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Is Hypnosis Safe?
In the hands of a properly trained individual or one with experience it is perfectly safe. As is using mp3 hypnosis downloads, hypnosis cd's and dvd's if they have been crafted well. A person under hypnosis is aware of everything happening around them, aware of themselves and their hypnotist, and will retain a full and accurate memory of everything afterwards.
It is NOT advisable to use hypnosis whilst driving or operating machinery though or if suffering mental illness. Always check with your health care professional first .

Can Anybody Be Hypnotised?
Almost everyone! The exceptions are: those who are of extreme low intellect or suffering from senility or some forms of brain damage, infants and very young children, hard drug addicts, anybody under the influence of large amounts of alcohol and some drugs.

How Does It Work?
Ask 10 hypnotists and you are likely to get at least 8 theories, but the fact is, no one is 100% sure.
All that is known factually about hypnosis is that it allows the conscious mind to be bypassed, allowing direct access to the subconscious mind.

What Does It Feel Like To Be Hypnotised?
Hypnosis doesn’t come with a “oh I’m hypnotised now” feeling - in fact the majority of people insist after their first session that they have not been hypnotised!
After a few sessions the majority of people start to become aware of how the hypnotic state feels to them and for each person it is an individual experience. Some claim they feel extra heavy or light - some experience sensations of floating, whirling or spinning. A lot of people when in a hypnotic trance suffer a form of time distortion so that after the session there is a feeling that it was much shorter than it actually was. Basicly though, being in a hypnotic trance will come with feelings of deep relaxation.

Can Somebody's Mind Be Too Strong For Hypnosis?
Actually no, the stronger your mind the easier it is for you to achieve a hypnotic state as your mind is already conditioned to focus. If you do experience problems it is more likely to be fear that is holding you back than a mind that is not capable.