How Will I Know if I'm Hypnotized?
There are plenty of ways for me, as a clinical hypnotherapist to work out whether you’re in a hypnotic trance.
But what about you?
How will YOU know for sure that you’re actually in a trance? Many people have misconceptions about hypnosis, so in this article I’ll explain everything in detail.
One of the easiest ways to know if you’re in a state of hypnosis is if you can visualise and imagine what I’m saying.
If you are able to see, hear, feel, taste, smell or imagine what I describe to you, then you are using your visualisation skills and you are in a hypnotic trance.
What If You Can’t Visualize?
There are some people who simply cannot visualize anything no matter how hard they try.
This doesn’t mean that those people can’t be hypnotized. For these people I would use either direct suggestions or other methods, which do not require the use of the imagination in any way.
Still, even if you can’t visualise there are other ways for you to know whether or not you’re in a trance.
Mind Wandering?
One common thing that happens during your session is that your mind wanders off while I’m talking to you.
It feels similar to daydreaming and it might be annoying for you at first because you want to concentrate on what I’m saying – but don’t worry. This is normal and it’s supposed to happen.
In fact, it’s a great sign when this happens because it means you’re moving into the deeper states of hypnosis (called ‘theta’ and ‘delta’).
It is while your mind is wandering off that the suggestions I give you are being absorbed directly into your subconscious mind.
That’s a good thing!
Signs of Being in Hypnosis
During your sessions you move in and out of various states of trance, including alpha, theta and delta. All of these states are equally effective and you are just as receptive to the positive suggestions I give you whether you are in a light or deep state of trance.
Here are some more signs that you are in hypnosis:
- You can feel rapid eye movement (REM);
- You’re very relaxed and dreamy;
- You forget or miss entire sections of what I say to you;
- You feel heavy or tingly
As you can see it’s a pretty normal and achievable experience to be hypnotized. You can use hypnosis for lots of things, including confidence, sleep issues, smoking and anxiety.
If you’d like to talk to me about how I may be able to help you, feel free to call me or contact me.