Hi 15m here, I want to know if hypnosis can make you less shy or more brave overall?

I don’t have access to a professional hypnotherapist at the moment so i was wondering :are there any free recording/ videos online that worked for anyone? And if there is a way i can check how hypnotizable i am. Sorry if this is a repeated question i am new to hypnosis.

The other day I was discussing with a hypnotist about something I noticed when I hit a certain level of trance and how I described it was whenever I'm feeling relaxed and heavy, my thoughts tend to do sort of like a flipping channel thing, where I see feeds of different things, sometimes it just things Ive seen before, maybe experiences I have had in the past, and it's funny because to me I thought that was my mind ignoring the hypnotist and starting to do its own thing, but what he mentioned was that's actually a good sign, it means that my conscious is taking itself offline but the subconscious is still intaking the words that are being said. What's rather interesting to me is it will do that for a few seconds and the snap back, its like my brain panics a bit and thinks "Oh crap, im not paying attention, go back to listening" when I feel like that is actually the wrong thing to do. I can't really control snapping back, but it was just an interesting thought about how sometimes it happens and it feels like its wrong, but its just a natural reaction, has anyone else had experience with this before as the volunteer or hypnotist? Is there something I could in particular to not scare myself into thinking im doing something wrong? Also just a side note, it doesnt actually pull me out of the trance, its just like my inner monitor realizes im not hearing the words, and so I become aware of the talking again.

I am clinically-certified but now years later I can see that that additional training was broadly defined and was just scratching the surface. I had my first Vet client last week and want to see more of this population that could really benefit from hypnosis. I've also dug around on the internet and have a better understanding of what Vets are dealing with. They can have sleep issues, pain issues, nervous systems are stuck in high arousal states, not to mention PTSD. There is a bunch of training out there so I thought I would post this in the community that might have so good, solid recommendations on getting more specialized in sleep, pain management, and PTSD. My scope is that I am a non-therapist, non-counselor.

Hello again!

Sort of piggybacking on my last experience, there was something else I noticed while volunteering for someone who creates hypnosis content.

There was myself and another volunteer who participated in the same video, and to keep it simple, we were both given a suggestion along the lines of "having the overwhelming urge to make chicken noises whenever a particular object came into view, and continuing until the object was taken out of sight."

What I found interesting was how differently we reacted.

For myself, it was a much calmer reaction, just little bursts of chicken noises coming out of my mouth, without any additional movements or expressions. What fascinated me was that it genuinely felt automatic, almost like the noises were already coming out before I had a chance to think about them. I was aware of what I was doing, but it still felt like something I couldn't stop.

The other volunteer, however, was much more animated. Along with making the noises, he was flapping his arms, moving around, and displaying mannerisms you might associate with a chicken.

And that got me thinking.

We both received essentially the same suggestion, yet our responses were noticeably different. I'm personally a very literal and analytical person, so I wonder if that influences how I interpret suggestions and why I didn't naturally add anything beyond what was suggested.

But I'm curious, when someone receives a suggestion, can their mind spontaneously expand on it, adding behaviors or mannerisms that weren't directly suggested? And could someone who's naturally more literal respond differently simply because of how they interpret the wording?

I'd be interested to hear perspectives from both hypnotists and volunteers who have experienced something similar.

Hi gang.

I've been looking into hypnosis to resolve a few problems. Just wanted a sanity check that my goals are reasonable before I dive in on making appointments.

1. Breakup Detachment. Pretty self explanatory. I went through an awful breakup last year with the man I thought I'd marry. I didn't want to leave but felt like I had to at the time (rampant cheating and manipulation from him). We stopped speaking in February. But ever since it all went down, I still feel like I can't breathe without him. I'd go back if that was an option. If I'm not at work, I'm couch rotting. I don't shower for days, eat like shit, drink a lot more than I'd like to, and have withdrawal from my friends and family quite a bit. I don't see much of a life without him. I don't want a relationship again and am planning to have a child alone. My goal isn't to fix this part, idc about staying cynical or jaded. But I want to detach enough where I can function again, find happiness (or at least find hope for my life) and stop focusing on the loss.

2. Active Lifestyle. My goal would be to reframe exercise and meal prepping as fun hobbies. I've always been overweight (150lbs, 5'3") but I just have no motivation to fix it. I've hated my body since I was a child. Maybe it's because I've become reclusive after that breakup, but it's even worse these days and I'm afraid to try new hobbies or make friends because of the way I look. So then I stay reclusive, get more depressed, and ruminate on the breakup even more. On the off chance that I do go out with my friends, I either wear baggy clothes or am distracted by how big I must look in my outfit. If I could find the discipline to just lock in for a few months, I'd have the body I'd always dreamed of. Of course, I'm also motivated because I want to be healthier and live longer.

