Many people have misconceptions about hypnosis. Maybe you do too.
You see, the world of hypnosis is full of weird and wacky myths, mainly created by Hollywood and the media. And it's ABOUT TIME the record was set straight! So let's dispel some of those crazy hypnotism myths right now…
MYTH 1 - A hypnotist can make you do things against your will.
This is absolutely untrue. A hypnotist has NO power over you and cannot make you do anything you don't want to do yourself. All a hypnotist does is guide you into a hypnotic state - something you can easily do yourself, perhaps with help from a hypnosis recording.
MYTH 2- You can get stuck in a hypnotic state and never come out.
Again, this is COMPLETELY untrue. If you were hypnotized by a hypnotist who then left the room and never returned, you would come out of the hypnotic state in a few minutes in one of two ways. Either you would realize the hypnotist was no longer speaking and wake up feeling fine. Or you would fall into normal sleep for a few minutes, and again wake up feeling fine.
MYTH 3 - When you are hypnotized you have no control over your actions.
This is another common misconception. While you are hypnotized a hypnotist may make suggestions, but you still have the power to accept or reject those suggestions. If he suggests robbing a bank, for example, you would simply say no and come out of the hypnotic state - unless you really wanted to rob a bank, of course!
MYTH 4 - Only weak-minded people can be hypnotized.
Again, this is FALSE. In fact, the opposite is true. Research has shown that intelligent people are actually easier to hypnotize - always assuming that they want to be, of course.
MYTH 5 - Hypnosis is dangerous.
False again. Hypnosis is both natural and safe. We all routinely enter states of "hypnosis" during a typical waking day. And there are no known records of anyone having been physically or mentally harmed as a direct result of hypnosis. So much for the myths…
Ultimately, though, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. YOU are the one who allows your mind to be placed into a hypnotic state, and YOU are the one who has the power to resist any unwanted suggestions.
That's why, strictly speaking, it is inaccurate when people say they were hypnotized. What they really mean is that they allowed their mind to be hypnotized, or they allowed a hypnotist to give suggestions they chose to follow. But no-one else can control your mind, unless you first grant them permission to do so. Hypnosis is a powerful tool which can be used to generate deep-seated, long-lasting change in many aspects of our lives.
Here are just a few of the positive outcomes that can be achieved through hypnosis, whether administered by yourself or a hypnotherapist…
* Boost self-confidence * Improve self-esteem * Overcome addictions (smoking, alcohol, etc.) * Lose weight * Control pain * Improve concentration * Rocket your creativity * Get over shyness * Improve sporting performance * Relieve stress and tension * Control anger * Overcome anxiety * Become more successful with the opposite sex * Improve motivation * Stop nail-biting and/or blushing * Exercise better * ...and many, many more!
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