autosuggestion
noun [U] /ˌɔː.təʊ.səˈdʒes.tʃən/
/ˌɑː.t̬oʊ-/ Definition
› the influencing of your physical or mental state by thoughts and ideas that come from yourself rather than from other people: Autosuggestion is the power of mind over matter - if you convince yourself that you are cured, you will be.Alternative and traditional therapies autosuggestive /-tɪv/ adjective › Autosuggestive techniques can help in the treatment of diseases that cannot be cured by conventional medicine.Alternative and traditional therapies
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