Does Hypnosis Really Work? | Dr. David Spiegel

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

I am a Clincal Hypnotherapist based in New York. This is a great video. Hypnosis is used in so many different therapeutic ways. I have helped people quit smoking, drinking, resolve anxiety, lose weight, and uncover the cause of so many of their habits. Hypnosis as a treatment isn't talked about enough.

[@nailsofinterest]

I need the anxiety and weight help!! So glad people could find help!!!

[@IDONTGIVEAF-ew6bw]

Have you experience from people who have gotten worse from hypnosis?? I wonder how common that is. I recieved hypnosis therapy to unlock repressed childhood memories where I discovered I went through SA. After hypnosis I got severe dicossiative seizures and I still struggle with dissociate disorder today. Years later

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

@@IDONTGIVEAF-ew6bw the person facilitating your hypnotherapy should not have left you with the memories unresolved. If they felt they couldn’t help you any further they should have referred you someone who could help you. Not doing so is very unethical and unprofessional. If have never had any of my clients deteriorate due to hypnotherapy. Also, I coordinate care with their mental health providers if they have one. This ensure that they is continuity of care. I’m sorry that you were left unresolved. If you aren’t seeing a therapist, please think about it. 🩵

[@Chr.2024]

It’s all in your own mind! Hypnosis is never anybody else interacting with you it’s just a technique to go further and deeper into yourself just like different meditation techniques so you still have to look deep inside yourself to find the answers why you feel like you do

[@AngelaVEdwards]

I am a huge believe in hypnosis.

[@elvatotoro]

“How flawed is human memory?” “I can’t remember” 😂

[@nailsofinterest]

😂😂😂

[@Luxurywon]

😂😂😂😂

[@mangantasy289]

yes, very witty guest. Similar about the question of having heard about the past-life-trauma theory.

[@kalinanikolaeva5363]

As a non-native english speaker, I love that the conversation is both at high level and also very understandable for also non-medical people. Very interesting!

[@ChelseaATea]

I think the stigma around hypnosis stems from people's natural aversion to losing control, which they may associate with hypnosis, but after watching this video, the reality to me seems like hypnosis is actually a tool that can be used for self empowerment and self responsibility!

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

@@ChelseaATea there’s a lot of misconception about what hypnosis actually is. The person in hypnosis is actually very in control of what is going on.

[@koellekind]

"People would rather feel guilty than helpless." Such an important statement. And showing that accepting the truth is the path to healing. Thank you so much ❤

[@tearsintherain6311]

Men will sooner will to not be than not will

[@Kim-iq1ge]

Hypnotherapy helped me so much! I had such a severe phobia of needles that I would lose sleep for days leading up to needing to get shots or bloodwork. I was procrastinating getting my tetanus shot, thinking the only person I was putting at risk was myself but a friend explained to me that particular vaccine is actually for multiple things, including whooping cough, which could present as mild in an adult but kill an infant. That’s when I went ahead and gave hypnosis a try. It’s not as simple as “now I have no phobia!” But it’s significantly easier to manage. I don’t lose sleep over upcoming appointments and I don’t faint anymore, although I still take precautions (like bringing juice and lying down) as if I might faint. I just got my flu shot and Covid booster two days ago! I’m very proud of myself! 😅

[@nailsofinterest]

Congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm glad you were able to get help!!

[@koellekind]

Good for you!! 👏❤

[@K.Kali24]

Anything that makes it easier for people to receive medical care is useful, doesn’t have to be on a large scale; but really happy for you, you deserve to be happy and healthy

[@sophwitchproject]

I also have a severe needle phobia and have been contemplating hypnosis for awhile. Exposure therapy and anti anxiety medication did not help. I have a feeling that I will not be one of those people that is easy to hypnotize, unfortunately

[@nancyreid8729]

I had insomnia years ago, and a hypnotist fixed it very quickly for me. I think it’s time I went back to treat the anxiety! Thanks for the push.

