WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis is a heightened state of concentration and focused attention. Your conscious mind is relaxed and your subconscious mind is free to receive suggestions that will allow you to reach your desired goal. All Hypnosis is self-hypnosis. So, if you choose not to cooperate, you cannot be hypnotized. The subject is always in control of the session.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS HYPNOSIS?
Hypnosis is very effective, but it is not magic. Hypnosis is a tool to help the individual succeed. The rate of success depends on the individual subject and how intent he or she is on achieving the goal. The more determined a person is at achieving a goal, the more hypnosis will be effective in assisting them.
CAN ANYONE BE HYPNOTIZED?
Nearly everyone can experience some degree of hypnosis — a conservative figure would be somewhere above 90% of the population. People that respond well to hypnosis are intelligent, open to learning and have the ability to relax and concentrate.
COULD I DO SOMETHING OR SAY SOMETHING AGAINST MY WILL?
No. there is no way for the hypnotherapist to dominate a subject unless the subject freely chooses to give up the control to the hypnotherapist. All hypnosis is self hypnosis. The individual subject is always in control of the session. If a suggestion given is contrary to any belief, the subject could immediately terminate the session.
CAN I GET “STUCK” IN HYPNOSIS?
No one has ever gotten “stuck” in hypnosis. That is a myth promoted by movies, books and other media sources. Unfortunately, it has made people weary about hypnosis. Since all hypnosis is self hypnosis, the subject decides when to terminate the session.
IF I AM HYPNOTIZED WILL I HAVE AMNESIA?
You will remember everything that takes place during the hypnosis session. As you become more comfortable with hypnosis and develop your capabilities to experience deeper states of relaxation, you may be able to experience hypnotic amnesia if you choose to. Please remember it is your choice. You are always in control of the session.
WILL I GO TO SLEEP OR BE UNCONSCIOUS?
No, the individual subject is aware of all that is happening. While you are in hypnosis you are in a state of increased awareness and alertness. All of your senses are heightened. The word “sleep” is used to bring about passive relaxation.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Only positive side effects such as successfully eliminating unwanted habits, increased self confidence and the ability to relax and take control of your life. Nothing detrimental.
HOW DEEP INTO HYPNOSIS WILL I GO?
This depends strictly on your ability to relax. Most subjects experience deeper states of relaxation each time they are hypnotized or practice self hypnosis. Each time you enter the state of hypnosis, you increase your own ability to relax.
WILL ONE SESSION CHANGE A BAD HABIT?
Hypnosis is not magic. It is a tool to assist an individual in eliminating a bad habit. Depending on the individual, a reasonable answer would be three to five sessions would facilitate a positive change. Just remember, it cannot be expected that one session can always overcome a habit that took years to develop, although, it does happen.
CAN HYPNOSIS BE USED FOR TWO OR THREE PROBLEMS AT ONE TIME?
If the goals you are working on are related, yes. If you started to bite your nails as a result of being overweight, then the nail biting would probably disappear as you began to lose the excess weight. If the goals were unrelated, it would be best to experience success with one goal before moving on to another.
George Mezinko, CHt.
Certified Hypnotherapist
Serenity Health & Wellness Center
1685 Lance Pointe Dr. (Click address for map to our office)
Maumee, OH 43537
George@SerenityHealthMaumee.com or gmezinko@changingyourfocus.com
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