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| Q. What is Hypnosis? |
| A. Hypnosis is a natural state we slip into several times a day without realizing it. During these times lasting impressions are made upon the subconscious mind. These impressions cause us to do things and behave in certain ways without consciously thinking about it. |
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Q. Is Hypnosis Safe?
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A. In 1958 Hypnosis
was recongized by the American Medical Association as a legitimate
and safe approach to some medical and psychological problems. However
hypnosis should never be used as a replacement for conventional medical
treatment. It should be use in conjunction with conventional medical treatment
to augment recovery.
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| Q. Can I be Hypnotized? |
| A. Since hypnosis is natural state we all experience, such as daydreaming or becoming engrossed in a book or movie, anyone who is willing can be hypnotized. |
| Q. Under Hypnosis Can I Be Made To Do Things I Don't Want To? |
| A. No. You will not do anything that is against your moral or belief system. Therefore, if you normally don't mind acting like a chicken you can be hypnotized to act like a chicken. |