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Since more then 20 years I'm interested in the integration of hypnosis in my practical, daily life. During this time I learned that most people feel uncomfortable about the word hypnosis. Too often it is associated with carnival attractions. Nevertheless several experiments showed me, when used in the right way, it can be an extremely and powerful instrument to guide our body and mind. For those who want to know more about this fascinating subject, I recommend the books, "The complete guide to hypnosis", "Better health through self-hypnosis" and "Self hypnotism: the technique and its use in daily living". The author is Leslie M.Lecron, the editor Nash Publishing, Los Angeles. They are very understandable and give you a larger view on the possibilities of self hypnosis. Actually, what is hypnosis? Hypnosis is a TEMPORARY situation during which our mind is brought to a level of decreased consciousness. At these moments our brain is very sensitive for suggestions. No less, no more. It is not an occult or dangerous instrument. The hypnotized one certainly isn't handed over to the hypnotist, whatever they might say. About a 1.5 year ago I wrote in a message to the list, hypnosis could bring, just maybe, some relief for people suffering from sleeplessness. Now, many months later, I know this (almost) for sure. But to be completely sure of the benefits, I'd like to do some additional tests, with a larger number of persons. So what I suggest is that those among us, struggling with insomnia, who tried out the "conventional" things without success, send me a small E-mail with their name, age, age of diagnosis, current meds and home address. I'll select 15 candidates and send them by the end of August by Air-mail an audiotape, an introduction sheet and a questionnaire. All I ask is that the selected will do the test for at least 3 months and they'll fill in the survey. Of course this information will be handled privately. For a long time I've used self hypnosis to fall asleep when I feel nervous, or if it's too warm, or if I'm worried, or when I wake up during the night, etc. The concentration exercise I do takes only 10 minutes, and works most of the time (90%) immediately. Because it isn't easy to learn self hypnosis on your own, I made an audiotape that, when used at the moment you want to sleep, has - after a while - the same results. Because you don't want to disturb the sleep of your partner, it's strongly recommended to use a headphone :) As a member of this support group, I consider it as my duty to share these helpful "experiences" with you. Piet Van der Poorten (43/2) [log in to unmask] Belgium