Hypnosis: Your Questions Answered & A Few Myths Busted

It may vary from person to person, depending on the degree of hearing loss and whether there is a sufficient level of hearing ability either with or without hearing aids.

The way we process spoken words through hearing is similar to the way that we understand written words through reading. When we ‘skim read’ something, we don’t always read every single word, yet we understand the content of what we’ve just read. It’s the same with hearing; think of when someone is only ‘half listening’ to a conversation. They may not hear every single word, but they still understand what has been said.

As long as there is enough information for the brain to make sense of what is being said (or heard), it can usually do a pretty good job of filling in the gaps.

Remember with hypnosis, it is also quite normal (and common) to get a sense of drifting in and out, where you may not be consciously aware of every word that is spoken. The best way to know whether hypnosis apps or audios are having any effect for you is to keep a note of whether anything has changed (depending on the reason why you’re using a hypnosis audio or app). It’s also worth remembering that it may take a few weeks of listening to a hypnosis recording regularly to notice any changes.

2 Responses

Jayne McGarry says:

June 16, 2024 at 8:37 pm

Is it possible to be hypnotised if you can’t hear everything that’s being said? I wear hearing aids and have to remove them to listen to hypnosis Apps with ear buds. Obviously my hearing is impaired and I can’t quite catch everything that is said. Am I wasting my time?

1. Vicki Crane says:
  
  June 17, 2024 at 11:47 pm
  
  It may vary from person to person, depending on the degree of hearing loss and whether there is a sufficient level of hearing ability either with or without hearing aids.
  
  The way we process spoken words through hearing is similar to the way that we understand written words through reading. When we ‘skim read’ something, we don’t always read every single word, yet we understand the content of what we’ve just read. It’s the same with hearing; think of when someone is only ‘half listening’ to a conversation. They may not hear every single word, but they still understand what has been said.
  
  As long as there is enough information for the brain to make sense of what is being said (or heard), it can usually do a pretty good job of filling in the gaps.
  
  Remember with hypnosis, it is also quite normal (and common) to get a sense of drifting in and out, where you may not be consciously aware of every word that is spoken. The best way to know whether hypnosis apps or audios are having any effect for you is to keep a note of whether anything has changed (depending on the reason why you’re using a hypnosis audio or app). It’s also worth remembering that it may take a few weeks of listening to a hypnosis recording regularly to notice any changes.