HomeIf this describes you, don’t despair. Remember that hypnosis is a perfectly natural state of mind. We slip in and out of trance several times a day – when we are daydreaming, when we are watching a program and everything else seems to fade into the background, when we are reading, etc.
There are a few easy steps that can make all the difference, especially when you are being hypnotized via MP3:
1. Only listen to someone you have determined you can trust.
2. Place yourself in a familiar, relaxing environment – wherever you usually relax (as long as it is safe and private enough for you to be hypnotized there).
3. Listen to the session as you would if you were listening to the hypnotist chatting with you on the phone. Don’t expect anything to happen or try to make anything happen. Pay attention to what is being said like you would during a conversation that truly interested you. Instead of focusing on how you feel, focus on the words, the sound of her voice, etc.
4. When you are done, don’t over-analyze. If you responded to the suggestions, great, but if you think you didn’t, let it go. Listen again the next time you have a chance (perhaps alternating MP3s if you get bored with one). If you keep doing it this way, quite soon you will find yourself responding.
July 15th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
It took me 3 or 4 months before I responded and went into deep trance. It was frustrating. I thought I would list somethings that helped me. Hopefully it will help others.
Trust is huge. If that is not there I don’t think it will happen.
My biggest problems were over-analyzing, expecting certain things to happen and random thoughts.
After months of listening I finally got bored analyzing things. It sucks it took me so long, but maybe that is what it takes for some people.
I put random thoughts on a mental post it note. I give myself permission to go back and read the note after the trance. This helps me let go. Knowing I can come back to thought. Interestingly enough I rarely go back to it. Usually they are not important.
In the beginning I was very frustrated which made things worse. I finally came to the realization that it didn’t matter how deep the trance was, or to what extent I felt it. The very worst trance session I ever had was good. I felt relaxed and calm. Not such a bad thing. In fact that is a good thing. I kind of taken the attitude there are no bad trances. Just some are better than others. What more can you expect anyway.
I had trouble with some of the visualizations. I still do. I don’t remember dreams very well and I rarely dream in color. I wanted it to be like watching TV. It is not for me. Once I let go of that I made a lot of progress. I now approach it like I am reading a book, or listening to someone read a book. I now realize that when I have read books in the past I have been in a trance. Still happens. So now I just listen to the story. Such a deal. Lady Julia reading me a bedtime story. :-) Sometimes the images are clear sometimes they are not. It doesn’t matter. Sometimes I enjoy the story. Sometimes I really really really enjoy the story. Again not such a bad deal. Recently I took part in an on-line text trance session in TCOD. Basically it was reading suggestions in a chat room. I could not believe how well I responded. I am beginning to think I respond to text better than spoken words. Something new to try, yummy.
I also tend to have good trance sessions after a yoga session. I start out more relaxed.
I hope this helps. I know it can be frustrating. I would recommend checking the “The Circle of Dreams” (TCOD) yahoo group. The link is on Lady Julia’s Entranced Realm site. There are some smart people there with good advice.
Mike
July 25th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I had trouble with some of the visualizations. I still do. I don’t remember dreams very well and I rarely dream in color. I wanted it to be like watching TV. It is not for me.
It’s not usually for me either. It’s more that I feel the reactions I would feel if I could see those things clearly. Every now and then it’s pretty vivid, but usually it’s because I have seen the thing being described a number of times.
Thanks for the suggestions and for sharing your experiences :)