MYTHS
For many people the word hypnosis conjures up images of swinging watches, mysterious gestures, or people clucking like chickens! In fact, many of the associations people have to hypnosis are based on myths.
Some of the most common myths are:
- When a person is hypnotized they are in a deep sleep.
- Hypnosis takes away self-control.
- The hypnotist can make you do or say embarrassing things.
- After hypnosis, you don’t remember anything that happened.
FACTS
While many people report that they find hypnosis to be extremely relaxing, relaxation is not an essential part of hypnotic work. Nor is the subject "asleep" at any time.
In fact, people are often surprised to find that when using hypnosis, they remember everything that is said, as well as everything that happens.
If you choose to use hypnosis in your treatment, you will be in control at all times, and cannot be induced to do or say something that you do not otherwise want to do or say.