Like so many things associated with weight loss, I’ve heard good and bad things when it comes to hypnosis as a way to lose weight. Is hypnosis for weight loss bad for you?
When it comes to hypnosis and weight loss, the actual term that is used is hypnotherapy. You see a therapist…a hypnotherapist to be exact. Hypnosis is the tool used to help modify your behavior in relation to diet. But is hypnosis for weight loss bad for you in some way? Like so many things related to weight loss, there are two camps on this issue too:
Pros for Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss
-Hypnotherapy for weight loss does not involve habit-forming drugs
-Hypnotherapy has no serious side-effects
-Hypnotherapy is not expensive
-Hypnosis has been used as a self-improvement tool for years
Cons for Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss
-Hypnotherapy puts you at risk of being exploited by the hypnotist
-Hypnosis puts you under the control of the hypnotist which can be dangerous
-Within the religious world some religions believe hypnosis opens a person to demonic influences.
As you can see, the answer as to whether or not weight loss hypnosis is bad for you might be rather subjective. If you plan to try hypnotherapy for weight loss, be wise in your selection of a hypnotherapist. If you have no idea where to start, there are several organizations that certify hypnotherapists. You can contact the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists and they can put you in touch with someone in your area.
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Note: As a hypnotherapist myself, I will tell you that unless you are undergoing EXTREME mindwashing, a hynpotherapist can not make you do anything that you would not “normally” do. And even with mindwashing I doubt you could be compelled to do anything that goes against your own moral judgment.
One key, of course, is to choose someone you trust, who will not manipulate you for their own reasons. But that’s always a smart thing. Remember, that just as you can easily come out of trance if there is anything that requires your attention, you can not be compelled to do anything that is against your own best interests.
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