Chicago Hypnosis-& Hypnotherapy FAQs

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According to the US government, hypnosis is the bypassing of the critical factor of the mind (the part which compares new information with old information that may already be stored in the subconscious mind) and acceptance of acceptable selective thinking. Hypnosis allows us to bypass this comparing mechanism so that information can go right into the subconscious mind and affect our limiting beliefs and our habits so we can make powerful change right away.  The State Of Hypnosis and hypnosis used in conjunction with therapy (hypnotherapy) or Hypnosis & psychotherapy work together for the betterment of your mental health.

What Does It Feel Like To Be In Hypnosis?

There is no "Feel" to hypnosis, it is something that must be experienced.  It is a state of mind that is often associated with altered or heightened perceptions.  Access to information not typically utized is prevalent in this state.  Some people report feeling very relaxed in a state of hypnosis, others feel like they are everything and nothing.  Often in sessions you will feel most pleasurable relaxed as we will work on inducing this state.

Will I be unconscious or blacked out?

No your senses and hearing in particular are very acute in hypnosis.  You hear everything the hypnotist says and can recall it as well as engage in talking or otherwise being conversational  Hypnosis is not to be "out" or "unconscious".

Can hypnosis work for anyone/Can anyone be hypnotized?

Yes hypnosis can work for anyone if you choose to you can be hypnotized, there are many methods the experienced practitioner may use.  If you have had difficulty before it is most likely due to lack of understanding or poor technique of the previous hypnotist.

Is Hypnosis Or Hypnotherapy Medically Approved?

Yes the American Medical Association as well as the American Psychiatric Association have approved and endorsed hypnotherapy as an effective treatment. Hypnosis can be used to help an Effective Weight Loss Plan and in Stop Smoking/Smoking Cessation Programs.

Is Hypnosis Or Hypnotherapy Safe?

As all hypnosis is essentially Self Hypnosis.  It should come as no surprise that this state is naturally induced many times during the course of our day. How many times have you peacefully slipped into a daydream? That reverie is a state of hypnosis, what about driving safely to a location and not recalling how you got there and not being aware of the passage of time, or watching a program or movie or Reading a book and experiencing the altered state of awareness that occurs when deeply enthralled. Hypnotism is akin to these states with the possibility of experiencing heightened perception in some instances  Hypnotherapy is widely accepted by doctors, dentists and other medical practitioners as a complementary or even as a stand alone therapy. An experienced hypnotist can utilize hypnosis to facilitate many powerful, beneficial and lasting changes your life. A hypnotist who has utilized this practice to learn the workings of the mind can take his skills and apply them to your particular situation using conversational hypnosis in a therapeutic setting based on feedback received from you

Can you get stuck in hypnosis?

No, a hypnotist will always bring you out, usually feeling more alive and energized than before.  If left in hypnosis you would emerge as no instruction is being given.

Can A hypnotist hypnotize me to do something I do not want to do?/Mind Control

No You are always in control of your own mind, conversational hypnosis in a therapeutic setting is not mind control by means of another co-opting your free will. Your free will cannot be taken away. Mind control in that manner is not an issue.  You never do anything you do not want and if a contrary suggestion is given you would simply not accept it. Control of your mind is always in your own hands.

Will I learn Self Hypnosis In My Hypnotherapy Sessions?

Yes In your hypnotherapy sessions you will learn Self Hypnosis.  Your practicing Self Hypnosis and using your own time to hypnotize yourself will allow you to achieve in greater benefits from our sessions and you will be able to continue this practice at your own convenience.  Self hypnosis for weight loss and other self hypnosis techniques are taught during each hypnotherapy session. Also check the Traveling-Chicago Hypnotist-Hypnosis Blog for more on self-hypnosis.

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