Hypnotic Suggestion: Any proven health benefits?

Question

I'm terrified of stage hypnotists and won't even watch them on tv

But is hypnotic suggestion as used in some self help cd's a proven science

I don't think I am susceptible or relaxed enough for it to be any use

Answer 1

Hypnosis isn't a proven science as such as we can't be sure why it works or why it works for some and not others. A lot of it is about visualisation techniques and taking control of your own mind, even if you don't get the intended result it may help just to relax you as a form of meditation