Hypnosis is a description of an approach that allows the client to change their focus of attention to create a more useful sensory state. Hypnotherapy is when hypnosis is used in a therapeutic context. Hypnotherapy uses the hypnosis toolkit to deal with a wide range of client conditions including anxiety issues, food disorders, phobias and many other kinds of “stuck states”
During a hypnotherapy session or in other situations when you are experiencing the effects of hypnosis you will often find yourself in a more relaxed state than previously, but will remain aware of any suggestions made to you.
No, in fact quite the opposite! Hypnotherapy assists in helping you gain control of respiration, heartbeat, blood pressure and other functions. You will remain in control and aware the whole time, only integrating those suggestions that are useful and appropriate for you.
As long as a person is comfortable in wanting to experience a state of relaxation, then they will easily be hypnotised. There is however a school of thought that would respectfully suggest that when a client becomes fixated with a particular way of thinking, then they are in many ways already “hypnotised” by their own suggestions!
Yes, the usual side effects are an enhanced sense of well being, greater concentration and relaxation as well as improved energy levels!
Most people who seek out hypnotherapy or hypnosis are already “stuck” in a specific way of repetitive thinking. Hypnosis correctly applied provides the individual with greater freedom of choice and better states of well being.
Remember firstly never to listen when driving! Otherwise the best way to discover the benefits of listening to audio products is to do so in a relaxed environment where you will not be disturbed.