Mesmerising Thought
Hypnosis is “a collaboration between hypnotist and patient”. It can be “a potent means of healing some kinds of illness, easing depression and overcoming pain – one of the great overlooked brain phenomena of our age”. You cannot hypnotise somebody against their will. “There is this persistent idea that either it does nothing or it’s terribly dangerous. People think you lose control with hypnosis – you really gain control. You teach people how to better manage their minds and their bodies” (5,000 words)
