MYTHS ABOUT HYPNOSIS
Myth: a person may stay "stuck" in hypnotic state
FACT: The hypnotic state can be terminated at will. It is as simple as opening the eyes. You cannot get stuck in hypnosis and not “wake up.”
Myth: Hypnosis is sleep, an unconscious state
FACT: In hypnosis you are aware of everything that is going on around you. Hypnosis might resemble sleep, yet it is not sleep, and is in fact a state of expanded awareness. You are fully aware of what is being said to you when in hypnosis and can reject any suggestion that is given to you at anytime.
Myth: Hypnosis is truth serum. A person could be made to say anything, reveal secrets
FACT: You can lie in hypnosis. You can edit and withhold information in hypnosis. You do not have to reveal secrets. When hypnotized, you will not do anything against your will. You can reject any suggestion that is given to you. A client will never divulge or do anything that he or she would not say or do in a regular waking state
Myth: Hypnosis is anti-religious
Fact: There are no religious connotations associated with hypnosis
Myth: Hypnosis is brainwashing
A hypnotist cannot make someone do something that they would not do normally and empowers his client to access this state himself and to make his own positive changes