Are these reasonable goals? Can I be helped with hypnosis? I've been in traditional therapy for over a year and it's just not working as I'd hoped. My therapist has also flat out told me that she can no longer help with the breakup because I'm so stuck.

Thank you!

I'm genuinely interested in hypnosis and subconscious reprogramming, so I recently attended a free consultation offered by a hypnosis coaching company.

The session started with questions about my struggles, insecurities, fears, and beliefs about money. Then the person guided me through a light hypnosis exercise, asking me to explore some pretty vulnerable emotions.

I actually found parts of the experience interesting and emotional.

But then came the pitch.

They offered me a multi-thousand-dollar hypnosis program that would supposedly help eliminate these subconscious blocks.

I explained that I had existing financial obligations and couldn't justify taking on that expense.

Here's where things got weird.

Rather than simply accepting my financial concerns, the salesperson started connecting my hesitation to the same limiting beliefs we'd explored during hypnosis.

At one point, he explained that my reticular activating system (RAS) was feeding my conscious mind reasons not to move forward.

Think about that for a second.

I came into the session, opened up about personal insecurities, and then felt like those same disclosures were being used as ammunition to overcome my objections.

I'm not claiming hypnosis doesn't work, and I can't speak to anyone's intentions. But the experience left me genuinely uncomfortable.

What bothers me most is imagining someone in a much more vulnerable financial or emotional position going through the same process.

When does helping someone overcome their limiting beliefs turn into using those beliefs to sell them something?

Has anyone else experienced anything similar in the hypnosis or personal development industry?

Hello everyone,

I wanted to discuss something that I recently experience and have experienced before when working with either a hypnosis audio file or a person themselves. A few times I have noticed a few things while going into trance, that occasionally my finger will start to sort twitch like its spasming, but it only seems to happen when im relaxing, its not like it occurs when I'm awake or doing things normally its only when i start to go into trance. Same thing with small shudders in my legs or arm, it feels like a spasm but its not again, just feels a little random.

The other sensation I tend to have is sensations of weight in my hands or on lower legs and feet, I understand with relaxation people are of course going to feel heaviness and slight weight in their body because their relaxing, but for me its like if I was holding a heavy phone in my hand or something was sitting on my legs, its like I can feel the weight of something there when there is nothing there at all, its very odd to explain but it happens once I hit a deeper point, and tends to just sort of sit there, it doesn't move around and its not a suggestion, its just like I'm holding something heavy or something heavy is laying on top of my legs.

Does anyone have an idea what's happening, why these sensations happen or movements happen?

I also apologize I'm trying to explain this as best as possible, trying to recreate or explain a sensation is sometimes hard to do but I hope this gives enough information and happy to go into details if needed.

Thanks,

-S

I’ve been diving into self-hypnosis lately, but honestly, it’s hard to tell what’s real success vs pure placebo.

For those of you who’ve been doing this for a while: what is the most dramatic result you’ve actually achieved with self-hypnosis?

And** **what technique/induction did you use, and how long did it take to see results?

Need some inspiration (and proof that this isn't all just hype).

Firstly, I am aware of rule 2, this is just a rant, not soliciting anyone in particular.

I have been interested in recreational hypnosis for a few weeks, I am currently reading Jacquin's "Reality is Plastic" (which is great btw) and Mark Wiseman's "Mindplay" is next on my list, and have been looking for likeminded people or groups near my area (the Netherlands).

Google (and Google maps) are not very helpful, because any search just shows advertisements for hypnotherapists (which are both outside of my budget, and not exactly what I am interested in), or links to paid courses. Discord servers tend to be too online for my liking, and kink-focsed sites like Fetlife have banished any discussion of hypnosis from their sites.

So, what do you do? Just stand outside holding a sign that says "discuss hypnosis with me?"

i heard a lot about self hypnosis, i tried youtube tutorials , some books etc

and still i can't do it properly

anyone knows about self hypnosis , if you know share your insight, experience and how do you do it

Alguém para relatar os problemas que tiveram com a biokinesis, ou experiências ruim que tiveram com o wespop mindlabs.

