Does Being Hypnotized Really Work?

While hypnosis can be effective in helping people cope with pain, stress and anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy is considered the first line treatment for these conditions. Hypnosis may also be used as part of a comprehensive program for quitting smoking or losing weight. Hypnosis isn't right for everyone, though.

Can a person really be hypnotized?

Not everyone can be hypnotized, but two thirds of adults can, and people who are easily hypnotized tend to be more trusting of others, more intuitive and more likely to get so caught up in a good movie or play that they forget they're watching one, Spiegel explains.

What is the success rate of hypnosis?

Author of Subconscious Power: Use Your Inner Mind To Create The Life You've Always Wanted and celebrity hypnotist, Kimberly Friedmuttter quotes, “Reportedly, hypnosis has a 93% success rate with less sessions than both behavioral and psychotherapy, according to research studies.

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