as in hypnotism
the art or act of inducing in a person a sleeplike state during which he or she readily follows suggestions
with hypnosis there's some question as to just how involuntary the actions of the hypnotized person really are
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At times, adjunct therapies, such as meditation, relaxation techniques, and hypnosis, can help prevent future episodes of thanatophobia.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 July 2024
While under hypnosis, the teenager was able to remember the man's face in remarkable detail.
—Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
The doctor also arranges for a personal meditation session that is more akin to hypnosis as his gentle voice guides my wayward thoughts.
—Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024
The study highlights the potential of hypnosis to facilitate profound emotional shifts and promote lasting change.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 July 2024
While under hypnosis, the teenager was able to remember the man's face in remarkable detail.
—Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
The doctor also arranges for a personal meditation session that is more akin to hypnosis as his gentle voice guides my wayward thoughts.
—Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024
The study highlights the potential of hypnosis to facilitate profound emotional shifts and promote lasting change.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024
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“Hypnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnosis. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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