FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnosis

Answered by:

Mark Barrus, Director of Healthy Life Centers

Q. What’s the difference between group seminars and one-on-one hypnosis?

A. Group seminars often leave people disappointed because smoking habits are unique to each person. While there may be similarities, no two situations are exactly alike. Think of it this way—going to a seminar is like visiting your doctor with 50 other people in the room. It’s impossible to get the personalized care you need. With a one-on-one session, I can focus entirely on your specific habit. If you’re serious about becoming a non-smoker, start with a free consultation. Call or text 888-865-1870.

Q. Will I give away any secrets while under hypnosis?

A. No. You’ll never say or do anything you don’t want to. If I gave you a suggestion that went against your morals or beliefs, you would simply come out of hypnosis.

Q. Will I remember everything afterwards?

A. That depends on how deeply you go into hypnosis. Most people remember all or part of the session. Later, you’ll notice that suggestions resurface in your conscious mind, helping you make the changes you want in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Q. Are there any side effects from hypnosis?

A. The only side effects are positive ones. You may feel more relaxed, calm, and optimistic about your goals. Hypnosis is a safe, natural state of mind.

Q. How does it feel to be hypnotized?

A. Everyone’s experience is a little different. Some people feel very heavy, while others feel as though they’re floating. Almost everyone agrees they’ve never felt more relaxed. It’s like a very deep meditation where your mind slows down and your body unwinds completely.

Q. Can I be hypnotized against my will?

A. No. Hypnosis is a cooperative process. I can guide you into hypnosis, but only if you’re willing to go there. If you resist, it won’t work.

Q. I went to a hypnotherapist before and it didn’t work. Does that mean I can’t be hypnotized?

A. Not at all. The most common reason hypnosis doesn’t work is a lack of rapport with the therapist—or not being ready to make the change. Success comes from believing you can change and working with a hypnotherapist you trust and feel comfortable with.

Q. How do I know I will wake up from hypnosis?

A. Nobody has ever remained in hypnosis permanently. Even if something interrupted the session, you would naturally return to full awareness on your own.

Q. Do I have to remember things from my past to recover from my problem?

A. Not always. Sometimes repressed memories contribute to current issues, and bringing them into awareness can help you see them in a new light. But in many cases, we can work directly on the root of your problem without needing to revisit the past in detail.

Q. When I am “under,” will I be asleep?

A. No—you’ll be aware of everything happening during the session. You may move through different levels of awareness, but your unconscious mind stays active the entire time. That’s the part of you I work with to create lasting change.

What Hypnosis Is

Hypnosis is a relaxed mental state where your unconscious mind becomes more open and receptive to positive suggestions. In this state, you’re able to tune out worries and doubts, making it easier to access the subconscious and reprogram it in a healthy, empowering way. Many people compare hypnosis to the deeply relaxed state between wakefulness and sleep.

While you’re in hypnosis, your conscious mind takes a less active role, which allows me to work more directly with your subconscious to support the changes you want to make.

What Hypnosis Is Not

Contrary to what you may have seen in movies or stage shows, hypnosis is not about mind control. Modern research shows that you always have free will during hypnosis. If you don’t want to do something, you simply won’t. A hypnotherapist cannot force you to act against your values or wishes. Real hypnotherapy is a collaborative process—you decide to make the change, and I guide you through the process of achieving it

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In addition to stress relief, smoking cessation, and weight management, hypnosis can also help with a wide range of other concerns. I can work with you on:

• Building self-esteem and confidence

• Reducing obsessive behaviors

• Supporting general health improvements

• Addressing sexual dysfunctions

• Changing drinking habits or alcoholism

• Overcoming drug habits and addictions

• Improving relationships and resolving marital challenges

• Managing anxiety, phobias, and depression

• Easing insomnia and improving sleep

• Enhancing memory and focus

Whatever challenge you’re facing, hypnosis offers a safe and effective way to tap into your subconscious mind and create lasting, positive change.