The opposite is true, namely that hypnosis is a slightly altered state of mind, you are totally awake, highly focussed, mentally more alert and always in control. In fact, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, because you allow yourself to be hypnotised. Nobody can force you. The hypnotised person complies at will and can come out of hypnosis whenever they want to.
In no way are ordinary rules of human behaviour suspended, e.g. if a suggestion is given with which a person disagrees it will be rejected.
Some people fear that when in a trance, evil spirits or demons can enter their minds. If one considers that hypnosis is a natural phenomenon and is a natural part of our daily lives, it would then mean that evil spirits would be able to enter our minds while we concentrate intensely in various situations daily - something we know is untrue and which none of us fear.
Similarly, a common fear is that under hypnosis a person could be made to reveal personal details or secrets. If this was possible, the police would be the keenest students of hypnosis. The image of a trance created by the media is at fault, because people expect to become unconscious and robotic, not aware of what they are saying or doing. Reality is however that you remain in control, very conscious and aware. |
