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self-hypnosis

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

noun

  1. autohypnosis.

self-hypnosis British  

noun

  1. the state or act of hypnotizing oneself

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Etymology

Origin of self-hypnosis

First recorded in 1900–05

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

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

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

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

A playwright uses self-hypnosis to find the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2019

FRI Techniques of self-hypnosis for stress management, guided meditation, 7 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2017

Isn't such an individual, in effect, using self-hypnosis?

From A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Powers, Melvin

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