FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Hypnotism)

Frequently Asked Questions of Wayne F. Perkins

Educational Hypnotist

Question#1.

Does hypnotism only take place when a hypnotist gives suggestions to a subject or hypnotee?

Answer#1.

All hypnotism is self-hypnotism and can be executed alone by the subject or hypnotee.

Question#2.

Can subjects who have been tested for susceptibility to hypnosis and passed the testing, benefit from the hypnotic condition?

Answer#2.

Everyone can benefit from the hypnotic condition. No tests are ever needed.

Question#3.

Is stress  better treated by drugs prescribed by a doctor?

Answer#3.

Stress is better-controlled long term by teaching the subject how to use relaxation exercises before,
during and after stressful situations. However, prescribed drugs can be use in conjunction with the exercises.

Question#4.

Can a person be hypnotized to permanently lose weight?

Answer#4.

Working with the root cause connected to the symptom of overeating will assist the subject in long-term weight control.

Question#5.

Must a person or subject lose control to the hypnotist to achieve success?

Answer#5.

A person or subject learns from the hypnotist how to access the subconscious and
apply psychological techniques to achieve success.

Question#6.

Is suffering from pain is required in life?

Answer#6.

Pain is always an alarm or signal that something is wrong. You can turn off the alarm.

Question#7.

Can a person be hypnotized against his or her will?

Answer#7.

We currently have dangerous hypnotic "scripts" running in our brain every day that change our will.

Question#8.

Do you need to have a quiet room and conditions to achieve the hypnotic state?

Answer#8.

The hypnotic condition or "concentration" can be achieved anywhere. Many professional athletes
hypnotize themselves during strenuous and loud competitive events.

Question#9.

Is hypnotism is a "trance" state of mind?

Answer#9.

Hypnotism is an active, focused state of mind.

Question#10.

Does a hypnotist issue commands to achieve results?

Answer#10.

A hypnotist presents ideas that can be accepted or rejected by the subject or hypnotee to achieve results.

Question#11.

Is hypnotism is a religion?

Answer#11.

Hypnotism is just one of many words that translate into "focused concentration."

Question#12.

Must a subject or hypnotee achieve total muscle relaxation to become hypnotized?

Answer#12.

A person may achieve total muscle relaxation or be in a highly active physical state while concentrating
in the hypnotic state of mind.

Question#13.

Are executives are too busy to use self-hypnosis?

Answer#13.

The busier you are in your life, the more you are already using self-hypnosis.

Question#14.

Should a hypnotic subject only work on one problem or challenge at a time?

Answer#14.

Problems and challenges are interrelated. You may work on many goals at the same time.

Question#15.

Does an individual require several reinforcement sessions by a trained hypnotherapist in order to achieve success?

Answer#15.

An individual may reinforce hypnosis by repetition of the "prevailing thought" or "prevailing idea"
with no hypnotherapist present.