Can You Hypnotize Yourself? About Susceptibility to Hypnosis

Susceptibility to hypnosis is the capacity of going- The relationship between the hypnotist and
into a hypnotic trance. Most hypnotists believehypnosis subjects (prejudices and animosities
that the vast majority of the population can becreates bad prognosis)
hypnotized rather easily. It depends mainly on the- Subject's ideas on idea of hypnosis and value of
emotional state of hypnosis subject and fewthe hypnotist.
other factors. Often the same person who entersIt is worth noting that those who are
into a deep trance very quickly have problemssomnambulists (sleeping deep, having difficulty
with getting hypnotized just few days later. Itdistinguishing waking from sleep, walking in sleep)
also works in opposite way. A person who hasare very susceptible to hypnosis and easily fall in
difficulty with getting relaxed lose themdeep trance.
completely after their first hypnotic trance.Required depth of trance.
It should be noted that people who learn how toRequired depth of trance should be understood as
consciously enter into hypnotic trance enters itthe plan to implement suggestions structured
with less effort each time they use their hypnosisaccording to the level of difficulty. This means
technique. Of course this is not a rule. One of thethat the command that are more difficult for
hypnotherapists states that about 5% ofhypnotized ought to be passed in the greater
population cannot be hypnotized at all and justdepth a trance. In addition, hypnotherapists use
25% can get in the deepest trance. According toselected suggestions to determine the depth of
him all the rest reaches different intermediatetrance. These are appropriately selected
states of hypnosis. Other specialists andsuggestions that are not too difficult to implement.
hypnotherapists achieves much better resultsTwo commonly used scales for the depth of
which may be the result of a better approach totrance.
hypnotized person. For example Bernheim - claims- Descriptive Scale.
that at the hospital 80% of the patients attainedAccording to Forel hypnosis can be divided into
the state of deep hypnosis, while from the peoplethree main stages:
hypnotized privately only 20%.- Light (i.e. somnolence sleepiness - is
Susceptibility to hypnosis is not dependent oncharacterized by fatigue, and relaxation).
gender, education and intelligence. By contrast, it- Average (light sleep) - hypnotized subject can
depends on:not open your eyes, but does not lose memory.
- Age - from 5 to 17 years, somewhat higher- Deep-(somnambulism, or deep sleep) - subject
than in other age groupscan open your eyes in a trance, speak and walk.