Facts & Fallacies about Hypnosis

Much of popular media and literature have inaccurately portrayed hypnosis. Let's clear up a few of these misperceptions.

A hypnotized person does not go to sleep, lose touch with reality, or become unconscious. They are fully aware of everything going on around them and are even able to converse. Hypnosis is the natural state characterized as alpha brain wave levels.

A hypnotized person does not fall under the spell of the hypnotist. They can not be controlled or compelled. One would never do something under hypnosis contrary to their morals, religion, or self-preservation.

Hypnosis does not make one reveal secrets. It is not used as a lie detector, although it can be used to enhance memory.

 

Anyone can be hypnotized if they wish to do so. There is no way a hypnotized person can get "stuck" in a hypnotic state and not wake up. Susceptibility to hypnosis has no correlation to intelligence level.

Hypnosis is an effective treatment approved by the American Medical Association and recommended by Blue Cross of California as part of their HealthyExtensions program. Hypnosis is practiced by psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, medical doctors, masters-level nurses, and dentists.

Hypnotherapy can be used not only to overcome current issues, but for specific or overall self-improvement. Program yourself to become the happy, balanced, and successful person you always wanted to be!