[@aleksandranakonieczna9880]

Love this episode and the topic! Dr Spiegel was astonishingly easy to listen to. The humor, the intelligence and the asmr voice were 👌🏻

[@a-ms9760]

Yes he seems measured and calm doesn't he. A nice listen.

[@Kim-iq1ge]

“The strain in pain lies mainly in the brain” It’s giving “The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain”

[@Corellyn]

I started singing it as soon as he finished saying it. I had a good laugh at that one.

[@jacko3423]

Truly insane in the membrane.

[@BxCreative]

Enjoyed this podcast. Dr. Spiegel has a very soothing voice no wonder he is a hypnotist

[@mandilynn24]

I know. My eyes were closed and didn't even realize it 😂😂😂😂

[@LoveLink86]

Never heard hypnosis described/explained this way. Appreciate the video, as always!! 🙌🏼

[@rustylee1836]

I appreciated that he was willing to admit that people with great critical thinking abilities were generally unable to be hypnotized. Since critical thinking is really really important I was afraid he'd try to downplay that, to protect the dignity of dedicated hypnosis participants. People that believe every conspiracy they read on socials are the most easily hypnotized.

[@foxmcld584]

@@rustylee1836 Critical thinking is not incompatible with hypnosis. The hypnosis group I'm part of has a fair number of programmers and other critical thinking jobs, and none of them are particularly fond of conspiracy thinking. Overthinking can be an obstacle to hypnosis, especially when combined with skepticism and misconceptions about the nature of hypnosis, especially when it comes to one's first time. Generally once someone's had their first experience and understands the nature of hypnotic phenomena, that just means hypnosis is one more factor into critical thinking. I've had talks with my hypnotist after sessions and it is absolutely fascinating putting together what I experienced with the techniques they used to emphasize the desired effects. Funnily enough, it turns out learning more about hypnosis makes it more effective, not less. One of my funniest experiences early on was a hypnotist using a technique that I'd literally read about that morning. I was cataloguing all the techniques they were using and how they were using it, and then she cut off with 'And sleep' with a snap of her fingers and my chin dropped straight to my chest. I was internally laughing at myself with 'Well I guess knowing doesn't stop it from happening!'

[@Hitori15]

With the way he describes hypnosis, then would the use of music therapy be sort of like hypnosis? We provide service to patients in burn units, oncology, hospice, etc.... in many of these cases, it's for the purpose of pain reduction...

[@asabizarre]

my mother used hypnosis for smoking cessation around 2012, and she hasn't wanted to smoke anything since

[@icebeastfamily3498]

My dad did the same thing in the 80s. Never smoked another day. Lived until 2022.

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

That's amazing! I absolutely works!

[@cathh3301]

My nan had one session in the 70’s and never smoked again. Apparently smoking and some other habits are easy to stop with hypnosis. Other things like anxiety are trickier and require much more sessions.

[@stephenmcmurray630]

I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a great interview about hypnosis.

[@bokchoiman]

Dr. Spiegel has an amazingly calming voice. Perfectly suited for hypnosis.

[@DustyGus]

I was hypnotized by a therapist years ago. It wasnt at all what I was expecting, but it was really helpful. The field REALLY needs a rebrand/better PR so more people will take it seriously.

[@colour3340]

Very true. Hypnosis is mostly associated with magic. We need a new branding that tie it to modern medicine.

[@dash1025]

This is what I appreciate about Dr. Mike. He is open to new information when presented with the evidence. How many people can say the same?

[@z_wulf]

This was on of the best interviews yet. I absolutely loved the questions, the back and forth conversation, everything. Thank you for this

[@lmarti12]

“They’d rather feel guilty than helpless.” Thank you for putting this into words so profoundly.

[@karynstouffer3562]

I do believe he explained a method of self-hypnosis I was taught as a child. It does work, and it's amazing.

