Did That Really Happen?

 

          In Experiencer therapy, hypnosis is sometimes used to help individuals recall memories of ET contact experiences.  While hypnosis is a safe, natural state of mind, in some cases, an individual may wonder if what he/she recalled in a hypnotic trance was real or a fantasy. 

           A quick rundown of the function of the mind may help answer that question:

 
Conscious Mind (CM)
     ·       Makes up about 10% to 12% of your mind
     ·       Receives all the input from your senses
     ·       The cognitive part of your mind – thinks, reasons and makes decisions
    

 Subonscious Mind (SCM)

    ·       Makes up 80% to 90% of your mind

    ·       A huge storage area for memories (information that your CM wants to keep)

    ·       Keeps you safe and functional in the world

    ·       Does not think or make things up 

    ·       Accessed during hypnosis  

         

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Q:    So, back to the question - did you make up that memory you experienced in hypnosis or did it really happen?

A:     If you made it up, you will know you made it up.  You might not want to admit it to your therapist or yourself, but if you make something up in a hypnosis session, you will know you made it up.  You will also know you weren't hypnotized, because hypnotic trance states happen at the level of the SCM, which isn’t capable of making things up. 

On the other hand, if you think you might have made it up, but aren't sure, it was probably real. 

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Q:    What I experienced in my trance was like a book I recently read. How do I know my experience was real or if I was just remembering the book?

  
A:       If a memory of the book is still floating around near the surface of your SCM, it may be part of what you recalled in the trance.  But it’s more likely that the reason you were attracted to the book in the first place was because of something real that happened to you similar to the book and the memory was still in your SCM.

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Q:      What about false memories?

A:       Technically, there's no such thing as a false memory.  It's a misunderstood term  that has come to mean inaccurate information that a person remembers.  Because of the function of the mind (explained above) everything that enters your SCM is stored there as a memory.  Your SCM doesn't know the difference between true and untrue information.  So a all memories are real memories.  Is it possible to make up something while in a trance?  Yes.  And could an unscrupulous hynotherapist lead you to certain conclusions about a memory?  Yes again.  But a qualified, ethical therapist will not. 

For more info on memory, see the post on this blog entitled "Why Don't I Remember My ET Visits?" 3/3/11. 

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     The truth is that recovering specific memories of ET contact/abductions, or anything, can be a tricky, lengthy process and may not even be possible.  But if you decide to go for it, you first need to let go of judgment, be patient and allow information to arise from your SCM at its own pace.  Then examine the information that came up and decide what it means to you.  If you need help, find a sympathetic, but objective friend or therapist to assist you.