When it comes to defining what hypnosis can and cannot do, I can only share with you what I know for a fact, firsthand, based on my own experience. In my opinion, if hypnosis has limitations, they will be the direct result of unrealistic expectations.
I have seen hypnosis work alongside traditional medicine. I have seen a significantly reduced impact of side effects from certain treatments such as chemotherapy. I have seen a reduction in pain and increased tolerance to chemotherapy and other treatments. I have witnessed a great improvement in the ability to cope with the emotional stress of a terminal illness with the help of hypnosis. But I have never seen hypnosis cure cancer. And I wouldn’t say it can. Perhaps others have made such claims, and if indeed they have reached such heights of success with hypnosis, they can and should vouch for it. But ethically, I cannot talk speculation or risk imposing false hope on my clients.
Other questionable benefits of hypnosis include actual physical changes in the body, such as breast enlargement or increased height. Perhaps if I continued to pursue one of those benefits for an extended period of time, specializing in breast augmentation, for example, I would be able to report to you that it indeed works and that I have achieved the desired goal. result. But again, I can only attest to what I know for sure.
In my personal and professional opinion, an ethical hypnotherapist only promises what they know they can deliver. There are huge benefits to listening to self-hypnosis CDs and downloads. However, there is no need to resort to falsifying the facts. I have seen therapists selling hypnosis products for a wide range of problems. An unfortunate risk in making unrealistic promises is that people lose faith in hypnosis altogether and deny themselves the benefits of this incredible tool due to the poor ethics of one or a few people.
I certainly want people to try self-hypnosis, and I wholeheartedly believe that everyone can benefit from it to some degree, but I also care about being able to live with myself and respect the face in the mirror, and I wouldn’t go unlimited. for people to try or buy my product.
Those who have tried self-hypnosis will need no further convincing, and those who have not should not fear false promises.
