5 Hypnosis Side-Effects to be Aware of Before Starting a Session
Hypnosis is a well-researched methodology that has withstood the test of time. Over hundreds of years, doctors, therapists and scientists have continued to use hypnosis in their practices with unprecedented results. Despite its proven benefits, some individuals remain skeptical on the application of this mind-body therapy, perhaps with good reason. After all, unprecedented results come with massive life changes and transformation.
You’ll want to be aware of some possible side-effects you could experience as a result of participating in hypnosis. Outcomes such as reaching your goals, having a clearer outlook, and transforming your life could come as quite the shock! Here are five staggering side-effects to look out for before choosing hypnosis:
1. Reaching Your Goals
Whether you want a promotion or to break your bad habits, hypnotherapy can help you achieve your goals. Hypnosis enables you to identify and avoid self-defeating setbacks like negative self-talk and subconscious fears. Consider hypnosis as a means for reaching goals such as, but not limited to:
- Addressing phobias
- Increasing your salary
- Losing weight
- Alleviating chronic pain
Be careful what you wish for because with the use of hypnosis, you just might get it!
2. Having a Clearer, Improved Outlook
Practicing hypnosis is one of the best ways to enhance your overall outlook on life. You might start hypnosis with the intention to achieve a certain goal, and find that you’ve improved your day-to-day mood as an accompanying benefit. Better yet, hypnosis can be used in conjunction with other therapies. In fact, studies have shown the efficacy of hypnosis as a method for addressing generalized anxiety and stress.
3. Change Your Bad Habits
Hypnosis can help you quit bad habits and addictions, such as smoking, procrastination, and overeating. Using hypnosis, you’ll more easily be able to identify problems that lead to destructive behavior and eliminate them at the source.
This side-effect can be especially challenging. Some hypnosis users report a surplus of free time after eliminating bad habits, being forced to pick up hobbies such as hiking, meditation and plain-old relaxation. You have been warned!
4. Conquer Your Self-doubt
Hypnosis allows you to get closer to your own desires, interests and passions. Using this methodology, you’ll awaken a refreshed sense of purpose and drive that comes organically from within. The confidence you’ll experience from achieving your goals and eliminating bad habits will impact your overall self-confidence.
Tread lightly with this side-effect, self-confidence comes with its burdens of getting what you want, speaking your mind, and owning your awesomeness.
5. Improved Sleep
Hypnosis is an effective mind-body treatment for insomnia. With the use of hypnosis, you’ll learn effective, personalized ways to fall asleep and stay asleep naturally. Studies have shown that hypnosis for sleep is a ‘promising treatment’ that can be helpful with disorders such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea, amongst others.
Your new, well-rested self will want to be wary of this particular side-effect. Imagine your potential productivity after regularly experiencing 8 hours of sleep per night. You might be unrecognizable to colleagues, family and friends!
Hypnosis Side-Effects: The Bottom Line
By now you’ve probably caught our drift – hypnosis is a safe method of therapy with little to no actual side-effects. In fact, there have been no recorded cases of hypnosis affecting users in adverse ways. At most, you might feel a mild, euphoric feeling after a hypnosis session. Despite what you might have heard, the most impactful ‘side-effects’ of hypnosis are those listed above.
Start achieving goals, improving confidence and managing stress with help from Modern Day Hypnosis. Book an appointment with an experienced hypnotist today, or take transformation into your own hands and learn self-hypnosis with Self-Applied Hypnosis Training.
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