Hypnosis is a technique through which the subconscious mind can be reached. It is an altered state of consciousness with a purpose. Although some people have a fear of hypnosis, there is nothing mysterious about it as there is nothing abnormal about it. Medical experience has proved beyond doubt the therapeutic value of hypnosis.
1. What degree of concentration is required?
You may have had the experience of watching a sporting event or a television program so intensely that you were unaware when someone spoke to you. You have also probably discovered a bruise or cut on your body although totally unaware of having received the injury. Anyone having experiences similar to these has sufficient capacity for concentration to become hypnotized.
2. Will I be unconscious during the hypnotic session?
No. Even though you will feel completely and pleasantly relaxed, you will be acutely aware of everything that is happening. Since many people believe that hypnosis produces unconsciousness, they are often confused on this point.
3. What sensations will I experience during the hypnotic session?
Perfectly normal sensations. You will feel comfortable, relaxed and tranquil throughout and after hypnosis.
4. Would there be any possibility of me not coming out of the hypnotic state?
None what so ever.
5. Will the hypnotic session have any adverse after effects?
No. I have never encountered any marked adverse reaction to hypnosis in all my years of personal experience.
6. Will I recall what happened during my hypnotic session?
Yes. Your subconscious mind will recall what transpired. In the majority of cases, the conscious mind will also remember. The therapeutic value of hypnosis depends upon subconscious retention entirely.
7. Will hypnosis weaken my will power?
No. A strengthening of the will power and not a weakening occurs. This fact is utilized to combat the functional or organic disease from which the patient is suffering. Only a small fraction of your vast mental potential is normally used, and even this is reduced by stress, anxiety and tension of everyday living. Through hypnosis, we endeavor to utilize this potential.
8. Do medical associations approve the use of hypnosis?
Yes. The British Medical Association issued an excellent report on medical hypnosis in 1955. The Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association endorsed medical hypnosis in 1958.
9. Is hypnosis effective in eliminating undesirable habits?
Yes. It is a very effective means provided the person has an earnest desire to achieve permanent relief. For example: overeating, cigarette smoking, nail biting, alcoholism, anxiety, worry, fear, frigidity, scratching, certain digestive disturbance, various obsessions and compulsions, inferiority complexes, and loss of memory or burn out.
10. For what medical symptoms has hypnosis proven effective?
It has proven effective in the relief of: nervousness, insomnia, certain types of headaches, chronic aches and pain, itching, obesity, many so-called allergies, and numerous other symptoms.
