Why Does Stage Hypnosis Look Deeper Than One-to-One Hypnosis?

Question: I’ve noticed that volunteers in stage hypnosis shows often appear to go into much deeper hypnotic states than people in impromptu one-to-one hypnosis sessions (not hypnotherapy). On stage, subjects seem more relaxed, show stronger eye fluttering or rolling, experience more hypnotic amnesia, and generally appear far more responsive. I understand the usual explanations: stage […]

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Does the Spiegel Eye Roll Mean You’re in Hypnosis?

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Question: When I roll my eyes upwards as far as I can go, so only the whites of the eyes are seen by others, my eyelids flutter. Does this mean I am in an hypnotic state now, and I can affirm suggestions to myself? Apparently it’s called the spiegel eye roll. Answer: The Spiegel eye

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A Beginner’s Routine for Hypnotising Friends Safely

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Question: I’m a complete newbie with no experience in hypnosis. Two friends asked if I’d be willing to hypnotise them for fun suggestions (forgetting numbers, favourite celebrity, that sort of thing). I said yes, but I’m realising I don’t actually know how to structure it properly, or even how to get them into trance and

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Is “Higher Hypnosis” Real, and Can It Permanently Change Memories?

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Question: “Higher” hypnosis, changing memories of a person I’ve come here with 2 questions: 1. Does higher hypnosis actually exist in the form as explained further soon? 2. Does altering a person’s memories actually have the effects as described further down? So, a friend of mine has told me about this “higher”, more effective form

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What Self-Hypnosis Suggestions Work Best?

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Question: Results of self-hypnosis suggestions and commands. I’m curious what self-hypnosis suggestions and commands people use, when, and how well it works. One patient I know of wants to be adventurous but struggles with anxiety. She now makes suggestions and commands to herself every night before she falls asleep and viualizes—usually enjoying an adventurous outing.

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Will Hypnotherapy Still Work If I Haven’t Stopped Smoking Before My Session?

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Question: I 29(F) have a smoking cessation session booked in, in 4 days time and am currently still smoking – I am now have anxiety that this won’t help me quit as apparently I should have already stopped. Can anyone reassure me this will be okay – I desperately want to quit (4 a day)

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Why Does My Mind Fight Against Hypnosis Recordings?

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Question: I am new to hypnosis and I’m using one of the apps. I can clearly be hypnotised because I’ve seen results in certain areas. however, in other areas I seem to be fighting against the process. So this morning I was listening to a self-confidence session and I just felt as if my mind

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Who Are Some Famous Stage Hypnotists?

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Question: Can you name some famous stage hypnotists? Answer: Derren Brown: His shows are much more mentalism shows rather than straight hypnosis shows, but there are many elements of hypnosis in them, and he is a fully qualified hypnotist, making his inclusion here relevant. Paul McKenna: Neither as famous nor as popular as he once

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Do Professional Hypnotists Use Real Hypnosis or Just Acting?

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Question: Are professional hypnotists able to use real hypnosis or do they have to fake it with acting? If they do have to fake it, how can you tell if someone is a real hypnotist? Answer: Yes, hypnosis is real, but it’s probably not what you think it is. Actual hypnosis is real and does

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Why Can’t I Be Hypnotised?

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Question: Why can’t I be hypnotised? Answer: You almost certainly can. The thing that makes many people think they can’t be hypnotised is because they think hypnosis is something it isn’t. How it is portrayed in movies and on TV shows is not at all how it actually is in reality. Under hypnosis you are

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