'sub space'

[cariad]

That's interesting! Even though I've never experienced sub space, I've been in a similar state a few times before while being hypnotised. Could it be that it's just another trance phenomenon? The characteristics are much the same: change of focus, heightened awareness (although that's usually only on very select feelings, body parts, thoughts etc), different reaction to pain...the list is endless. It would also explain why it's so hard to describe once you come off it, why regular rhythm (as in flogging) does seem to induce it, that the experience is different for most people. Well, basically the whole list comes to mind, lol.

If it IS a trance phenomenon, it makes me wonder whether it can be voluntarily induced through hypnosis.....veeeeery cool thought!! Any hypnotists among you?

An interesting hypothesis. I have experienced both and there is certainly a similarity between the states, but in my experience they are significantly different. As you say they are hard to explain, and perhaps even harder to compare, but hopefully and attempt is better than nothing.

When I have been hypnotised I have retained a level of independent thought and self awareness than I have when I am in sub space and sub space has something which is something intensely satisfying, at least to submissive me, which is totally missing in hypnosis.

cariad

[Silke]

When I have been hypnotised I have retained a level of independent thought and self awareness than I have when I am in sub space and sub space has something which is something intensely satisfying, at least to submissive me, which is totally missing in hypnosis.

Yeah, I think I know what you mean...and yes, I think it really is hard to explain or compare the states. I still think the basic phenomenon is the same, it's just a different context. There's a huge variety of different trance states that can be achieved through hypnosis - all of which have certain similarities but the experience itself can be completely different. A hypnotist I worked with a lot during my own training pretty much said that you can get into every state you have ever experienced in your life using hypnosis...and even go beyond that if you have someone to guide you. I have to say I agree from what I've tried out so far.

Imagine this - you have someone who has experienced sub space before and knows how he/she got there. Now, if that person induces a sufficient trance state in you and takes you through his own experience....don't you think you might end up feeling something at least remotely similar?

'k...maybe I should start my own thread about this, lol. I have a tendency to highjack threads recently. Sorry!!!

[frankee]

Silke,
hijack away, lol! i love reading about everybody's experiences and their point of view. i'm here to learn especially from the more experienced subbies, so please continue on in this thread. As the newbie i get the benefit of everybody else's experiences.
i found your last post very interesting and insightful .
Here is another question for you- Have you always achieved sub space or is it once in awhile? Do you strive to achieve it?
Ok, so that was two questions but i find this topic so interesting with many layers.
So everybody, humour me and indulge me a little and answer my questions, lmao!

i soooooooo love this place, full of awesome people!!





frankee




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