[@Andrew-H478]

What a fantastic guest. Genuine, funny, studied, well thought out. Great listen.

[@HayleyTief]

I have always thought of hypnosis as a parlor trick. After watching this I’m considering looking into the treatment 🤔 These are by far my favorite Dr Mike videos!

[@aleksandranakonieczna9880]

If Dr Spiegel is a speaker in his app I'm buying it

[@susanm7089]

He is the speaker on the Reveri ap.

[@kendallbeckloff3110]

I'm a very sensitive person. ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy) really helped me get through emotions in dealing with my extreme heat sensitivity. It's amazing. I don't feel embarrassed or as fearful. The fear is still really hard, but I'm learning to breathe better.

[@PrincesaAzalea]

I LOVE the way you interview your GUESTS.

[@ch.k4580]

Dear Dr. Mike, Dear Dr. Spiegel and Checkup Podcast Team, Thank you so much for this incredible episode. I had my prejudice for hypnosis but from today on I will have a different view on it. I really wish Dr. Spiegel that this treatment will be used in future. Thanks for this highly educational content. I learned again something for my life! Again a big thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many greetings from a scientist.

[@charmed310]

What a wonderful interview and conversation! Dr Spiegel has such a soothing, storytelling voice; such a pleasant listening experience ❤

[@ZRS76]

As a teen, I worked out how to hypnosis people from a relaxation hypnosis CD. I did mange to hypnosis three people. One of them had a bad reaction I lost control of his state and he stopped listening to me for a bit then could not fully wake him. I was able to get him to go back to his hotel room and he went to bed. He did take my last advice and awake in the morning feeling relaxed and awake. He felt nauseous when I asked about his experience he remembered falling though a multi-colored void.

[@ZRS76]

As an adult I would not recommend doing this without actual training.

[@mikejameson7678]

"Why in the hell were you the last doctor I was sent to, instead of the first?" is genuinely a good question for something like this.

[@avx4281]

Very insightful and enlightening. Thank u dr. Mike and dr. David.

[@monkeynumbernine]

My favorite doctor was both an MD and a DO 🥰 He was a genius and I miss him so much!! He retired 10 years ago. (After he fixed my hip🎉🥰🥳)

[@uchenduireh7430]

I must say that this video was very informative and enlightening. It touched on so many areas that many people are not aware of. As an aspiring clinical psychologist, I made sure not to miss this one as it may include something rare. I may include this in one of my treatments in the future as I have always been fascinated with hypnosis and how many people are susceptible to it. In truth, the human brain is astonishing. Thanks, Dr. Mike for this awesome interview.

[@mangantasy289]

"they'd rather feel guilty than helpless". Powerful, and so true. Feels like my whole childhood/youth, and still feeling guilty and like the fault at 37.

[@poesessed_8934]

I once had "gut-directed hypnotherapy" to treat my IBS... Didn't work but it sure relaxed me!

[@Chr.2024]

Hypnotherapy is big inn Sweden because it helps a lot of people especially with some changes in the the food intaje

[@Chr.2024]

The food intake it should stay but there is a big issue: you need to do something also and that is to quit sugar and gluten in your food so why not try for some months and then come back to report about your journey

[@tearsintherain6311]

@@Chr.2024you shouldn’t recommend quitting gluten to someone without celiac disease, that’s why they need a doctor or nutritionist, if they believe it can be related then sure they can try reducing it from their diet, but restricting an entire food group because some people have allergies to it doesn’t make sense Even low fodmap diet doesn’t work the same for everyone there’s a process of selection and elimination

[@Chr.2024]

@@tearsintherain6311you’re right , go to the doctor first

[@Chr.2024]

@@tearsintherain6311 yes you’re right , go to the doctor first . We don’t have that many doctors here in Sweden and they usually ask if we have done some something first to find out what’s the problem, especially when it’s about that you don’t feel well when eating a special food but I guess it’s different in USA

[@ariadnawildmoser6426]

I used a self hypnosis program for both births ofmy daughters. Thanks to that I was able to go through without much medication and i felt so safe and sure my body was made to give birth safely. The doctor and the midwife were very happy to help but not intervene much. I apply the technique to handle pain now.

