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self-hypnosis
noun[ U ]
(alsoselfhypnosis)uk /ˌself.hɪpˈnəʊ.sɪs/ us /ˌself.hɪpˈnoʊ.sɪs/
the act of hypnotizing yourself (= putting yourself into a mental state like sleep, in which your thoughts can be easily influenced):
Forty-five patients participated in the pain control course, which included training in self-hypnosis.
The first line of treatment for insomnia includes self-hypnosis, relaxation techniques, and changes in routine.
The primary aim of self-hypnosis in childbirth is to help the woman maintain control by managing anxiety and discomfort though inducing a focused state of relaxation.
When I was trying to give up smoking, I bought a set of self-hypnosis tapes.
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