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Dr. David Spiegel: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance

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Hypnosis and the Mind: OCD vs. Superstitions

This chapter explores the use of hypnosis and self-hypnosis in treating obsessive thoughts and OCD, highlighting the challenges faced by those with OCD in engaging with hypnosis. It also contrasts their experiences with individuals holding superstitions, sharing a personal anecdote that reveals the reflexive nature of such rituals and a method of combating them through response prevention.

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