in overcoming a severe case
of mental depression. He had stopped composing and kept to himself,
seldom leaving his room. After meeting with failure, using the available
therapeutic remedies available at that time, he was persuaded by his
relatives, the Satins, to seek the help of a hypnotist called Dr. Dahl.
With much reluctance, he agreed to see Dr. Dahl and be treated
specifically with hypnosis. Rachmaninoff's own words read as follows:
"Although it may sound incredible, hypnosis really helped me. Already at
the beginning of the summer I began again to compose. The material grew
in bulk, and new musical ideas began to stir within me--far more than I
needed for my concerto. I felt that Dr. Dahl's treatment had
strengthened my nervous system to a miraculous degree. Out of gratitude,
I dedicated my second concerto to him. As the piece had a great success
in Moscow, everyone began to wonder what possible connection it could
have with Dr. Dahl. The truth, however, was known to Dr. Dahl, the
Satins, and myself."

Does this story sound incredible? You have the word of one of the
world's greatest musical composers that hypnosis alleviated his severe
despondency. This is proof that the emotions of the individual can be
changed by the ideas he builds up about himself.

Dr. Leland E. Hinsie, professor of psychiatry, Columbia University,
writing in his book, _The Person in the Body_, (W. W. Norton & Co.)
states, "In some persons the fear of disease is often the only damaging
evidence of disease, yet it can be so strong as to disable the person in
all his daily activities." The entire field of psychosomatic medicine,
which deals with the interrelationship between body and mind, has as one
of its basic tenets that suggestion not only can cause psychological
personality disorders, but many physical disorders as well.

It is, therefore, logical to conclude that the systematic use of
positive mental attitudes in an organized, progressive, self-improvement
program can be a vital influence in helping you lead a healthier life,
both emotionally and physically.

Many people in need of help are at a loss as to where they can locate
reputable hypnotherapists in their area. You may consult your family
physician, county medical society or mental hygiene society. The
chairman of the psychology department at your nearest college or
university would usually have this information. I maintain a file of
over 4,000 doctors located all over the