Self-hypnosis is a self-induced hypnotic state or extreme inner concentration to the exclusion of outer stimuli. It is used to enhance the power of self-suggestion in order to aid with pain management, addictive behaviors, and to cope with trauma, as well as to alleviate mental disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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Mind-body effects were recognized to have positive as well as negative impacts on the body. This realization came largely from research on the placebo effect—the beneficial results of suggestion, expectation, and positive thinking.
