Welcome to Ask Dr. Mex. This is where I answer the questions people bring to me about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Some are straightforward, others are more unusual, but every single one deserves a clear and honest response.
Hypnosis is one of those topics that carries more than its fair share of myths, misunderstandings, and wild claims. Part of my job here is to cut through that noise. Whether the question is about what hypnosis feels like, whether it can help with a specific problem, or how to tell a good hypnotherapist from a bad one, I’ll tell you the truth as it is, not as people might prefer it to sound.
Why I created Ask Dr. Mex
Over the years I’ve noticed that most of the information about hypnosis you find online falls into one of three categories: too shallow to be useful, too academic to be practical, or too dressed up in gimmicks to be trusted. That helps nobody.
The reality of hypnosis is much simpler. It’s a natural state, one we all experience daily, and when used properly it can be a powerful tool for change. At the same time, it’s not a miracle cure. It won’t turn you into a robot who blindly follows commands, and it won’t magically erase problems without effort or commitment.
This section exists to give people the chance to ask direct questions and get equally direct answers. No jargon for the sake of it, no sugar-coating, and no nonsense.
If you’d like to get involved, you can send me your own question, or simply browse through the archive of answers so far.
How to ask your own question
If you have a question of your own that you’d like me to consider answering, you can send it through the contact page. Please note that I can’t promise to answer every submission, and it may take some time before your question appears here.
Where to read past answers
To explore all the hypnosis questions I’ve already answered, head over to the Ask Dr. Mex archive. New responses are added regularly, so check back often to see what’s new.