[@Rehabotium]

Thanks for a very interesting conversation about hypnosis, health, and staying openminded to life 👌❤

[@adamnagy4544]

I do work in research in biofeedback, with a great psychiatrist (I am a mathematician) who is an expert in neurofeedback (also use hypnosis as well). I really interested in the reveri app because we also plan to make a neurofeedback app which is not so much self-hypnosis but similar in some terms. Thank you all for the intriguing conversation, it was fascinating for sure!

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Biofeedback sounded promising for a while but it really hasn't gone anywhere yet, has it. At least not for psychiatric disorders last I checked. But perhaps things have changed. If you've got any peer reviewed pubs related to your research to recommend, don't be shy about sharing them!

[@cindz4618]

Loved the interview. Food for thought.

[@thepaintingworld2529]

This was such an informative podcast thank you for always putting out the truth!! This was such a deep insight into the topic would love to see more!💗

[@EasterEdwards]

For sure one of your best uploads yet!

[@bakedwolf9296]

You always say that 😅

[@Cornelius549]

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[@alisonconrad7441]

He's got the best voice for hypnosis!

[@coolbreeze5683]

There were, and still are, mockeries of things like hypnosis, mind over matter, meditation, breathwork, etc. Anything that gives you tools to help regulate your mind and nervous system is always worth trying. The way these things have been dragged through the mud and demonstrated as kooky circus acts over the decades shows how much a stigma could deter people from trying these types of methods, which they could have benefited from.

[@alexanderpons9246]

Thanks for always bringing a new perspective to Medicine Dr. Mikhail! Currently there is so much Medicine History that we can edit with a better perspective over all.

[@SmartTruth.Channel]

Incredible insights! I never realized how powerful hypnosis could be for managing chronic pain and anxiety. Dr. Spiegel's expertise really changes the way I view this psychological intervention.

[@becm9537]

Hi Dr. Mike, would you consider doing a podcast with a social worker and discussing how social aspects such as housing and family dynamics influence health ? Thanks ❣️

[@_negentropy_]

I’d love this too! Thanks for requesting it.

[@Sai-e5b]

Spiegel has such a calming voice

[@tamberjune]

I'm using the Nerva App for my IBS and it helps me sleep every night. Also, I had it at the hospital when I was in pain. We were trying everything and it kinda helped that last little bit and really helps me during an abdominal pain Flare Up.

[@BullsEye72]

Loved this, but the amount of ads was crazy 😮

[@alyssascalia]

I find it very odd that early this morning I randomly decided to pick up a book to start reading called “Exploring Hypnosis with Dr Herbert Spiegel” and then as I’m still reading it I get the notification for this video with his son 🙃

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

How was your decision randomized?

[@orionx79]

All the time.....

[@orionx79]

How many coincidences have to happen b4 its not coincidental.

[@alyssascalia]

@@ParadymShiftVegan looking at my bookshelf with no specific genre in mind and just grabbed one that I had not read yet

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

@@alyssascalia Ah ok. thanks for the clarification

[@night1wind]

what a great conversation! loved it!

[@olyav5819]

Great topic for discussion!

[@ufiix522]

My grandmother used a hypnotist to quit smoking. It worked!

[@monkeynumbernine]

My great aunt did too 🥰

[@content1016jersey]

Such a creative genius, no joke!

[@samebranchmedia4523]

I am a person who was misdiagnosed with "I don't know why your brain is telling you this" instead of the frozen shoulder that i actually had. There is a risk of misdiagnosis when we assume mental health before actually ruling out a physical issue within a body part.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Somatic disorders are a last resort. All doctors are trained to not go there until everything else has been eliminated. But it's still common for doctors to give up after they've tried everything they know and are completely out of ideas. There's a limit to medical knowledge. But an actual somatic disorder diagnosis is something that would come from a psychiatrist. Maybe your doctor was suggesting it as a possibility, not a diagnosis. If it came from a psychiatrist and turned out to be wrong, that's ... Bad medical practice.

