i guess that would be easier than something with a physical addiction, but i'll ask

would it be possible to use hypnosis to stop the chronic tendency to procrastinate. This year's been fucking horrible, and I'm starting to get worried if this a permanent state, because it surely looks like that right now.

its an interesting subject. i wonder if you could errase memories ala eternal sunshine of the spotless mind.

I don't think erasing memories is something that is achievable only by hypnosis. There's a specific brain process that can be prompted by cartain psychotherapy practices too and without losing apparent or real consciousness. I have some books on the subject at home. Interesting stuff to read.

hypnosis is like a placebo. it only works if you fool yoursel finto thinking it works.
people that use it to quit smoking have to go get steady re-inforcements. it is like chiropractic medicine, it cures nothing, but will ease pain and suffering temporarily, until you screw your back out again.

i think that's only true if you see an unscrupulous or incompentant therapist

I would like to be hypnotised but I would be scared I would have another personality or something.