Can hypnotism be dangerous?

The same authors report also that hypnosis can, under certain circumstances, be dangerous not only to the client but also to the hypnotist and to the idea of hypnosis itself. Dangers and Complications of Hypnosis While the hypnotic trance itself may occur comfortably and easily, Dr. read more

From what I've heard, people have different reactions to hypnosis. Some people are difficult or impossible to hypnotise, others are very susceptible. Hypnosis can affect a paerson's perceptions and actions. Anything that can alter aperson's behavior so significantly can be dangerous. read more

The following is a presentation of the review of the literature and reported individual cases. The reader will have to decide what conclusions to draw from the following study. read more

Hypnosis in itself is not dangerous but can be harmful if conducted by an unskilled practitioner. For example, a car isn’t dangerous but if it is driven by a bad driver it can cause a fatality or a serious road accident. read more