Mesmeric Dream

Mesmeric sleep, also known as mesmerism, is a form of hypnosis that was developed in the 18th century by the French physician Franz Anton Mesmer.

Mesmerism was popular in Europe and North America for several decades before being replaced by a more scientific approach to hypnosis in the late 19th century. However, many of the techniques of mesmerism are still used in modern hypnotherapy.

The idea behind mesmeric sleep is that a person can be affected by magnetic fields that originate from the therapist's body. Mesmer claimed that he could concentrate these fields and use them to treat various diseases.

One of the key elements of mesmeric sleep is trance induction. Methods used for this can range from eye fixation techniques to monotonous repetition of words and phrases. When a person is in a trance, he becomes more open to the therapist's suggestions.

Many of the techniques used in mesmeric sleep have been carried over into modern hypnotherapy. For example, the technique of eye fixation is still widely used to induce a trance state, and the monotonous repetition of words and phrases can be used to deepen trance.

Also, many of the goals pursued in the mesmeric dream are still relevant to modern hypnotherapy. For example, hypnotherapists may use hypnosis to treat phobias, anxiety, chronic pain, and other problems.

In conclusion, mesmeric sleep can be considered as one of the first forms of hypnosis. Many of the techniques used in mesmerism are still used in modern hypnotherapy and remain effective in treating a variety of illnesses and problems.