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 • Apr. 20, 2025

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

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

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 • Oct. 22, 2021

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 • Oct. 4, 2021

"But," you may say, "how can I expect greater results when I haven't achieved self-hypnosis?"

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