Hypnosis (my consultation)
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| Thu, 07-06-2006 - 11:00am |
Well ladies, I went to my consultation at the hypnosis center. I will say, this is something I'd really like to do. What he said, makes sense to me, especially because it IS my will power that helps me to lose weight, but also, it's what keeps me from doing it. I know a lot of my own issues are deep seeded, and hey, if he can fix my subconscious, great!
He did a test of suggestion to see how well I respond. He siad he was surprised because he thought for sure, I'd be very analytical, but I wasn't. lol. Obviously, he knows nothing about me. He figured I was very analytical, cuz I was analyzing my food bit, however, as much as I AM analytical, I'm not. lol. It was funny. He was surprised.
Anyhow, he said I am a good candidate for hypnosis and suggested that a few other women he spoke about that was at the same level of accepting suggestions as me, completed the program in a short time, because they accpeted, well, suggestions faster. lol. He said those that are very analytical, are harder because you have to train them to, well, basically imagine things.
Overall, seriously, I'd like to do this. I'm thinking, maybe I'll try a shorter program. He suggested 16 weeks for me to lose about 30 lbs, but he said I could prolly do a shorter program, 8-13 weeks and just keep up with the tapes and stuff, to reinforce my subconsious after my program is done.
Now for the question I've been wondering and you prolly have too. How much. I will say, it was a TON more than I expected. The price for 16 week, about $2000. OUCH!!! I did tell him that money was the deciding factor if I sign up now, however, this is something I'd like to do, I just may need to save up for it, or do a shorter program.
He talked about plateau's, and why I stay within a specific weight zone, but can't seem to go any lower, and freak out when it's high. I guess I am yo-yo'ing, but never thought about it, cuz it's usually only 10 - 15lbs. When I think yo-yo, I think 20+ difference. weird huh?
So, that was my experience. Now, to save up $1500-$2000 for this thing.
Would YOU do it?
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I had the thought of what that money would buy too. It would get me a pretty nice treadmill, which is somthing I really want to save for after black belt testing. Speaking of which, $2000 would pay for two years of HKD, plus a bit more.
I'm not in any way belittling what Cher's doing here. It is very interesting, but still quite expensive. That's just where my thoughts went about the money.
Well, I'm a bit skeptical by nature. I have to investigate and research things first myself. Then, I'm usually still skeptical, not sure why, but that's me. I remember before my martial arts instructor did some acupuncture on my shoulder wondering, up to the minute she did it, and after, if it was a good idea. With that, though, there was some physical foundation for the theory of why it works.
Still, the mind is a powerful thing, so there may be something to this. I personally don't think I'd try it, because that's just me. It's a decision you have to make, and a commitment you have to make. I think if it did work it would be because you committed to it, like I do when I pay for HKD. I pay, so I'm going three times a week.
Like the others said, though, do your research and see what people have to say about hypnosis in general and about this person too. Do they have like a Better Business Bureau for hypnotists? or a website where you can look them up like you can a doctor to see if they have any complaints against them or violations on their record?
Good luck making the decision.
I guess, what I'm trying to get across, isn't so much the money, but what the money can buy.
A treadmill isn't going to make me stop wanting to eat a ton of food, or burgers, pizza, hot dogs, coke, etc. It's going to help me work off eating all the junk food, so I'm not really changing much.
HKD classes would be cool..............any martial art for that matter, however, its still not going to get me to view food any differently. So when the money runs out and I stop, the weight will come back.
Jenny Craig supplies the food, when the food stops and they do, how long until I revert back to my old eating habits. I haven't seen one person succeed on that diet yet. None have made the lifelong choice to commit to eating like that forever. The food habits didn't change.
Weight Watchers, only ONE person I know has kept it off. Granted, she's a lot thinner than before, but she's still not where she should be. She's the only person I've known who has succeeded, but even she says, it's a daily struggle to make the right choices.
For me, I wnat someone or soemthing to change my view of food. And instead of struggling to make the right choices, i make them naturally. no second thoughts, no saying, "i should eat this instead" nothing. just choose the right choice, without thought, then eat. That's what I need. Because, I know, I will always lose this mental battle. I can keep it up, but I am fighting it all the time.
And for me, that is why I'd go. It's not about the TOOLS I can buy with the money, if I went elsewhere, it's about a MENTAL change. And I guess, for myself, I konw it has to be subconscious.
How many of you have been here for years, still struggling? Still fighting the daily fight of what to eat? How many of you fall of the wagon for months and throw out all the good eating habits? How many of you are sick of fighting yourself on what to eat?
