Common Hypnosis Myths, Busted

Despite the growing number of people who are seeking hypnosis to help with a wide range of challenges, the practice still attracts skepticism predominantly from people who don’t fully understand how it works or what’s involved. There will probably always be some myths about hypnosis circulating, but for those who are using hypnosis to address chronic mental conditions, smoking addictions, low self-esteem, weight loss problems and many other conditions or issues, the benefits and positive results are just too great to ignore. Here are some of the most common myths about hypnosis – debunked once and for all!

Hypnotists Control Minds

Contrary to popular belief, hypnotists don’t control the minds of their clients. Hypnotic suggestion is simply that: suggestion. You remain in full control during hypnosis, keeping your discernment and the ability to control your own thoughts and actions.

Hypnotists merely provide suggestions based on your pre-hypnotic interview. Thus, you’re able to outline every suggestion you receive and how your session will work. You can reject anything that’s outside your comfort zone or not what you expected. Hypnotists also can’t force you to confess to anything. Moreover, hypnotherapy sessions aren’t for entertainment, so clients are never asked to do anything silly. These types of suggestions are usually reserved for entertainment shows and only performed on willing participants.

Hypnosis is Dangerous

Some people believe it’s possible to slip into a coma or a permanent “hypnotic trance.” This concept is false, baseless, and frankly, impossible. During hypnosis, your body is relaxed but your brain remains hyper-aware. Thus, there’s no risk of losing consciousness or being unable to return from the hypnotic state. And, even without hypnotic suggestion, the body naturally returns to a normal state. So, you can still “wake up” without the hypnotist’s direction. Memory is also retained after a session, so you won’t forget where you are or what happened during the session.

Self-Hypnosis is as Effective as Professional Hypnosis

Self-hypnosis might be a myth in itself. It’s counterintuitive, even if a professional were to try it on themselves. This is because it’s impossible to directly access the subconscious mind using self-hypnosis. Without the ability to tap into the subconscious, the practice (or lack thereof) is ineffective. For results, you should only consider the best hypnosis Vancouver, Edmonton or any other major centre has to offer, from a specialist like myself, Colin Christopher.

Hypnosis is a Magic Pill

Unfortunately, hypnosis isn’t a ‘cure all,’ nor is it a magic pill. Even though it works quickly and effectively, it isn’t a one-time miracle cure. To address a chronic condition, you’ll likely need a multi-method approach, including several sessions of hypnosis. The more sessions you have, the better you’ll become at recognizing and eliminating negative thought patterns, self-talk and behaviour. Remember, improving a chronic condition or boosting self-esteem requires consistency and perseverance.

To learn the truth about hypnosis and how it could be of benefit to you, please contact me.