Hypnosis FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnosis
What is hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy is a style of guided relaxation using concentration in which the therapist introduces new ideas into the client’s subconscious mind. This state of consciousness allows individuals to accept new ideas more easily. The Hypnotherapist is merely a guide, leading the client into trance and introducing new ideas into the client’s awareness. It is important that one look at his or her motivations for seeking hypnosis. If you truly want the changes to occur and you agree with the therapist’s suggestions, you will see positive results.
How does hypnosis work?
Our minds work on two levels – the conscious and the unconscious. We make decisions, think, and act with our conscious mind. The unconscious mind controls our habits. In the relaxed state known as hypnosis, we can communicate directly with the unconscious mind. This is why it is so quick and easy to change habits of a lifetime with hypnosis.
Will hypnosis work for me?
Generally speaking, every normal person is “hypnotizable”. That is, people with an IQ of at least 70, and no severe mental disorders. All that is required is the ability to relax and concentrate. Therefore, virtually anyone can achieve successful results using hypnosis. Most of all, one has to be willing to undergo hypnosis. People who claim to be unhypnotizable are simply unwilling to be hypnotized.
How will I know if I am hypnotized?
Most people cannot tell the difference between the hypnotized and the waking states. Some people feel relaxed and lethargic; others feel a sense of lightness. One thing that people do notice is an inexplicable change in their daily behaviors.
Is hypnosis safe?
Hypnosis is completely safe. You are aware and in control at every moment and can terminate the session at any time. Hypnosis is not sleep, nor can you get “stuck” in a state of hypnosis. You cannot be made to do something against your will! Hypnosis is a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable experience.
Do people do things under hypnosis that are against their personal values?
No. You must agree with the therapist’s suggestions for them to affect you in any way. Your conscious mind may be distracted during hypnosis but it is still active. If one were given a suggestion that he or she did not agree with, that person would simply refuse, ignore it or awaken from the trance with normal awareness. Please remember, in a therapeutic hypnotherapy setting, you are in control.
Can a person’s memory be erased?
No. If the client wants to remember what occurred during hypnosis, he or she will remember. If the client wishes to forget something, the Hypnotherapist can create amnesia with a post-hypnotic suggestion but the memory will resurface as soon as the individual wants to remember the experience. Certainly, subconscious memories are generally responsible for our behaviors, attitudes, feelings and decisions. A qualified Hypnotherapist can help a person transform a memory which may be the root of a problem for the individual.
These are the most commonly asked questions about hypnosis.
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