Myth and Facts About Hypnosis: Part 2
Myth: There is a chance you will get stuck in hypnosis and be unable to emerge from it.
Fact: Nothing could be further from the truth. Even if the hypnotherapist were to put you into trance and leave the room you would eventually open your eyes and wonder where he or she has gone. Or you would fall asleep, have a nice nap and awaken normally. To never emerge from a hypnotic state is as impossible as never emerging from a daydream. The honest truth is that being hypnotized feels wonderful. So wonderful in fact that you may not want to emerge from it but alas, this is not to be.
Myth: I can achieve anything suggested to me.
Fact: The desired goal must be within the person's physical, mental, spiritual and emotional capabilities.
Myth: A hypnotherapist must be charismatic and influential.
All hypnotherapists should be knowledgeable about their chosen profession. They should have a reasonable amount of training (no less than 200 hours just for the basics) and have obtained a certain level of expertise in the art/science of hypnosis and suggestion. They should sport a neat, professional appearance. Their manor should be pleasant, kind, caring and compassionate. They should show sincere interest in their clients and desire the best for them. It is not necessary for the hypnotherapist to be anything other than this. Nor in my opinion, should they be less.
Myth: The result of your hypnosis session should be guaranteed.
Fact: A hypnotherapist cannot guarantee the outcome of a hypnosis session anymore than a doctor can guarantee the outcome of a surgery or his or her ability to make you well should you become ill. Remember, hypnosis is not brain washing or mind control. The hypnotherapist has no power over you what so ever. The hypnotherapist only has the power, with your permission and cooperation, to guide you into trance and give you the necessary suggestions to achieve the result you desire. Your mind will either accept the suggestions or it will not. If the suggestions the hypnotherapist has given you are sensible, logical, reasonable, and within your ability to achieve and if your mind both likes and accepts the suggestions, then it is reasonable to assume a favorable outcome is in order.
Myth: You won't remember any of what was said or done while you were hypnotized.
Fact: On the contrary. You are likely to remember quite a bit of it. Perhaps you will not remember every word that was spoken but you will remember a lot, especially the first time or two that you are hypnotized. Remember, you do not completely lose touch with reality and you are fully aware of what is being said and done while in a hypnotic trance.
Myth: One session cures the problem.
Fact: It is not uncommon for one to see great improvement in only one hypnotic session and sometimes a problem is completely corrected or "cured" with only one session however, this is not something that can be predicted nor can we ever be sure the success a person has achieved will be **permanent. It has been my experience that all too often things which seem "cured" in one session end up returning and often become more stubborn. In my opinion the true key to a permanent result is reinforcement. ** Permanent results are not always possible although that is the goal.
Myth: One session with a hypnotherapist can correct all your problems.
Fact: If this were true it would indeed be wonderful! Unfortunately, in my experience, it is far too easy to overwhelm the subconscious mind with too many suggestions/instructions. If you overwhelm the subconscious mind with too many instructions basically it shuts down and nothing happens. Perhaps it is easiest to think of the subconscious mind as having the same ability to follow directions as the mind of a 4 year old.
Fact: Nothing could be further from the truth. Even if the hypnotherapist were to put you into trance and leave the room you would eventually open your eyes and wonder where he or she has gone. Or you would fall asleep, have a nice nap and awaken normally. To never emerge from a hypnotic state is as impossible as never emerging from a daydream. The honest truth is that being hypnotized feels wonderful. So wonderful in fact that you may not want to emerge from it but alas, this is not to be.
Myth: I can achieve anything suggested to me.
Fact: The desired goal must be within the person's physical, mental, spiritual and emotional capabilities.
Myth: A hypnotherapist must be charismatic and influential.
All hypnotherapists should be knowledgeable about their chosen profession. They should have a reasonable amount of training (no less than 200 hours just for the basics) and have obtained a certain level of expertise in the art/science of hypnosis and suggestion. They should sport a neat, professional appearance. Their manor should be pleasant, kind, caring and compassionate. They should show sincere interest in their clients and desire the best for them. It is not necessary for the hypnotherapist to be anything other than this. Nor in my opinion, should they be less.
Myth: The result of your hypnosis session should be guaranteed.
Fact: A hypnotherapist cannot guarantee the outcome of a hypnosis session anymore than a doctor can guarantee the outcome of a surgery or his or her ability to make you well should you become ill. Remember, hypnosis is not brain washing or mind control. The hypnotherapist has no power over you what so ever. The hypnotherapist only has the power, with your permission and cooperation, to guide you into trance and give you the necessary suggestions to achieve the result you desire. Your mind will either accept the suggestions or it will not. If the suggestions the hypnotherapist has given you are sensible, logical, reasonable, and within your ability to achieve and if your mind both likes and accepts the suggestions, then it is reasonable to assume a favorable outcome is in order.
Myth: You won't remember any of what was said or done while you were hypnotized.
Fact: On the contrary. You are likely to remember quite a bit of it. Perhaps you will not remember every word that was spoken but you will remember a lot, especially the first time or two that you are hypnotized. Remember, you do not completely lose touch with reality and you are fully aware of what is being said and done while in a hypnotic trance.
Myth: One session cures the problem.
Fact: It is not uncommon for one to see great improvement in only one hypnotic session and sometimes a problem is completely corrected or "cured" with only one session however, this is not something that can be predicted nor can we ever be sure the success a person has achieved will be **permanent. It has been my experience that all too often things which seem "cured" in one session end up returning and often become more stubborn. In my opinion the true key to a permanent result is reinforcement. ** Permanent results are not always possible although that is the goal.
Myth: One session with a hypnotherapist can correct all your problems.
Fact: If this were true it would indeed be wonderful! Unfortunately, in my experience, it is far too easy to overwhelm the subconscious mind with too many suggestions/instructions. If you overwhelm the subconscious mind with too many instructions basically it shuts down and nothing happens. Perhaps it is easiest to think of the subconscious mind as having the same ability to follow directions as the mind of a 4 year old.
Source:hypnotherapyservices.com
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