Top Three Common Misconceptions about Hypnosis Therapy Los Angeles

When Kristin, a thirty-year-old art teacher from Los Feliz, California decided to try hypnosis therapy, Los Angeles, she was hesitant, but she knew she had nothing to lose. Shortly after giving birth, Kristin experienced a post-partum depression. Therapy wasn’t helping, and neither was her medication. After admitting to having suicidal thoughts, she spent time in a psychiatric ward. That was the last straw. She recalls looking online for a hypnotherapist as a last resort. She wanted a hands-on approach for dealing with her depression to resolve the emotional issues that were keeping her from bonding with her son.

After several months of hypnotherapy, Kristin started to feel like her old self again. Although Kristin isn’t sure whether it was the hypnotherapy or the other methods she used that lifted her depression, but she can debunk a few myth surrounding hypnotherapy.

Myth One: Hypnosis is solely for entertainment.

Most of us can recall a time when we were exposed to hypnosis, but it probably wasn’t in a clinical context. From mysterious cloaked figures on television to stage performers, most people dismiss hypnosis as an amusing act. However, the use of hypnosis for healing purposes dates back thousands of years, as early as ancient India. Cultures around the world used hypnosis and it was even once used for pain management during surgery. Today, hypnosis is used by healthcare professionals including physicians, dentists, psychologists and even social workers. Hypnosis has been used to treat everything from smoking cessation to anxiety.

Myth Two: You’re unconscious during hypnosis.

Though you may be reclined with your eyes closed and your body still, you remain awake during hypnosis. Kristin recalls being able to respond to her hypnotist while under hypnosis. Everyone has different responses to hypnosis. Some people have clear memories of what took place during hypnosis while others have fuzzy memories. Some are able to move when prompted while others remain passive. No matter how respond, you are not unconscious, you’re in a deeply relaxed state.

Myth Three: Hypnosis will cure your condition.

Because hypnotherapy can treat a wide range of conditions, many people are under the impression that hypnotists can cure every ailment. The effectiveness of hypnosis varies from case to case. While hypnotherapy is a versatile tool, health experts warn that it can worsen some instances of trauma.

Now that you know the truth about hypnosis therapy Los Angeles and you’re still interested in giving it try, contact a hypnotherapist today.