Can hypnosis be risky or even dangerous?
Scientific research has indicated that hypnosis is a relatively safe complementary treatment for a variety of mental, behavioral, and medical issues or distresses. That being said, it is also true that nothing we do in life is 100% safe 100% of the time. For example, research also suggests 9-15% of individuals reported short-term, mild, physical or cognitive side effects both during and after hypnosis. However, as long as you choose a trained and experienced hypnotherapist, and you participate fully in the hypnosis process by taking responsibility for your own self-care, your hypnosis experience will most likely be safe and positive.
