The Truth About Hypnosis
Learn what hypnosis is (and isn’t) so you can feel confident, informed, and at ease before your session.
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Myths & Facts About Hypnosis
Myth #1:
A hypnotist has special or mystical powers.
Fact: Hypnotists don’t have powers — they guide you into a state you create yourself. Hypnosis is a skill, not magic.
Myth #2:
You might get “stuck” in hypnosis.
Fact: No one gets stuck in hypnosis. You can open your eyes and return to full awareness anytime.
Myth #3:
Hypnosis works instantly, like a miracle cure.
Fact: While some habits may change quickly, most issues require several sessions for lasting results.
Myth #4:
Not everyone can be hypnotized.
Fact: About 90% of people can experience hypnosis if they are willing and motivated.
Myth #5:
Only the weak-minded can be hypnotized.
Fact: The best subjects are intelligent, creative, and motivated. Hypnosis requires focus, not gullibility.
Myth #6:
You lose control under hypnosis.
Fact: You can’t be hypnotized against your will. You are always in control of what you accept or reject.
Myth #7:
You can be made to commit crimes or reveal secrets.
Fact: Hypnosis cannot override your morals or values. You only accept suggestions that fit your beliefs.
Myth #8:
Hypnosis is the same as sleep.
Fact: Hypnosis is actually a state of heightened awareness, not unconsciousness.
Myth #9:
You must be in a deep trance for hypnosis to work.
Fact: Even light states of hypnosis can create meaningful change.
Myth #10:
Hypnosis is unnatural.
Fact: Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention that people enter every day.
Myth #11:
Hypnosis is just relaxation.
Fact: Relaxation may occur, but hypnosis is a separate process of focused awareness.
Myth #12:
You can’t move in hypnosis.
Fact: You are always able to move, speak, or stop the session whenever you choose.
Myth #13:
Your eyes must be closed to be hypnotized.
Fact: Hypnosis can occur with eyes open or closed.
Myth #14:
Hypnosis is brainwashing.
Fact: Hypnosis empowers you to make your own changes — it is not coercion or indoctrination.
Myth #15:
The hypnotist has power over you.
Fact: Hypnosis is a partnership. The hypnotist is a facilitator, not a controller.
Myth #16:
Hypnosis is a “truth serum.”
Fact: You can choose what to share. You can even lie in hypnosis if you wish.
Myth #17:
Hypnosis is anti-religious.
Fact: Hypnosis has no religious ties — it is simply a therapeutic tool.
Myth #18:
Hypnosis always brings up repressed trauma.
Fact: Memories only surface if you are ready and choose to explore them.
🌿 At Pathways to Healing Hypnosis, we believe hypnosis is a natural, empowering process that helps you access your inner resources for healing and growth. 🌿
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