Hypnosis and the Aging Process               March 22, 2007

Can hypnosis affect the aging process? Deepak Chopra says that nothing has more influence over the body than the beliefs of the mind. He also says that the most common signs of aging are caused by a widespread social hypnosis.

So if the signs of aging are based on hypnosis, it makes sense that hypnosis (and self-hypnosis) could slow them down or perhaps even reverse them.

In other countries, people expect to gain wisdom over the years, and they expect to be treated with respect and even reverence. Only in this country do we expect to lose physical as well as mental power as we age.

Living to be 100 years old is not so rare these days. I looked at the obituaries today and saw several listings about people over 90 years old. But living to be 100 years old and still vibrant and healthy, that is another thing entirely. 

Studies have failed to show a common pattern of aging. It seems that some of the signs of "old age" may really be signs of extended stress. It also seems that most people suffer form the same ailments that they saw their grandparents and parents face. Expectations again. You get what you expect.

We need to explore our beliefs and expectations. It's not easy to change them. But sometimes we just need to look at things differently. I highly recommend seeing a hypnotherapist, hypnotist or life coach to help you raise your expectations.