That's me. I'm tired. I've been on this board since I was 29, I'll be turning 32 in a few months. So, at least 2 years. I haven't lost, or I have, but then gained it all back. I've been going up and down for years. I make changes, but then revert back to my old habits when I fall off for a day, week, month. Reality is......my will power isn't strong enough to make a lifetime change. So, it's time for something else.
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Cher, I think it's totally about combatting what it is you see to be the problem.
Just to answer your questions.....
Do they have like a Better Business Bureau for hypnotists?
No, but the actual business has an A rating for the center I'd go to.
or a website where you can look them up like you can a doctor to see if they have any complaints against them or violations on their record?
Nope. Most of them aren't licensed. And to be truly "licensed" you hve to be a shrink, dentist, doc, or something like that. There are no "hypnotists" that are only that. they are other docs first.
I can understand being skeptic, although, researching is a joke (to a point). i.e. my LASIK doctor was supposedly the top in CA. He even does guys who want to be in the Secret Service. He is their referral from the SS. Although, my gf's dad, and oh, about 10 other people, went to the "top" doctor in CA for their LASIK too. All diff doctors. So, out of all these "#1 top docs" which is the TRUE one? I paid a lot for my LASIK, many ppl think I was WAY overcharged, but going to one of the better docs, made me feel comfy. Then being told by a dozen other ppl that THEIR doc is the best in CA/nation/etc....makes you think, what a load of crock. And of course, this is all info and referrals.......so who's right? I think that's why, although I will research some, in the end, I'm sure someone else will tell me their doc was #1 too.
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I fall into the skeptic group to a point........that point being.....I believe in psychics, the afterlife, reincarnation, soulmates (lovers, friends, family), astrology, numerology, acupuncture, aromatherapy, why not hypnosis? All of the above is to a point, however, I do believe. I'm more of the "alternative medicine" person for certain things. If my back is bad, I'd rather see an acupuncturist, versus a chiropractor who'll tell me they can fix my allergies, by cracking my back and making me take horrid smelling and tasting natural meds.
I think it is a mental block of some kind. I'm not sure what would break it. I really don't. I can't say I've tried everything, but heck, I've been close to trying a lot of WAY out there weight loss remedies. Just to see. I know it's not an instant fix, however, I think modifying the way I think a bit, is more powerful than a new treadmill. BTW, WW worked for me and helped me to see portoins and good food, problem is, I just hate going to the meetings and I give up then give up on the food part too. (I also hate counting points of ANY kind). I'm not anal enough to keep a food diary, to count calories. I'm the idiot that memorizes how much something has then eats only those thigns. lol
I'm just babbling.
I know I can't do this right now, obviously, $2k is A LOT of money. However, when I save up for it, I will do it. I figure, if I have the will power to save for it, while I'm doing that, I can work out. and if I don't need it in the end, then great, I have $2k to blow on new clothes. lol
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Interesting..........
There is one group, which is kinda akin to licensure, called the National Guild of Hypnotists.
So, I'm looking for someone near me, and guess what pops up? That center. I have no clue if the woman is still there, but tha'ts what pops up.
Also, the center is listed in the Blue Cross handbook of licensed hypnotherapists they recommend. Interesting. Kinda makes me feel a bit better, although I think I'll do more research on the other people on the Blue Cross list.
Well, even though I'm not a big skeptic, thank you Lorie, for forcing me to search even harder. :) and wonder if there are alternatives, like paying out $100/session, for 10 sessions. Hey, tha'ts still ONLY $1,000. Better than the $2k the center wants. :) lol
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I'm glad you found some more info. I know what you mean about finding the "#1 doctor" for any particular specialty or procedure. Those things are rather personal, as would be a hypnotist, so it all depends on how each individual clicked with a particular doctor as much as how well the doctor performs. All those surgeons who perform Lasik may be equally skilled, but we need to find the one who works for us. Hey, I just went to a new ophthalmologist last night, which I hate doing because my vision problems are so extensive (even doctors freak out, like "do you know how bad it is" uh, ya, I've lived with it since birth, OMG). Anyway, this couple in my church just loves this guy, but they're - well - old so I wondered if this doctor would work for me. He ended up being the one my general practitioner referred me to. It turns out that he's young, very good and we did click (and he didn't freak out). It did help knowing I knew someone who liked him, but it had to work for me too.
So bottom line, I guess, is that this has to work for you, from the money to the person you choose. I'm pretty sure everyone was well meaning in her advise to proceed with caution; I know I was. But I also know how awesome it would be to find a solution, hey, I posted the frustrated with food thing so I know about the constant struggle thing.
Really, good luck to you Cher. I hope it works out well.
I agree with you on the holistic approach.
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