here in my location self hypnosis is purposely relaxing, just another word for meditating, deep relaxation. some people while in this deep state of relaxation can make a suggestions and affirmations to their self... ie i will not smoke today. I will be calm and relaxed today.

there are many CDs on the market by way of amazon and local grocery stores\ department stores and music stores. they are packaged under the labels of relaxation music, quit smoking, how to relax, and inspirational. I find my self hypnosis CD's at our local mall in the bed, bath and beyond store and in department stores that have mood candles (scented candles used for creating a relaxed comfortable atmosphere.

i find self hypnosis to be very helpful after a long stressful day

I do not use self hypnosis for things like repressed memories/ DID and the like because memories are not always literal and the brain has a way to create false memories through the power of suggestion.

example someone I know placed their self in a state of deep relaxation. due to their fears, life style and knowing others with abuse\DID issues their brain created the false memory of being abused and falsely having DID (in other words she ended up diagnosed with mental disorder imposed on self rather than PTSD from abuse and DID. this person finally told the truth when she realized her treatment provider had to terminate with her and the treatment provider placed under investigation for causing the client to have a mental disorder she did not have.

hypnosis (a treatment provider guiding their client through to uncover trauma memories )is rarely used now for treating mental disorders due to the false memory syndrome.

my suggestion is contact your treatment provider, let them know what happened and how so that they can help you to understand how to use self hypnosis with out creating more problems accidentally.

your treatment provider can also teach you how to use self hypnosis in a way that is non triggering for you.

my second suggestion is that since using self hypnosis (placing yourself in a deeply relaxed state of mind) triggered you, you might want to not use it just yet. maybe take a yoga class, or a walk or other relaxing activity that can calm you.