Hypnosis FAQ’s

Can anyone be hypnotized?

Yes, anyone can be hypnotized. As long as you can sleep or learn any academic subject such as math or English, you can be hypnotized. Since hypnosis is a learning process, just like everyone can learn math to one degree or another, some may learn it right away, others may take some time, but everyone can learn hypnosis. Most people don't think they are hypnotized after a session. What they do notice is some things have changed – maybe that day, maybe the next week. Sometimes the effects are subtle and sometimes profound.

What does it feel like to be hypnotized?

The feeling of being hypnotized is different for everyone, and it can be different every time. One of the most common sensations for someone is total relaxation. It’s been described as being on the border of awake and asleep. As long as your body is relaxed, your subconscious will be open as much as possible to receive information a state of heightened mental alertness. Relax and enjoy the experience. You are always in control.

Is hypnosis dangerous?

We experience hypnosis every day and don't even know it. Hypnosis is a normal state of mind, one which most people go in and out of every day. When you are watching a movie that you are engrossed in, driving down a long monotonous road, listening to music that captures a mood or engrosses you, you are in hypnosis. When you are in a guided hypnotic trance session, or driving down the road in trance, you have an observer self, which is an actual part of you that is always aware and watching out for you.

This observer self has been documented as a credible aspect of our mind, that keeps us safe, even when asleep. During hypnosis you can trust that your observer self will watch over you. This is not a guide or spiritual being, is a scientific discovery of a function of our brain. During a hypnosis session you would instantly get up and leave the room if it caught on fire, even if had previously felt like your arms and leg were too heavy to move.

In fact, since hypnosis can help make us sharper and more aware mentally, it actually may help keep us safer, by making us more aware of our surroundings during the day. If your perception of what is happening around you is better, you will notice things that are happening with greater clarity and perhaps make better decisions.

Can hypnosis make me divulge secret or classified information?

Not ever. You will not divulge any information that you would not ordinarily divulge. Your brain does not stop functioning or reasoning. However, you may find that you discover some inner truths about yourself, or your situation, or some self-sabotage, you did not know about consciously. What this means is your subconscious mind may have some inner programming going on you weren’t aware of causing you to keep making the same mistakes, getting sick, or angry, having rotten luck, or ignoring important clues about your success or failure.

The really good news is that when you uncover these inner truths that have been kept secret from your subconscious mind, your mind can no longer play that game. When the unconscious strategy is revealed, the gig is up. Your inner mind must now do it differently. The program only worked when it was in stealth mode.

Can being hypnotized make me do something against my will?

Absolutely not. This is probably the biggest myth of all. Stage hypnotists seem to make people do strange things while hypnotized, but the truth is that these people are doing these things because they have a desire to be outrageous. If the stage hypnotist chooses their subjects carefully they will have willing participants. You will never do anything, or accept any suggestion that violates your morals or values. If that was possible, all the hypnotists in the world could make you go rob the banks and bring back the money. We would be rich, and rule the world. Obviously, this is not the case.

What if I don't wake up?

It cannot happen. No one has ever been stuck in a terminal state of hypnosis. If the hypnotist left the room, or if you were listening to a tape and the power went out, you would either fall asleep and wake up naturally, or your subconscious mind would detect that there is no voice guiding you and bring you to conscious awareness.

Will I forget everything during the session?

It occasionally happens that there is amnesia for the session. Sometimes the hypnotist will suggest that you forget what transpired, and occasionally this may have that effect. Most hypnotists want you to be aware of the session. You will be aware of everything around you, and remember most, if not all, that happened in the session. Usually, you will remember it better than a conversation we had, because your mind is in such a focused state.

What is the value of hypnosis?

The majority of all our programming is done by the time we are 5-8 years old. Many basic habits and beliefs are learned by that time. Ever hear the phrase, you can't teach an old dog new tricks

The neuro pathways of certain habits are ingrained into the way we experience life which makes it difficult to change. Hypnosis can help the old dog change. Stop bad habits, get over a phobia, gain confidence, or develop new habits such as being a more effective, or managing your time more effectively, even exercising more.

Hypnosis is a great catalyst. By itself, it does nothing but when you combine it with strategies and effective tools, it can become a powerful mechanism for change. It takes whatever you want to do and makes it faster, better, easier, and more effective.

The truth about hypnosis is this.

It can be the most important mechanism to change the way your mind experiences your world. If there ever could be a magic wand, which could help you change anything about your life, your health or your behavior, this would be it. A good hypnotherapist knows how to gently release blocks and fears, and create a new inner belief you agree with, setting the wheels in motion to make changes in the way you think, feel and behave.

Have you ever wondered why that when you try to change a habit or behavior it usually resurfaces?

This is because your conscious willpower cannot compete with your subconscious mind. Hypnosis is a safe, effective way to access and change deep-seated behaviors, perceptions and self-limiting thoughts that affect our everyday lives.
By connecting with the subconscious mind in hypnosis, we can quickly arrive at the core issue and transform the patterns and behaviors that hold us back. We can then create the new, positive, and desired thoughts and actions to easily, successfully reach our goals.

A Few Things Hypnosis Can Help With...

Weight Management - Quitting Smoking - Self Confidence - Sleep Issues - Fears and Phobias - Anxiety - Habit Control - Cravings - Motivation - Stress Management - Positive Attitude

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