On a daily basis someone asks me questions about hypnosis. What are the truths and the myths. So I'll briefly discuss the most popular questions so everyone will understand this subject better. Here they are:
* Myth #1 - The hypnotherapist will be able to control my mind. And during self hypnosis I'll lose control. Truth: No one can control your mind, unless you let them. And when you hypnotize yourself you will have natural limits for how far you'll go. Good books (and therapists) will explain the precautions necessary for your good health. Your hypnotherapist will give you suggestions based on the desires you expressed in your pre-hypnosis interview. You won't lose control of yourself either: because when your subconscious finds anything morally objectionable it would naturally take you out of the deep trance state for your own protection.
* Myth #2 - "No. I don't want to be embarrassed in front of that hypnotherpist. What if she makes me do something strange?" Truth: That fear is based on Hollywood movies and stage hypnotism. Those hypnosis entertainment subjects volunteer to act silly in front of people -- all in the spirit of good fun (and exhibitionism). Hypnotherapy (and self hypnosis) is a serious path to self-improvement.
* Myth #3 - Hypnosis comes from black magic or is supernatural. Truth: Hypnosis is a natural state that has been studied scientifically. Clinical hypnotherapists are not palm readers or tarot card readers. We do not have magical gifts other than (hopefully) the gift of making our clients (or readers) comfortable with us. The dozens of years of clinical research into hypnosis by famous psychologists such as Dr. Sigmund Freud, Dr. Carl Jung, Dr. Milton Erickson and Dr. John Kappas has brought sureness and respectability to the field.
* Myth #4 - Some people worry that if they become hypnotized they won't come out of it. Others even believe it's fraught with danger. Truth: It's very safe. You'll just become more hyper-aware. For self-hypnotizers: here's a way you naturally would come out of that trance state: you'd just open your eyes, stretch and speak.
* Myth #5 - "Ha! I've never been hypnotized before." Truth: Every person naturally enters a state of hypnosis at least twice everyday: upon awaking every morning and just before falling asleep at night. Most of us easily enter hypnosis while watching television, driving on the freeway or while reading an absorbing book.
* Myth #6 - "If I see a hypnotherapist, will I have to share my secrets?" Truth: hypnotherapy sessions are very ethical and always should remain private. They cannot even be used for court testimony. If your subconscious has a moral problem with revealing a secret, it will remain private after the session.
* Myth #7 - When hypnotized, I will become disoriented and not remember where I am, and then I'll forget the experience. Truth: Hypnosis is only superficiality similar to sleep. After the session, most people say they experienced a heightened awareness of their senses, with more focused concentration and a renewed sense of awareness.
* Myth #8 - "I can't be hypnotized. You see, I'm too intelligent and strong-willed for that." Truth: Though it certainly helps if you're positive during your session, studies have proven that intelligent and disciplined people usually concentrate better. And concentration is the cornerstone of the hypnotic experience.
* Myth #9 - Self-hypnosis and hypnosis are both quick cures. Truth: They're relatively fast ways to make lasting life improvements. But each person makes progress at his or her own rate. Be wary of those authors and practitioners who make extravagant promises for quick success. For instance, you may desire to lose those last stubborn ten pounds of weight which could take anywhere from one to three to six sessions or even slightly more. Each person succeeds individually. So make sure you're undertaking it for your own reasons -- not for someone else. That will give you much better results.
* Myth #10 - With self hypnosis all I need is to read or listen to hypnosis scripts one or two times. Truth: The most advanced science says that you need daily commit for at least 21 to 30 days (only 15 minutes per day) to make a change of habit stick. In future articles I'll cover each of these myths in more detail.
Author Resource:-
Forbes Robbins Blair is the author of two self-hypnosis books: the popular Instant Self-Hypnosis and the new book Self-Hypnosis Revolution. His website, http://www.instant-self-hypnosis.com, educates people about how hypnosis can benefit them. He offers his own set of hypnosis audios. And Mr. Blair offers professional hypnosis-by-phone and in-office client hypnotherapy services.
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