self-hypnosis

American  

[self-hip-noh-sis, self-] / ˈsɛlf hɪpˈnoʊ sɪs, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. autohypnosis.

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self-hypnosis British  

noun

1. the state or act of hypnotizing oneself

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Other Word Forms

• self-hypnotic adjective
• self-hypnotism noun

Etymology

Origin of self-hypnosis

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

"I used self-hypnosis to give myself one suggestion. The simple suggestion I gave myself was 'You Are Enough'," he said.

From BBC

It is an act of mass self-hypnosis that makes one blink in astonishment.

From Salon

Unless you want to do some self-hypnosis, don’t stand for too long in front of the west wall’s flower — I’m pretty sure it’s vibrating.

From Seattle Times

For example, Dr. Spiegel and his co-workers created an app called Reveri that teaches people self-hypnosis techniques designed to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, reduce pain and suppress or quit smoking.

From New York Times

Both he and Dr. Spiegel often use hypnosis to facilitate therapy and teach patients how to calm themselves down with self-hypnosis between sessions.

From New York Times