Frequently Asked questions
FAQ
- Just what is hypnosis and how does it work?
- How far back can hypnosis be traced?
- How can you tell if a person is hypnotized?
- How does one know if he is really hypnotized?
- How can it be that one hypnotist may be unable to put someone under, while another may be successful?
- Is it possible to be just a "little bit" hypnotized?
- You have stated that all normal people are hypnotizable, yet I know some, myself included, who have tired - unsuccessfully
- Do people react differently to hypnosis?
- What characteristics in a person would make him difficult to hypnotize?
- Can hypnosis work if a person doesn't really believe in it? How important is the "faith " factor in hypnotic conditioning?
- Why are some people receptive to hypnosis and other not?
- What would I have to do in order to be hypnotized?
- How can a person, not receptive to suggestion, become receptive?
- Is it necessary to be in a sleep state in order to experience the trance state (hypnosis)?
- What is this so-called "trance", induced by hypnosis?
- Can you awaken yourself from the hypnotic state?
- What are some of the most prevalent misconceptions about hypnosis?
- Will I be able to drive, after being hypnotized?
- Can a person be hypnotized over the telephone?
- Can a person talk while in the state of hypnosis?
- Can a person be "persuaded" to commit anti-social acts, under hypnosis?
- Is it true that only weak-minded people can be hypnotized?
- What about losing control of yourself, submitting to another person's will?
- Does the hypnotist wield any real "power"?
- I read that some girl was hypnotized to marry someone, Can this be true?
- Is there any danger of failing to awaken from a hypnotic trance?
- What happens if a hypnotized person is left alone?
- What would happen if a suggestion, given under hypnosis, were not removed?
- Can hypnosis trigger off some psychosis?
- Is hypnosis dangerous?
- Can hypnosis causes irreparable harm?
- Can hypnosis be harmful to a person with a cardiac condition?
- Can you expound on the subject of "depth" in hypnosis?
- I have read of a "hypnoidal" state. Please explain.
- Is a really deep state needed to achieve help in hypnosis? I don't think I can be hypnotized too deeply. Are there different levels of state induced?
- How can one tell if he would be a good hypnotic subject and be able to achieve a deep trance?
- Is daydreaming an example of hypnosis?
- You state that hypnosis activates the subconscious mind. What about dreaming while asleep? Is this the subconscious at work?
- What about this "sleep learning"? Is this hypnosis?
- What is the real truth about hypnosis? Can't anyone learn to hypnotize someone?
- What are some of the more often dealt with problems you have?
- What is the difference between talking to a person in the normal state and talking to a person in the hypnotic state?
- Can a hypnotist overhaul the subconscious?
- Please explain "auto-hypnosis"?
- Can self-hypnosis uncover deep-lying problem?
- Why is it the harder one tries to accomplish something, the more difficult it is? Can hypnosis help?
- Is self-hypnosis dangerous?
- Is there any difference between stage hypnosis and medical hypnosis?
- I've seen a stage act with a person stretched between two chairs, in the hypnotic state, Please explain this.
- Am I correct in thinking that there is no genuine hypnotism when used for entertainment purposes, on the stage?
- Would there be any danger in so-called "faith healing"?
- Is there any objection to hypnosis on moral grounds?
- What is "neutral" suggestion? Have you heard of it?
- Can all suggestions be accepted, under hypnosis?
- Please explain the term " transference". What is meant by "rapport", in hypnosis?
- What about an emotional relationship with a hypnotherapist?
- Does hypnosis foster dependency on the hypnotist?
- Is hypnosis is so good, why isn't it used by more doctors? Why isn't hypnosis more readily accepted?
- Is hypnosis used much by psychiatrists?
- What is "hypnoanalysis"? Is this related to "psychoanalysis"?
- Can the time for formal psychoanalysis be materially shorten by the use of hypnosis?
- What is the full range of effectiveness of hypnotherapy?
- Will elimination of symptoms result in substitute symptoms?
- Is hypnosis or the process of hypnotizing a person, in itself, a medical procedure?
- Are all hypnotist doctors?
