By request, “Does Hypnosis Work?”

Gosh….if I only had a dime for every time I’ve asked, or been asked that question! The short and sweet answer is, “absolutely!”. Now, with that being said, I’ll elaborate on that statement a bit.

If you have read any of my previous articles you already know that I am a living proof that hypnosis works. I will say with all the confidence in the world that yes, hypnosis is a credible, valid solution to many of life’s problems for anyone who can open up to it as I did. Now I’m sure that you probably have heard this “Well, my friend tried hypnosis to quit smoking and she said it didn’t work for her. She said she doesn’t believe in it.”, am I right?

So here we go…the non-believer. This is why I needed to elaborate on my opening statement! You see, hypnosis and self hypnosis are very powerful tools when used by the willing person, and I’m told even some unaware participants, I’ll cover that in later articles after I research a little more. But you show me a person that’s scared to try hypnosis, or that thinks it’s all a show or trickery and really has no desire what-so-ever to be hypnotized, then I’ll show you the person that hypnosis very likely won’t work for! Hypnosis won’t do anything for someone that doesn’t want to be helped. I don’t believe that anybody can “force” hypnosis on another person against their will as long as that person is aware that that is what is going on. Oh sure, there are the stories of cults, and people like Hitler that basically brainwash or “hypnotize” their followers, but those are not the types of things that I’m speaking of here.

If you or someone you know is considering using hypnosis or self hypnosis to help them solve some issue, then that person needs to be open and ready to be helped. They actually really need to “want” to be helped. If you approach hypnosis with a positive, willing, and open minded attitude and can follow simple instructions, then you will find measurable improvements and get relief and benefit from hypnosis, just as I have. I’m sure of that.

It doesn’t take a whole lot to look around and see examples of hypnosis changing people’s lives. Most cities of any size have at least two or three hypnotists/hypnotherapist that do quite well and have many devoted and loyal clients. The hypnosis field is worldwide and it’s thriving more every day as people become more aware of the power within their own minds. I believe that most every state in the US, now has several schools that train new hypnotists not to mention the many resources where you can learn self hypnosis techniques. I’ve also found that most bookstores normally have lots of hypnosis books, hypnosis CD’s or DVD’s on hypnosis and we all know, the internet is absolutely full of hypnosis information. If you remember any of my previous articles, you know that this is the primary reason that I started this site. There is literally tons of information, and it often times gets really hard to decipher what is good, or real and what isn’t?

I mentioned that there are hypnosis schools in every state, and these schools are turning out new hypnotherapists every week! I’m sure that some of those students will go on to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I have no doubt though, that a few of those people will be handed a diploma after a weekend of training, and be sent out into the world to practice on people and charge them lots of money for their services! I still always recommend checking the credentials of the hypnotists/hypnotherapists that you’re planning to see. Ask the hypnotist for references. If they can’t give you any, or act bothered by your request, find someone different!

In closing, for me, hypnosis, self hypnosis & hypnotherapy are real and they really work! If you ever have questions or if I can ever be of assistance, or if you have a story to share, please feel free to contact us.

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