Hypnosis is a temporary altered state of consciousness that is characterized by its narrowing and focusing on neuroinduction which is connected with shifts in functions of individual control and self-awareness. In other words, hypnosis is a condition of narrowed consciousness intentionally caused by doctor’s actions and characterized by increased responsiveness to suggestion and command. 

Hypnotic treatment is actively used for curing such diseases as excessive weight and obesity, various neurotic disorders, stuttering, depression, phobias, lack of appetite, mood swings, breakaway phenomenon, feeling of panic and anxiety. 

In medicine, hypnosis is used in order to treat psychosomatic disorders. 

Hypnosis is used in two fields of medicine that are medical psychology and psychotherapy. In psychotherapy, there exists a separate branch called hypnotherapy. 

Medical hypnotherapy is aimed at solving problems that refer to a recovery of a person and curing his/her diseases. Thus medical specialists often use hypnosis in order to treat disorders of nervous system.