- I know what a "conditioned reflex" is, but can this be related to any hypnotic activity?
- Was the great Pavlov knowledgeable about hypnosis?
- Please explain "post-hypnotic" suggestion.
- Suppose a post-hypnotic suggestion is given to be carried out, say, a year later, will this be done?
- Can hypnosis compel one to confess a crime? Can a hypnotized subject tell a lie?
- Can a person be hypnotized without knowing it, against his will?
- Can hypnosis increase functions of the brain, in learning, etc?
- Why is the learning process made easier in hypnosis?
- Can hypnosis be used to help students?
- Can hypnosis sharpen recall ability?
- Can hypnosis help to overcome mental blocks?
- Can a salesman use hypnosis?
- Can hypnosis help overcome stage fright?
- Can hypnosis permanently help you get rid of "hang-ups" and bad habits?
- Would hypnosis be helpful in overcoming phobias?
- How long does it take to break negative habits?
- Can hypnosis make me stop smoking even if I don't want to, really?
- Can hypnosis help an alcoholic?
- Can a person be hypnotized while intoxicated?
- What about hypnosis for medical problems?
- Have you ever healed any organic problem with hypnosis?
- What about problems involving "health"?
- Can any doctor refer patients for hypnosis?
- Has hypnosis ever been tried for skin problems?
- What about the use of hypnosis to cure allergies?
- Can hypnosis help relieve the aches of arthritis and bursitis?
- Can hypnosis cure asthma?
- I still cannot understand how hypnosis can alleviate pain (such as migraine headaches, etc.)?
- Can pain from surgery be relieved by hypnosis?
- Can hypnosis relieve pain?
- Is there such a thing as "dual" personality? Can hypnosis help?
- Can hypnosis be used to induced dreams?
- According to the movie, Freud utilized hypnosis, but I am told he gave it up. Can you say why?
- Can hypnosis be of value in overcoming hysterical blindness?
- Has hypnosis ever been of value in cases of epilepsy?
- How effective is hypnosis in cases of enuresis (bet wetting)?
- How effective is hypnosis in cases of stuttering?
- Can hypnosis help a situation of sleeplessness?
- Can hypnosis be of benefit in optometric situations, for example in helping adjust to contact lenses?
- How effective is hypnosis in breaking the habit of nail-biting?
- Please touch upon the use of hypnosis in such problems as gagging, in dental work. Also, control of salivation?s
- I am told you recently conditioned a dental patient, through hypnosis, to undergo dental surgery without pain. Is this possible?
- Can hypnosis be used for burns?
- What is meant by "auto-conditioning" for childbirth. Is it like hypnotism? Can hypnosis really ease childbirth?
- Is it really true that hypnosis can help a childless couple have a baby?
- Is hypnosis effective in removing homosexual tendencies?
- What, if any, value is hypnosis in sex problem?
- How hypnotizable are children?
- Can a person hear what is being said, while undergoing surgery?
- Have you performed any major surgery under hypnosis? Please comment on acupuncture. Could it be a form of self-hypnosis?
- Are there any dangers in the use of hypnosis for reducing? Can hypnosis really help control eating habits?
- Can hypnosis help an introverted person? What about hypnosis for personality changes?
- Can hypnosis help overcome feelings of inferiority?
- Can hypnosis help overcome a bad temper?
- How effective is hypnosis in behavior control?
- What about hypnosis for behavior disorders in children?
- Is there really such a thing as mass hypnotism?
- Can hypnosis overcome hostility and anger?
- How about the use of hypnosis in working with narcotic addiction, since this problem is a subject of major concern?
- Why is it that I can play golf quite well, in practice, but my game falls apart in a match? Can hypnosis help?
- Can hypnosis help improve my tennis game?
- How effective is hypnosis in improving athletic ability? Is it harmful to use hypnosis in sports?
- Can hypnosis improve skills?
- Can you use hypnosis to locate missing articles?
- What about comparing "truth serum" to hypnosis?
- Can you briefly explain the use of hypnosis in investigative work? I understand it is often used by police agencies?
- Please explain the term " time distortion"?
- Is there any similarity between yoga and hypnosis?
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