Hypnosis (from the Greek
hypnos, "sleep") is often thought to be "a trance-like
state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose
suggestions are readily accepted by the subject." The technique
is sometimes used for medical purposes to relieve anxiety, or
otherwise improve or alter behavior.
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HYPNOSIS
1. Someone with a strong mind or will power is difficult to
hypnotize.
This is not true. You want to enter hypnosis.
A strong mind or will
power will help you do whatever you want to do.
2. You are not conscious while under hypnosis. This is not true. Most
people describe it as feeling extremely relaxed or half awake and
half asleep.
And the deepest levels as a lucid dream.
3. You are put into hypnosis. This is not true.
You are guided into hypnosis.
You have to help by imagining the images as well as you pleasantly can.
4. Hypnosis is a constant state. This is not true.
There are times when you
are more aware and times when you are less aware.
This is normal.
