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Myths and Fears About Hypnosis
1. Myth of the weak mind:
It's believed by many that only weak minded or gullible people can be hypnotized. Actually, quite the opposite is true. People that have an above average intelligence or an active vivid imagination make the best subjects.
2. Myth that you can reveal some secrets that you don't want anyone to know:
You will NOT reveal any information you don't want to. You are aware of what is going on around you and what is being said to you. Your awareness is actually greater in hypnosis than when you are awake; it is your body that is relaxed, not the mind. Because of this awareness you are in control of what you reveal to the hypnotist.
3. Fear of looking foolish or being made to act foolish:
This myth comes from hypnotism stage shows. The people who volunteer are generally uninhibited, fun loving people, ready to put on a show. The hypnotist knows who to look for to enhance his performance.
4. Fear of loss of control:
You dont lose control in hypnosis. A hypnotized subject is always in full control and aware of what is going on around them. If the person hears a suggestion from the hypnotist that they dont like, they reject it.
5. Fear of not reaching the right state of hypnosis:
Most people expect to reach a state of unconsciousness or sleep, which is NOT true. They expect something mysterious to happen instead of natural feelings. In most cases, you should feel completely relaxed and aware of what is going on.
6. The fear of not waking up:
There is NO known case of a person that never wakes up from hypnosis. In fact, you are not asleep or unconscious, therefore their is no danger of not waking up.
