Myths About Hypnosis

v Morals, beliefs, and values are compromised:

Ø In a hypnotic trance, you can not be made to do anything against your will, or against your moral beliefs.

v A hypnotist can make you do anything:

Ø Again, you will not do anything that goes against your values or beliefs. Any suggestion that violates any strongly held feeling, moral, ethic or religious belief will be automatically rejected by both your conscious mind and your unconscious mind.

v You won't come out of the hypnotic state:

Ø The worst thing that could happen is falling into a natural sleep, and waking feeling energized and refreshed.

v Hypnosis is dangerous:

Ø There is nothing dangerous about hypnosis. If there were, you would be aware of it, and just automatically slide into another state of consciousness.

v Can I be hypnotized without my consent:

Ø You cannot be hypnotized without your consent. You are always in full control, and you are aware of what is happening. Hypnosis can help you let go of some of the restrictive control you place upon yourself. You will never accept any suggestion in hypnosis that you would not ordinarily approve of.

v Will I reveal some deep, dark, secret:

Ø You are more alert in hypnosis, so if you would not tell the hypnotist something now, you certainly would not when in hypnosis.

v Some believe they can not be hypnotized:

Ø Everyone capable of understanding is capable of being hypnotized. However, hypnosis is a 100% cooperative effort, so you can always choose not to go into hypnosis. It is always your choice to go into hypnosis. It is always your choice to go deeper into hypnosis. It is always your choice to stay in hypnosis. It is always your choice to follow the suggestions you hear while in hypnosis.

v Will I lose consciousness:

Ø Consciousness is heightened during hypnosis. You will be even more aware of what is going on. Your hearing will improve while in hypnosis. Your thinking will be clearer. Your body may appear to be asleep, but your mind will be much more alert than normal. Imagination, concentration and memory all dramatically improve while in hypnosis.

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