Have you ever been hypnotized?

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Tell us about it.

 

[Serena]

No, but I was a club one time when the entertainment was hypnotizing people. It was very funny.

 

[Beth76]

I don't really believe in it. But, I would be interested in trying it to prove myself right or wrong.

 

[CheshireVal]

I don't really believe in it, personally. Actually, I believe in it, but not for myself. I think you have to be open to the idea of it working before it can actually work for you.

My dad is a psychologist who also practices hypnosis. He actually hypnotized my mom to feel no pain while she was giving birth to my younger brother. And it worked!

 

[tiggersmom2]

No, but I was a club one time when the entertainment was hypnotizing people. It was very funny.

Me too!!!

 

[illini]

I went to a weight loss hypnotist. I used to drink Pepsi by the gallons-LOVED the stuff. It was almost 2 years ago that I went and have maybe had 10 since then. So I would definitely say it worked for me. I didn't really feel hypnotised though just very relaxed. I didn't lose any weight from it though I guess I should listen to my souvenir cd some more!

 

[GeorgeG]

I've never been hypnotized, but I studied it years ago and learned it was easier to do than many people think. Essentially, all hypnosis is "self-hypnosis. The hypnotist is simply a facilitator.

You do have to be very careful what you suggest since even some things that seem harmless can actually be dangerous. You may be able to suggest a person does not feel pain from a flame, but the skin does get burned. You have to be careful about playing with someone's emotions. Hypnotizing someone can be easy. It's what you do with it that can get complicated.

I'm getting very sleepy now...

 

[Papa Deuce]

I don't know how to answer that. I was in a college class being taught by a hypnotherapist. He tried to mass hypnotize the class. He did his whole routine and then instructed those who "went under" to ask specific questions when we woke up.

Now, the whole time I felt like I was in control. And yet, when I "woke up", I could not for the life of me stop myself from asking the question I was told to ask. I tried.

So, I do not know...

 

[SherryNC]

 

[AZKathy]

I saw a psychologist for my depression after my back injury. I had no idea that he specialized in Transformation; I thought I was going there for counselling. Anyway, we discussed my "problems" and then he discussed hypnosis. I was not a believer in it, but agreed to give it a try that session. Lo and behold, I went into trance very easy. I was able to use his CD's for self-hypnosis at home to help ease my stress and depression and also be able to sleep through the night. I enjoyed going into trance; it took away a lot of stress. So, I am a believer now!