So I was recently hypnotized at a stage show. I’m curious as to the reason why when you’re under you feel super compelled to listen to and follow the hypnotist who put you under. I’ve watched YouTube videos of hypnosis shows since and in some of them people other than the hypnotist talks to the subjects and they completely blank them but as soon as the hypnotist instructs them to do something they immediately comply.

Why is it that subjects exclusively listen to the hypnotist when in trance ?

Hi everybody,

Hopefully we can make this a good learning space for everyone.
I recently started practicing hypnosis, I’m doing good (better than expected) but I’d like to get better with anchors and triggers.
Specifically I’d like to learn to instal anchors and triggers that can last after the subject is out of trance.
Example: I’d like my sub to fall into trance once I say [Trance]. How do I install the anchor properly in order to make it strong and lasting?

Be so kind to help a fellow hypnotist. It is beneficial for all ;)

Thanks!

I know its like, a whole thing with a psychological certificate and everything, but is there other way and places to learn without spending money (i'm a cheapskate).

I see a lot of videos online of people being “hypnotised” at magic or talent shows, but I can never tell if it’s real. Some people I know think it’s probably all actors or people that pretend to be hypnotised so they don’t disappoint the audience.

Has anyone ever actually been hypnotised and can share their experience, or know what truly happens at these shows?

As title says, I found that as long as command/trigger/suggestion aimed purely on body or mind it works flawlessly - striking a pose, losing control of body part, going blank, imagining something, visualizing spirals etc. But as soon as command requires mind and body to work together it fails; few examples: "When you see the spiral - your body will feels like it's underwater", "When your eyes get heavy - word X would appear in your mind".
Also my body/mind can follow desired effect but only as long as that feeling was there already. For clarity sake - "When you see word X feel how warmth spreading through your body" - if I was feeling this warmth before I would feel another wave of it, but as soon as it's gone trigger would do nothing.

So I think my body and mind are disconnected in that sense and I am not sure what I can do to change that. Or maybe there's something else going that I am unaware of?

Any suggestions are welcome and thank you in advance!

Hi. I successfully hypnotized a few people recently, but I’d like to get better and make triggers stick properly and learn how to to create anchors.

Also, I might need tips on how to properly bring subject into trance without using their preinstalled triggers.

I’d like to discuss with someone experienced how to become a better hypnotist.

Thanks you all!

How do i cosplay as someone who doesn’t have crippling anxiety and ocd? Is hypnosis helpful for this ?

Does anyone else love when Japanese girls are hypnotized? What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen them made to do?

Last night, I tranced someone without using an induction or a trigger.

I had tranced them previously, and they'd shown themself to be receptive enough to being hypnotised, so they were already used to it.

This time, I just looked the client right in the eye and spoke directly to their unconscious mind. I said that the client's body and mind knew what it was like to enter a trance already - all I wanted was to speak to the unconscious directly.

And that was exactly what happened.

Note: Setting the flair as "recreational."

I've not used a script for inductions for a long time. A lot of my inductions nowadays are verbal, and spontaneous. I observe each client reacting as the induction proceeds, using embedded language of course but also including non-verbal cues to nudge the client in the right direction.

At least twice, however, I have managed to induce an instant trance just by locking eyes with someone. The experiences were spontaneous, and the trances brief, but the inductions were definitely successful, with marked physiological changes each time.

So I'm going to explore this phenomenon. At the very least, I have a stable clientele with whom I can explore this transcendent technique of hypnotising people.

I will report on any results.

So I've met tist who I can consistently work with but lately it's been hard to find time to continue our routine and it'll stay like that for a bit. But I still desire to pursue hypno experience overall and improve myself as subject, so doing it solo seems like next logical thing.

How does one work on existing triggers/system to increase my agency and overall reception of them? I found that there's quite a bit of contradicting info and I'm a bit confused. Here's some things that I am somewhat certain may work:

- repeating triggers in front of mirror and pay attention to how body and mind reacts

- imagining each individual element in greater detail than average to make the overall connections easier for mind

But besides that I'm at complete loss. On top of that it's hard to imagine exploring new aspects that weren't touched before without external support that usually guided me.

So I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter or what resources may help!

P.s. I am not complete beginner. I've been exploring hypnosis for around year and a half but I barely scratched self hypno though

Hello there.

Is it possible to use hypnotherapy to develop or get really good at a skill/endeavor?
Lots of self sabotage, self doubt, past this past that as if all my subconscious know is to fail.
I have seen some success, but my goodness - - - so much BLOCKAGE.

Of course, I am aware that I have subconscious/trauma issues that I am dealing with from my past, so I want to know if hypnotherapy would work.

Thank you!