Hypnosaga by Michael Mulvihill

Hypnosaga by Michael Mulvihill

The untold history of the therapy they tried to erase.

Hypnosis is older than psychiatry. Older than psychotherapy. Older than modern medicine itself.

And yet almost everything you know about it is wrong.

HYPNOSAGA traces hypnotherapy from its ancient roots in sleep temples, through Mesmer’s scandalous magnetic cures, to the battlefields of World War I — where hypnoanalysis became the only thing that worked for shell-shocked soldiers.

This is not a book about swinging watches and stage tricks. It is a factual, myth-busting journey into:

• How Franz Mesmer accidentally invented psychosomatic medicine
• Why Freud used hypnosis — and why he abandoned it
• How hypnoanalysis saved thousands in WWI and shaped trauma therapy
• What modern science really proves about its safety and power

Clear, enlightening, and meticulously researched, HYPNOSAGA reveals why hypnotherapy has survived centuries of skepticism to become essential to modern well-being.

From ritual to remedy. From myth to medicine. This is the full story.

About the Author

Michael Mulvihill is a multifaceted writer with a passion for both fiction and non-fiction. With a keen interest in the darker corners of the human psyche, he has written two horror novels, Siberian Hellhole and Diabolis of Dublin, which explore the chilling and macabre. His writing delves into the unknown, bringing to life stories that are both unsettling and thought-provoking.

In addition to his fiction, Michael Mulvihill has authored HypnoSaga: Unravelling the Threads of Hypnotic History, a comprehensive exploration of the history of hypnotherapy. The book was described as a “masterpiece” by the European Association of Professional Hypnotherapists podcast, cementing Michael as a respected voice in the field.

In his poetry collection, Pieces of the Moon Falling, Michael continues his exploration of the human condition, blending themes of suffering, resilience, and the complexities of existence. Through his vivid, evocative language, he offers readers a profound and emotional journey, inviting them to reflect on the fragility and beauty of life.

Whether through horror, history, or poetry, Michael Mulvihill brings a unique perspective to every page, combining sharp insight with a deep understanding of human emotion and the forces that shape our world.