Hypnosis FAQs
Hypnosis is generally regarded with fear and awe. Some are afraid of hypnosis because of how it has been portrayed in movies and by the media. Here are some common questions and answers about hypnosis.
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is simply getting past the conscious mind and communicating directly with your powerful subconscious mind. Hypnosis has been defined as the bypass of the critical factor of the conscious mind for the establishment of acceptable selective thinking. Hypnosis is a natural state of being and normal people go into and out of different states of hypnosis daily.
Can I be hypnotized?
Any person can be hypnotized. This has more to do with the desire of the individual than the ability to be hypnotized. Many people think that because they are very strong-willed that they would make poor hypnosis subjects. This isn’t true, in fact, these people possess concentration skills that normally give them great success with hypnosis.
Do I have to believe in hypnosis for it to work?
No. The degree to which you can be hypnotized is not completely related to how much you believe in it. There have been some amazing results from hypnotic suggestion on people who have claimed that they were not hypnotized.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Some conditions require a referral, however the most common uses of hypnosis such as weight loss, smoking cessation, etc. do not. If you aren’t sure, ask your doctor or hypnotist.
Is Hypnosis dangerous?
No. Hypnosis is a normal state of mind which people experience every day. If you get engrossed in a book or movie, go into autopilot when driving, or listen very intensely to music, you are in a state of hypnosis. At any point in time during a hypnosis session, you have the ability to open your eyes, get up and walk out the door, even if you felt that your legs are very heavy or your eyes felt glued shut. A hypnotist is incapable of making you do anything that is embarrassing, shocking, unacceptable, or irreversible.
What does it feel like to be in hypnosis?
In traditional hypnosis, it feels much like deep meditation. With Faster Hypnosis, you're in a very alert state of mind, and able to access your inner programs, stored experiences and beliefs and manifest positive, permanent changes.
Will I say things under hypnosis that I don’t want to?
No. Your subconscious mind's biggest job is to protect you. You don't have to reveal anything you don't want to.
Can a hypnotist make me do something against my will?
No. Contrary to what you see in stage shows and on TV, you won't be clucking like a chicken. The hypnotist has no "power" over the client.
What if I don’t “wake up?”
With Faster Hypnosis, we use waking hypnosis - you're never "under" or "out of it." It's actually an active conversation, with mental release techniques, using the latest discoveries in neuroscience to form new neural connections, breaking the connections to the old patterns, thinking and emotions that have held you back.
What is the subconscious mind?
The subconscious is the inner part of the mind and works mostly behind the scenes to take care of you. It is responsible for your long-term memory, storing everything that you have ever experienced. It also is the seat of your emotions, generating and storing them. The subconscious is where your beliefs are stored as your internal programming, and they run your life much like a computer program runs its functions. Your subconscious is there to protect you, and by working directly with your subconscious mind, your hypnotist can help you make beneficial changes.