The following description of self- hypnosis is probably the first written account of its use as it describes the experience of James Braid, the founder of hypnotherapy , in using hypnotism to conquer his rheumatic pain. …

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The First Account of Self-Hypnosis « UK Hypnosis Blog

The following description of self- hypnosis is probably the first written account of its use as it describes the experience of James Braid, the founder of hypnotherapy , in using hypnotism to conquer his rheumatic pain. …

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The First Account of Self-Hypnosis « UK Hypnosis Blog