[@eypandabear7483]

@@RobespierreThePoof Do you mean “psychosomatic?” Because “somatic”means body-related.

[@marilynmontero]

Incredible insights from Dr. Spiegel! As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful hypnosis can be for trauma recovery and overcoming deep-rooted fears. If anyone is curious about how personalized hypnosis can transform your life or needs guidance, I’d love to connect and share more. Hypnotherapy, especially when used to tap into the subconscious, is a game-changer for mind-body healing. Thanks, Dr. Spiegel, for spreading awareness!

[@Jennyonthehill7035]

Unfortunately I'm not a good candidate for hypnotherapy - I failed the test 😢 but I've seen wonderful things with other people. Also, I have so much time for tbis man - he's a serious, well-respected researcher and scholar who is also accessible and sensible.

[@BabarKhanJaved]

His deadpan humour is on another level.

[@teachersusan3730]

I did hypnosis therapy and it helped me a lot.

[@nancymueller6206]

I once lived in a small town where a hypnotist did great work on people with chronic pain. I have had chronic pain since an incident in elementary school. The pain grew as I aged. The hypnotist helped me go from needing a wheelchair and constantly taking dilaudid to being able to walk okay most of the time and reducing my dependence on pain pills. My problem now is how to find another hypnotist who can train my brain despite the influence of the chemicals in my foods and in the 20+ prescriptions I’m told that I must take.

[@MrLeedebt]

Many years ago I did a structured course over ten weeks with a hypnotherapist. It was the happiest period of my life. Much to my enormous frustration I am not easily hypnotizable. Even when doing the course, I had to restart it because of my lack of susceptibility to hypnosis. A big part of the course was based on Autogenic Training, a form of deep hypnosis. I urge readers to look it up. It has lots of scientific credibility. I have read that Soviet Cosmonauts were trained in it. Interestingly, the hypnotherapist briefly mentioned how hypnotherapy was looked down on by the medical establishment. This was years ago, of course. Only a few weeks ago I met a lady whose father was a heavy smoker. He gave it up after consulting a hypnotherapist.

[@AbhishekJoshi11]

I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Gurgaon, India. And yes Hypnotherapy works! 😊 Great interview.. I agree Stage and street hypnosis and depiction in films creates misinformation in public.

[@christinepavlov4279]

I learn something new from each and every one of your videos. Thanks Dr. Mike!

[@mrpathfinder7274]

This man’s voice is so nice. His voice is hypnotic 😅

[@QuickAF]

This was some of the most interesting medical stuff I've listened to

[@psj9640]

What a great voice. Does Dr. Speigel read audio books or have a podcast?

[@angela_flute52689]

I think the two main reasons people don't use hypnosis more (once you get past myths, misinformed ideas that it's unproven woo-woo, and lack of profit) is that they are afraid to trust themselves because they lack confidence for whatever reason or they simply don't want or can't afford to put in the mental effort. Great episode!

[@ericap6718]

What a great & interesting video!! There were such great questions asked. Thanks, Dr. Mike!😊❤ I've tried hypnotherapy in the past, and it was pretty helpful.

[@rheaharrington8585]

I loved this doctor and so interesting. I wish the app was free, you just have to pay for everything these days. Going through a BMT I haven't worked in years, or at least until I am fully healed. After you have gone through a life changing illness your mental state goes through a roller coaster ride.

[@icecave89]

"The Brain doesn't come with a Users Manual" Fantastic statement ! 😎

[@Knowaaa]

I was as skeptical as they come, and Dr. Spiegel’s app, Reveri, helped me quit vaping in one shot. Never know until you try

[@lakinkoester2212]

Commenting to give this video a boost, so so happy you are talking about hypnosis! I love your interviews🙏 Ps- please do an in-depth video on the science/validity of near death experiences someday.

