Posts by lonecobra71

Kyle Nelson2 said:A buddy and I used to hypnotize people back in the day, and we once sent a girl straight back to a past life. It was wild—she doesn't know a word of English in this life, but she started speaking perfect Cockney like she was some London streetwalker in the 1800s.
Man, if my friend hadn't pulled her out of that state after a week, she might've actually gone back to her old trade for a bit.

Once you brought her back to reality, did she actually remember anything from that previous life?

Anthony Harris14 said:To be honest, I don't know anything about hypnosis from a legitimate medical standpoint. I was just comparing it to homeopathy because, clearly, homeopathy works as a placebo. In my view, homeopathy is just a placebo. I might be wrong, but that's all I know for now. I didn't say actual health issues are caused by low self-esteem, though if you go by the WHO definition of illness, low self-esteem could technically be considered a health problem—but by that logic, there wouldn't be a single healthy soul on this planet, unless they were caught in a fleeting moment of bliss or dreaming.

Fine, 😉 🙂, but even then, the placebo effect isn't the same thing as hypnosis 😉

It’s possible some people are just more sensitive, more "powerful" when it comes to syncing their mind and body to influence physical health through the psyche.

Carol James said:When I was a kid, I had a close encounter with a car, and the shock left me stuttering. I tried everything under the sun—including going to this one guy (won't name him) who claimed he could "cure" stuttering. Honestly, I can only laugh at myself now while writing this. 🙄
Basically, his whole setup involved cramming about 15 people into a tiny room and telling them they were "lesser" people, or that their kids would end up stuttering too... Among other things, he’d make you stand in front of him while swinging a watch left and right (I know, sounds ridiculous, but it really happened) and "hypnotize" you into believing the stutter was gone. I put quotes around that because while it worked for some, he just ended up yelling at my parents and me because we wouldn't play along. I walked out because staring at a clock and listening to that nonsense made zero sense. His attempt at hypnotizing me failed completely. He’d then bring out someone he supposedly "cured" to perform in front of everyone, and that person would act like the stutter was gone. But here's the kicker: my mom told me she talked to other parents outside, and they said people were actually coming back more frequently. For a while, the stuttering improved, but then it got even worse than before.
So, what's the deal? Clearly, that kind of hypnosis creates some sort of effect—positive or negative—but once that wears off, things can spiral and get way worse.
By the way, I fixed my stutter a different way... I still struggle occasionally, and I can usually tell when a bad couple of days are coming, but it doesn't stop me from living my life. 👍

Bad hypnotist. Bad communication. That's it. 👎

Larry Cruz51 said:Apparently, this guy from Santa Barbara is alright. I’m just a bit sketched out about going to him since he’s self-taught.

I get the hesitation, but being self-taught doesn't automatically mean someone is less capable or effective. It really depends on what you're looking for. Honestly, it mostly comes down to whether you actually click with the hypnotherapist. If the vibe is right, then fine. 🙂
I don't think any serious hypnotherapist would ever let a session spiral out of control.

Anthony Harris14 said:I’ve actually met people who respond to homeopathy. It wasn't even about physical illness—they used it to work on low self-esteem. That's it.

😁 Some people are just so obsessed with hating on homeopathy that they can't help but drag it into every single conversation, whether it fits or not. 😬
So, according to you, actual medical issues are just caused by having low self-esteem? 😬
I didn't expect such a shallow, pointless comment from someone of your intelligence level.

Just a reminder: we're talking about hypnosis here. It has absolutely nothing to do with homeopathy or "alternative medicine." So, what’s your take on hypnosis (not homeopathy)? 😉

granitebadger25 said:When it comes to the NHL, it’s a different story and I don't think women aren't being told the truth... menopause isn't a disease, but with how we live today, it can be brutal. Most women are working now (instead of staying home waiting for hot flashes to pass), so those symptoms can really mess with your job performance when you actually have to show up. Plus, the youth culture obsession is so intense right now that in certain careers, women basically have to fight aging just to stay relevant.
My hairstylist says she wouldn't dream of skipping the NHL even if her life depended on it—and she knows the risks—because menopause hit her with depression so bad she couldn't function. She'd rather live a normal life until 60 than be a shell of herself until 80.

Sure, Big Pharma has definitely milked this for marketing, but I think the NHL will keep being prescribed because women are demanding it... calling it "improving quality of life."

It's all subjective. My mom was on the MLS, and throughout that whole stretch, she had nothing but issues—small stuff and big stuff—even ending up in the ER a few times. Basically, it didn't help her at all; it just delayed the inevitable. Once she stopped the MLS, everything cleared up and she felt way better.
If someone wants to take something that works for them, fine, as long as they know what they're doing and take the risk themselves. But one size doesn't fit all.
I agree with your point overall. 🙂

Hypnosis? Sure. But only if the suggestions don't dig too deep into the psyche.

Kyle Nelson2 said:Public scrutiny is coming. There's a chance people will sue doctors over mistakes, which I’m against again—because honestly, everyone messes up. It's better if they just settle things among themselves.

There’s a massive difference between an honest mistake and pure negligence or reckless behavior toward a patient. For that stuff, you sue them and make sure they're punished. You don't let them handle it behind closed doors. They won't fix a damn thing that way.😉