What does being hypnotized feel like?
A — To answer a question with a question: What does daydreaming feel like? There’s no “one size fits all” explanation for how Hypnosis feels. You will be relaxed. You may even go to sleep (it’s OK; your subconscious is still getting the suggestions). Your body may feel heavy, like it’s sinking into the chair. Or it may feel light, like you’re floating into the clouds. Some people say they’re not even aware of their bodies at all. Most people will experience “time distortion”. You may feel like a one hour session is only five minutes, or you may feel like the session lasted 3 or 4 hours. Q — What if I go to sleep during Hypnosis? Is it still effective? A — It’s OK if you go to sleep. It’s even OK if you snore. It just means you’re very relaxed. Your conscious mind may doze off, but your subconscious mind is ALWAYS alert and hearing the suggestions. Q — What if I need to scratch my nose or ear? Will that bring me OUT of Hypnosis? A — No, if you feel the need or urge to scratch your
Most people describe hypnosis as profoundly relaxing. They find their bodies will sometimes feel very light or weightless and at other times they may have a heavy sinking feeling. However, most find they are so relaxed they simply have no desire to move during the session. While in hypnosis, people typically hear and remember everything that is said and, in fact, they can easily speak and respond to questions. Upon emerging from the hypnotic state, clients normally feel very refreshed, relaxed, and motivated regarding the changes they are making in their life.
