Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnosis

Question: What if I can’t be hypnotized?

Answer: All hypnosis is self-hypnosis so anyone with the desire, ability to focus their attention, and willingness to follow acceptable suggestions can quickly enter hypnosis.

Question: Is it true that only weak minded and gullible people can be hypnotized?

Answer: The opposite is true. The higher the IQ and the greater imagination and concentration abilities a person has, the easier and deeper the person can go into hypnosis. Remember, the ability to focus “selective attention” is necessary.

Question: What if I don’t go very deep?

Answer: Usually the light stage of depth for weight control is all that’s needed. However, after listening to this recording several times, you will find yourself at a much greater depth quicker each time you listen to it.

Question: Will I tell secrets when I’m in hypnosis?

Answer: During hypnosis you have greater powers of selectivity than when the conscious mind is not distracted. Your secrets are safe.

Question: Will I lose control in hypnosis?

Answer: People in hypnosis got there because they were able to control their thoughts, breathing and feelings to the extent that they can experience and benefit from this state. For guidance and suggestions to work, enhanced control is required, not less.

Question: What if I don’t wake up?

Answer: Getting stuck in hypnosis doesn’t happen. It is very true that some people enjoy this complete state of mental relaxation to the point that they would rather stay in hypnosis for a while longer than come back to a more stressful conscious situation. But they all come back when they are ready. Remember hypnosis engages some parts of the brain that are not active during natural sleep. You will have to come out of hypnosis first before you can drift into natural sleep. If you're concerned that you might drift into natural asleep after the session, set an alarm clock to wake you.

Question: Will I remember what happened?

Question: Will I act goofy like those people who go up on stage during a hypnosis show?

Answer: People who volunteer for a stage hypnosis show usually have a high level of exhibitionism and are ready to participate in entertaining the audience. They are expecting to act goofy, want to act goofy and enjoy acting goofy. You on the other hand during the hypnosis session on the recording will not be asked to do anything goofy and therefore won't.