[@IIbrendenII]

Dr Mike makes very very boring medical stuff really entertaining, I love the content 👍👍

[@HootBandersnatch-gu3kl]

I will always be highly fascinated by hypnotherapy brain entrainment with the frequency following response.

[@maryfridley4800]

Such an interesting topic. Please do a video on frequency medicine, I am so curious to hear more about the validity of it.

[@Mukukuish]

I would like to add a piece of our family history to this topic. My great-grandfather Alfréd Pethes (originally born Goldstein) was a hypnotist in the beginning of the 20th century in Budapest, Hungary. We have proof from thousands of his former patience that he was very helpful regarding various symptoms (physical and mental as well). He even treated people who couldn't afford the treatment for free. However he was systematically abused by the scientific community. Avoiding the constant accusations of being a charlatan, he got his 1st medical degree in Vienna, Austria. Then, as he was told that's not enough in Hungary, as a father of two, an adult in his 40's, pushed through a 2nd medical degree in Pécs, Hungary. In the end, due to the constant abuse he committed suicide... I believe the attacks against him rooted mostly in the numbers of his growing clientele. There are articles in Hungarian available online about his story and how people organised a demonstration to protect him from the medical community. So I totally understand the goal of the podcast. But I wish real Healers shouldn't experience any witch hunts. Ever. And anymore. I know dozens of similar stories (mostly related to acupuncture and hypnotherapy). One of the best books I've read was Dr Amnon Goldstein: Screwed - The Path of a Healer. I wish you could cover this topic too. I don't believe that the medical community is evil or wrong that wants to keep healing on a scientific path. However I believe that Western medicine is A, arrogant to accept anything else but its own system B, under a lot of financial influence and control and that determines many many things C, just like any other field, it's not perfect, but somehow there's a very strong lobby where its professionals protect each other, no matter what (which reminds me to the Vatican) Besides my forever scepticism that is rooted in our trans-generational trauma, I highly appreciate the intelligent dialogues. And the good intentions.

[@MrLeedebt]

Australian here. Even in the 70s a hypnotherapist mentioned to me how the medical establishment looked down on hypnotherapy.

[@SorrevanRazkan]

Dr Mike's team! This was amazing! You should totally (if you haven't already - I haven't seen or found it) have Dr. Joe Dispenza on, too! I would love to see the conversation about this alley go further!

[@koellekind]

I don't really like Dispenza. He has repeatedly said things along the lines of "it's your fault if you don't change your thoughts and how you feel about the thing that's disturbing you".

[@susacorn9789]

Really loved the episode. A beautiful reminder of how amazing our brains actually are and can be. So i wanted to give the app a try but unfortunately immediatly ran into a problem. Although it said "try for free", it didn't actually let me try it for free but after few questions directed me to payment options. To me this doesn't sound like "try for free". So a HUGE minus for that, won't be trying the app.

[@petit0renard]

The fact that there is only 80k views reflect the unpopularity of medical hypnosis

[@BTRroxmySOX94]

A reminder that the human brain is powerful, complex, and still largely misunderstood. Great conversation!

[@robertwilloughby8050]

UKist here. Hypnotherapy in the UK is considered fringe, if borderline respectable. I am fairly pro hypnotherapy and this video explains why.

[@walker1755]

Dr Mike you should bring Law By Mike to the channel y’all would make a good combo

[@pacificblues5084]

I would really appreciate you interviewing Dr. Tyna Moore. There's a lot of information spreading and would like someone to really challenge her on the science.

