The Dangers of Self Hypnosis and Why You Should Avoid It
Many people have a wrong preconceived notion about hypnosis. Try mentioning the word to someone on the street in an informal poll, and most will define it as some kind of magical act. They can’t really be blamed for thinking that, considering how hypnotism has been portrayed in the media over the years. But first impressions are not always correct. In fact, hypnosis has been used in the areas of personal growth and self-development, and as an alternative rehabilitation technique in various medical facilities around the world, with great success.
Many people who are desperate for change and self-improvement have turned to self-hypnosis methods to jump-start their life-changing experiences. While it may be true that most have been fortunate enough to be successful with it, the truth of the matter is that self-hypnosis can be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken.
The concept of hypnosis is undoubtedly complex, but the general idea is this: Basically, when someone is subjected to hypnotic suggestion, they are put into a very deep state of relaxation that transcends even the conscious state. They delve into a subconscious state of mind between the waking world and unconsciousness and are therefore highly susceptible to any suggestion made to them in that state. In this state of dissociation, direct communication with the subconscious is quite possible.
Do you see now why self-hypnosis can be potentially dangerous? Imagine walking out of your house and handing the key to a complete stranger. You could do that? Why then would you leave your mind in such a vulnerable state for others to slip into a suggestion from time to time? Worse still, if you don’t know what you are doing, you may very well leave your mind open to suggestions even after thinking that you have made sure of your mind after the self-hypnosis session is over.
Imagine it; you hypnotize yourself thinking about changing the way you think or feel. You unlock the inaccessible corners of your mind and go deep into them to solve the problems you need to solve in your brain, then once you feel the job is done, you return to the waking world. But wait! How would you know for sure that you have secured the door to the deepest parts of your mind? Could it be possible for someone to induce a hypnotic state within you just by speaking a trigger word?
Having someone else controlling your mind is one thing, but there are other dangers associated with self-hypnosis that you should be aware of. Dangers such as unexpected unwanted thoughts, sudden mood swings, uncomfortable behaviors or feelings that contradict the goal you have set for yourself during the hypnotic state, etc.
In short, you can become vulnerable to all kinds of unbalanced emotional states once you have unlocked the deepest parts of your mind. The irony of all this is that you may have wanted to try self-hypnosis to achieve transcendental peace of mind.
Take no chances, avoid self-hypnosis or any form of hypnosis if you are looking for self-improvement. There are several other ways that you can use in your self-improvement efforts. In this age when technological advancements move at such a rapid rate, you should consider other much safer alternatives, such as brain wave entrainment.