![]() ![]() It’s generally a really nice zone to be in. In this state we are conscious enough to direct changes in our thoughts and behaviors, but “checked out” enough to not put up resistance or over think it. The Alpha brainwave state is believed to be the most relaxed and creative state we can get to without falling asleep. Some hypnosis works in the Theta brainwave state, but scientifically it’s hard to distinguish this state from sleep and it’s really only used for things like deep trauma work (where the patient doesn’t want to be aware of anything they’re dealing with). In Terms of Meditation, Which Brainwaves are Affected When We Get High?įor the purposes of exploring what happens if you get hypnotized while high, we are going to focus on Alpha brainwaves - my preferred state for hypnosis. It has been suggested that this brain wave state is active during bursts of insight, like the type of experience that monks get during transcendental meditation. Gamma waves are said to produce the highest level of information processing, visual processing, and hyper-alertness. If they do, they would actually come before Beta as being very high frequency. This one’s a “wild card” on the list as there’s an ongoing debate as to whether or not gamma brainwaves even exist. The body releases several hormones in this state, and this is where most of our physiological growth and repair takes place. This is the state where we are completely still and heavy, sleeping with no dreams. You can have some awareness of your surroundings and your body may still move and twitch, but you are generally still. Theta brain waves are mostly present during REM sleep. This state affects the body and the mind in very positive ways: reducing stress and pain, and increasing happiness. The “chatter” of the mind is minimized and you are free to daydream, use your imagination and access your intuition. In an alpha state, your body is relaxed, the eyes are closed and/or have a very soft focus. Alpha | Deep relaxation, creativity, and openness.As grown-ups with jobs and responsibilities, we have to live a good amount of our lives in this brainwave state but if we overdo it, it leads to stress and anxiety. This is the state where our brain is chatting away at us about everything. Beta | Awake, alert, logical, with a high degree of critical reasoning.Brainwaves are usually categorized into the following 4 states: How Weed and Hypnosis Influence Your Brainwavesĭepending on our level of relaxation, concentration, or stimulation, brain wave activity changes and can be measured by neuroscientists using devices like Electroencephalography (EEG) machines. ![]()
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