Is it possible to hypnotize someone?

Is hypnosis real? How exactely does it work?

Dangerous if you're not properly trained.

Hypnosis works, but only on those who wish to be hypnotised.

This is a good question. I've heard claims that hypnosis is bunk, and that all that's really happening is that the person 'hypnotized' is behaving teh way the hypnotist wants just to please the hypnotist. It's a form of mutual deception supposedly.

I have no idea though. I seem to be one of those people that can't be hypnotized no matter how badly I want to be.

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The hypnotist is just a guide helping the client achieve relaxation state. (Though not impossible, it's extremely difficult to hypnotize someone who doesn't want to be hypnotized.)

hypnosis is a science just like any other field. dont think its a way to take out the secrets from u. a person can be hypnotized by a professional. hypnotic state is a different state of sleep and nothing to do with making somebody do a crime or taking out secrets. because if somebody ask some question that hurts the persons feeling the state of hypnotism breaks abruptly. take hypnotism in a positive way, it can be taken to relax, grow self esteem etc. even one can hypnotize himself. a totally new techniques is of hypnotizing during operations to reduce the pain instead of using tranquilizer. but hypnotism should be taken up from professional practitioner

I've tried to get hypnotized and I am aware that you can be hypnotized unless you want to be. But I think sub conciously I don't belive its posible to hypnotize me. I guess the idea of me not being in control is a scary thought.

Hypnosis is pretty funny to watch.

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