[@John-tr5hn]

I have absolutely no doubt that hypnosis can and does work for many people, so my criticism isn't of the doctor's method per se, but I would say he takes very lightly the desperation of some people with severe mental illness. For people who have tried many forms of "therapy" (meaning actual talk therapy, drugs, pseudomedicine, etc.) to cure their severe depression, it can be devastating when yet another method fails to work. So to just say, "If my method doesn't work for you, that's fine," isn't actually true, because for some people just having false hope dashed can cause a major negative spike in their depression. When I suffered from Major Depression, I felt worse each time I saw my therapist, and even over the years as I've tried to address my Atypical Depression, therapy has been a roller-coaster. The same is true for drugs. I don't have any answers, but I think your guest takes people's suffering a little too flippantly. I understand that he's trying to avoid the catastrophizing that many people with anxiety are prone to, but he's also just a little bit too slick. You can't expound on the efficacy of a treatment for an hour and then say, "Well, it doesn't always work." A 1/4 success rate for smoking cessation is pretty poor.

[@hellsmasquerade]

I see your point and acknowledge it. It's valid. As someone who had a massive double whammy of initial diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar 2, I felt that same hope upheld for all the different meds I tried. All the different therapist. It was even worse when a medicine would seem to work for a month and would quit working. Or when a medicine would make things worse. I don't believe this doctor is being flippant. I think he is being up front. And I think that drug companies and prescribers need to do it more too. This medicine may not work and that's fine because there are so many other avenues to take. I feel like they sell every medicine they prescribed as the next miracle in your treatment plan. I would trust a doctor more who doesn't have a god complex about their treatment of you. That is just my opinion.

[@tearsintherain6311]

I’m sorry but I’m tired of people making pity parties and pity parades and wanting doctors to be part of it, and I say this cause that used to be me, i just find it very weird that the one criticism you have is that he doesn’t have pity for patients which is weird. Or maybe I misunderstood because tism. I have never tried hypnosis but I think the first 30 min so far makes him sound like a good doctor with sound advice

[@John-tr5hn]

@@tearsintherain6311 I never said hypnosis doesn't work. I'm sure it does. I said when he said there's absolutely no negative consequence of hypnosis, he's not be completely truthful. I'm not throwing a pity party. I have suffered from Major Depression twice and will have Atypical Depression for the rest of my life. I try as hard as possible to keep a positive outlook and do everything my doctors and therapists suggest. This has nothing to do with pity or feeling like a victim. This has to do with false hope, which can be devastating for a person suffering from Major Depression, especially if they're suicidal like I was.

[@Shahdab-q6l]

Hello MR doctor Mike. From my childhood , I've always seen you really well and look up to you as i also want to become a docter. Thanks for inspiring my dreams 😁

[@doctormike34]

Hello

[@WisdomoftheAncientss]

Does the ability to be easily hypnotized make a person more vulnerable to manipulation, and how ethical is it to promote hypnosis in a society concerned with issues of control and influence?

[@slate2720]

They're so right about how hypnosis is mostly known as a thing in which someone hypnotizes them and has control over them, but that's not very true. I was of this mindset for a long time, recalling the most descriptive versions of hypnosis I've learned from the book Firestarter by Stephen King, and the hypno from Pokémon, which in both situations they basically controlled people but it was a new idea for me when the dad in Firestarter used his ability for a job and helped people break bad habits or get better instead of the mainstream idea of people (or Pokémon) using it for attention or maliciously.

[@largemargeog1023]

I feel like hypnosis is one of those things I don’t believe works through the mechanism that’s claimed but it works because the patients think it works. I’d love to see someone who’s never heard of hypnosis get hypnotized.

[@tabithalandon4793]

I had the same thought. I wonder if it is like the placebo effect?

[@khrishp]

I mean, That's literally a soft prerequisite to get results from this type of treatment. K One of the first things they talk about.

