Hypnosis mind control doesn't work in real life in quite the same way as it does in the movies. So if you're expecting to be able to take over someone's mind and turn them into a living zombie, you're probably going to be disappointed. But that doesn't mean you can't control their mind in more subtle ways. Advertisers do this all the time - now it's your turn!

1. Help people day dream

Our resistance levels go down when someone tells us a story. After all, stories are fictional aren't they? But by telling a story, you can control the way the mind works at a deep level. The hypnotist Milton Erickson was famous for doing this - the whole Ericksonian method revolves around weaving stories that relate to the problem the person is trying to resolve. You don't have to go as deep as this - simply asking someone to imagine something is a good start and you can often see them drift off or watch as their gaze changes. Of course, once they're day dreaming they're ripe for you to plant hypnotic suggestions and control parts of their mind.

2. Use embedded commands

These aren't as technical as they sound. You may like to think of them as subtle changes in the way things are phrased. Such as that last sentence where I suggested that "you may like" which was the preface to the embedded command of "think of them". Play around with the way you phrase things and you can start to weave commands into a lot of sentences you use. Or you can use them in the third person such as "I was telling Bill that he had to learn to relax more often" - if you use a subtle change of emphasis for the italicised part of that sentence, you're actually using it to begin to control the mind of the person you're speaking to.

If you have been encountering various episodes of anxiety and panic, it is very important that you educate yourself on your current situation. Learn self help for panic attacks and try to apply them in any way you can.

A panic disorder can be brief episodes of intense fear that come with palpitations, dizziness and other physical symptoms. These can occur repeatedly and unexpectedly. Panic attacks are the hallmark of a panic disorder. Panic attacks happen when your brain reacts to threat and gives off a "fight or flight" response when you do your daily tasks or activities.

Some people even feel anxious about the fact that a panic attack can come anytime. The thought of having an attack makes you feel at a loss of control and puts you in a state of anxiety. If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety problem, it is best to consult your doctor. Anxiety problems can include health conditions for instance post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, and also anxiety attacks.

Self Help Tip #1

If you have very low stress or anxiety problems, you must help yourself to be able to prevent full blown stress and anxiety disorder. Follow a balanced diet and keep your body healthy. Try to reduce the amount of caffeine and sugar you consume. Caffeine may increase your sense of anxiety because it stimulates your nervous system. Also avoid over-the-counter diet pills, and cough and cold medicines that contain a decongestant. Avoid cigarettes and alcohol. Eat regular meals and avoid processed foods and drinks, to keep blood sugar levels stable.