Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The Dangers of Self-Hypnosis

The massive amount of information available online and the desire most people have to do things their own way has created a generation of DIYers. DIY can often be a good idea, but it can also backfire. The internet is unregulated and much of the information available is inaccurate, incomplete and often downright wrong. Also, each individual has his or her own strengths and weaknesses and to presume that your DIY efforts will succeed just because the internet says they will is a huge mistake. Nowhere is this truer than in the case of self-hypnosis.

Self-Hypnosis Is Not the Same As Self-Help

Self-help is using your internal physical and mental resources to get things done. Hypnosis means bypassing the critical mind that controls your everyday activities to access the subconscious mind that controls habits. With hypnosis you are not using your resources to achieve an end, you are changing yourself and your resources. That is something that is not easy to do yourself. You need guidance to control the process and get the kind of results you want. Without it, there could be negative consequences.

What Could Go Wrong With Self Hypnosis

The innumerable website and e-books that extoll the virtues of self-hypnotism conveniently ignore some critical facts.

  • When hypnotized, the doors of your mind are open. This enables behavior patterns to change. You have to be sure that once that happens, the doors are closed again. Or the changes may not be for the better.
  • Not coming out of the hypnotic trance correctly could cause a variety of problems like headaches or the hypnosis being ineffective.
  • A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. You may be able to hypnotize yourself, but the experience may not provide you with the results you need. A qualified hypnotherapist knows exactly how to use hypnosis as a tool for the betterment of the person under her care.
  • When you are in a state of hypnosis, you disassociated from the world around you. If something should occur that requires your response, your soul or inner being will react instinctively to bring you back so you can do what is required to protect yourself. That being said, having another person present to help you deal with any emergency is always a good idea.
  • If you think that self-hypnosis is something you want to try, contact a professional hypnotist who will guide you on how to do it properly and the precautions that need to be taken to keep you safe and derive the maximum benefits from the experience. Hypnosis is a serious matter. It can change your life for the better, but it must be done correctly.

Consult A Qualified Specialist

Hypnosis is a complicated subject and if not done correctly, the results can be at best disappointing. At worst, the problems you tried to resolve could remain the same or perhaps even get worse. The best way to ensure that hypnosis gets you the results you want and expect is to consult a Certified Consulting Hypnotist. She will evaluate the nature or the condition and decide if hypnosis can help you, if self-hypnosis is right for you and if so, how it should be done. She will be able to use her experience and skills to take you through the process, keep you safe at all times and protect your interests so that you emerge from the hypnotic state in the right way. Hypnosis is not something you do every day. When you need to use it, be safe with a professional.