Myths about hypnosis, perpetuated by movies, urban legends and stage hypnotists lead people to think all kinds of things about hypnosis, including that it is somehow dangerous. Some people have heard that you can go into trance and not wake up. Or that the hypnotist can make you do things you don’t want to do. These things are untrue. You are always in control, always able to “came back” to full waking state at anytime if you wanted or needed to. The number one job of the subconscious mind is to protect you, and it is always on the job.

Hypnosis is simply a state of focused attention - like daydreaming - and you can't be stuck in it or be hurt by it. Hypnosis is used worldwide by doctors and therapists to improve treatment outcomes.

Always remember that hypnosis is not a treatment or cure for mental illness, and people suffering from psychosis, suicidal depression, or that are on medications for psychological stability should only be hypnotized by their doctors or psychiatrists or by an experienced hypnotherapist with the client’s doctor or psychiatrist present.