Is doing it yourself [self hypnosis] as effective as being hypnotized by someone else [hetero-hypnosis]?
Self hypnosis can be more, the same, or less effective than hetero-hypnosis. It should go without saying that, in general, hetero-hypnosis with a professional for therapeutic purposes, not a stage show is superior to self hypnosis. But not by a lot. At least not always. And the independence, control, and breadth of application you achieve with self hypnosis more than make up for the differences between self hypnosis and hetero hypnosis. It might sometimes take a little longer to get there with self hypnosis, but you will have done it under your own power. And it is much better to risk taking a little longer than to risk putting yourself into the hands of an incompetent hypnotist (and spending a lot more money and time in the process).
Related Questions
- Okay, so you’ve convinced me hypnosis is real, and that I can be hypnotized, but isn’t hypnosis more effective in person than over the phone?
- Is doing it yourself [self hypnosis] as effective as being hypnotized by someone else [hetero-hypnosis]?
- Can Self Hypnosis Be As Effective As Hypnosis With A Hypnosis Professional?
