Hypnosis-Sleep

Thanks to movies and stage hypnosis, many people often wonder whether hypnosis can be perilous?  As a general rule, the answer is “no”…hypnosis is not perilous.

Millions of people practice self hypnosis each year and millions more visit hypnotherapists for treatment for a variety of conditions.  The “hypnotic state” occurs in each of us every day whether we realize it or not.  There is a brief period before you go to sleep and a brief period right before you wake up, in which you experience hypnosis.  And most of us have periods during the day when we’re so engrossed in something, that we’re really oblivious to our environment.

You will often hear people say that hypnosis/hypnotherapy should only be performed by licensed physicians because, “lay hypnotists” aren’t trained properly.  I don’t agree with this statement.  I’ve operated my own clinic in the past and saw many clients during that time.  I didn’t have the training of a doctor, but I was perfectly capable of helping someone quit natural remedies to quit smoking or lose weight.  There were certain lines of treatment and therapy that I did not feel comfortable performing and I would turn down clients that needed that type of help.

Whether you’re considering getting hypnotized for pain control, it’s always recommended that you consult with your doctor.  Your body experiences pain for a reason.  It’s telling you that something is incorrect.  Masking the pain with hypnosis, (while very effective), can also cause you to miss a more serious problem.  Always consult with your physician before using hypnosis for pain.

The most perilous part of hypnosis, in my opinion, is the hypnotherapist that might take your money in return for a worthless hypnosis session.  Yes, there are people in this commerce who are either not trained well enough, or who are just plain unscrupulous!  Whether you’re plotting to visit a hypnotherapist, I always recommend getting references from them.  Whether they can’t provide a few references, then find someone else.

To sum things up, hypnosis is not perilous.  It isn’t intellect control and the person being hypnotized can end the session at any point whether they don’t feel comfortable.  You can’t get “stuck” in hypnosis and no one can turn into some kind of “senseless zombie”.  Delight in this wonderful, relaxing and effective tool for self & health improvement.