[@largemargeog1023]

@@khrishp why’d you call it a “soft” prerequisite though? I’m saying it seems to be the reason it works at all. If I’m in pain and someone sneaks some Tylenol in my lunch, if Tylenol would make me feel better, I’ll feel better, whether I believe in Tylenol or not. If it only works because I knew I took it and I believe it works, that would make me reasonably suspicious about its objectivity, even if Tylenol actually works for the reasons it does. Hypnosis is a very bizarre thing in that way. See what I’m saying now? Could you trick someone into being hypnotized like you could trick someone into feeling better with a hidden dose of Tylenol?

[@EsoteriaHealing]

@@largemargeog1023the government, the media is doing it all the time without our knowledge. Only when you study hypnosis you begin to notice it all around you. So yes we are being hypnotized without our knowledge and most times in not very pleasant ways.

[@tearsintherain6311]

I think that’s literally the point, how to compartmentalize placebo and control the outcome, and I don’t think hypnotists would necessarily be opposed to this notion The issue is people usually use the term placebo to say something is inferior because of drug trials, but I think most people would agree they’d rather get actually very real cured from placebo than from drugs when they’re not necessary

[@leonananard]

So much of what you discuss about MHP and mental healthcare seems to be encompassed by the Internal Family Systems approach. You should sit down with Richard Schwartz

[@sgdsingh9123]

I tried hypnobirthing with my two daughters and it was great, highly recommend💕

[@DaveCoolMusic]

Awesome video and keep up the good work

[@suepatrick4214]

WOW....thank you for referecing Dr. John Sarno. The Divided Mind changed my perspective and was able to fully recover from debilitating back pain. Thank you for creating this channel and providing content we can use.

[@moodbs1822]

Keep it up doc mike ❤

[@shroomyk]

I feel like EMDR therapy is a lot like hypnosis. That is probably why after 2+ decades of different kinds of therapy, I can't get better. A lot of it involves being able to basically manipulate yourself into just not feeling the bad memories or negative emotions. I have been unable to do it. I think I am one of the people he describes who have very low hypnotizability. It sucks because I will be stuck in anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Most treatments involve some kind of controlled dissociation.

[@bernicemarie7243]

Study with LSD and anxiety. Combine that with this and voila theres hope

[@diegoferreiro7432]

​@@bernicemarie7243 I believe that the MK Ultra project did use both lsd and hypnosis as methods to change people's behavior

[@danduntz2539]

I know they are utilizing psilocybin to treat trauma but it’s not utilized everywhere. I would not recommend trying to self-treat however with any substance.

[@elenie333]

have you looked into TMS? it was effective for me

[@BeStillLittleTree]

In my experience, the approaches that promote bypassing the pain didn't work for me because the whole experience of panic disorder is created by trying to avoid emotional pain. There's also a problem with just diving into the scary stuff because it could increase the fear of it and thus amplify my panic disorder experience. Using my own awareness of what's too much while I slowly approach the tough stuff to learn that it's okay has been the most effective way I've seen improvements. Dissociation comes in to that when I pull some of my attention away from the pain so that I'm not overwhelmed while at the same time keeping some of the attention on it with the intention of eventually being able to full experience and be okay with it.

[@selyemperzsa1]

would love to see an interview with Dr Peter Levine, former Nasa psychologist about movement therapy which costs nothing and people could heal "themselves".

[@OEMhcr2]

You learn something New every day

[@DeclanPeterson-s8n]

There is someone who performed amazing feats in cold temperatures and hot temperatures by mastering the art of hypnosis.

[@KuzinaElizabeth]

Fascinating!!! Thank you!

[@LauPineda]

Influence/convince= hipnosis? Maybe defining terms at the beginning would have been helpful. Semantics are important in this case because it seems just like a swap of terms?

[@randomworld247]

Dr Google = Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention (the selective attention/selective inattention hypothesis, SASI), reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. There are competing theories explaining hypnosis and related phenomena.

[@lauramoore8670]

The mind keeps the score!!

[@WarpedWorldWeird]

Dr Mike can you please cover what doctors on KZbin have been saying about if you take vitamin D3 it increases your risk of having a heart attack, whilst at the same time, improving your bone density.