
04/14/2025
Facts and Myths about Hypnosis
Hypnosis is mind control: You are not under the hypnotist's control; they can only suggest ideas that you are willing to accept.
Hypnosis makes you unconscious: You remain fully conscious and aware of your surroundings during hypnosis.
Hypnosis is only for the weak-minded: Everyone is capable of experiencing hypnosis to some degree.
Hypnosis can make you do things you don't want to do: You will only act under hypnosis in alignment with your values and beliefs.
Hypnosis is only for entertainment: While stage hypnosis can be entertaining, clinical hypnosis is a serious therapeutic tool.
Hypnosis is a quick fix: Hypnosis can be a powerful tool but is not a one-time miracle solution.
Truths:
Hypnosis is a natural state:
Everyone naturally enters a state of hypnosis at least twice a day, just before falling asleep and upon waking.
Hypnosis is a tool for therapeutic change:
It can be used to address various issues, such as pain management, anxiety, and phobias, according to Healthline.
Hypnosis is a collaborative process:
The patient and hypnotist work together to achieve the goals of therapy.
Hypnosis is safe and effective:
When practiced by a trained professional, hypnosis is a safe and effective therapeutic technique.
Hypnosis can improve various aspects of life:
It can help with relaxation, stress reduction, pain management, and habit change.