When in a hypnotic state, the client is completely conscious and awake and cannot be made to say or do anything against their will. The suggestions given by the hypnotherapist are determined by the client ahead of time.

Because hypnosis is addressing the subconscious mind, clients may remember all or most of the session, but the subconscious mind hears and remembers all of it.

When a person is asleep, the brain is in "Delta Waves". The goal of hypnosis is to access "Theta Waves", which is deeply relaxed.

The hypnotic experience has been described in various ways, including as a deeply relaxed state, a feeling of mental clarity, heightened concentration, or an altered perception of time. Some people report feeling deeply emotionally connected to their experience and the issues being discussed.

Most people are able to enter a hypnotic state with proper guidance from a trained hypnotherapist. However, it's not possible to hypnotize someone who doesn't want to be hypnotized, as the technique requires an individual's active participation. Hypnotherapists are trained to help clients who have difficulty relaxing.

People who are motivated to make changes in their life are the most likely to benefit from hypnosis. This includes people who are seeking relief from pain, behavioral addictions, anxiety, or other emotional issues, as well as those working to develop a new skill or habit.

No, you cannot get stuck in a trance during hypnosis. A trance is a natural state of mind that can be experienced every day in activities such as daydreaming. It is usually easy to wake up from this state and rejoin regular consciousness.

It is rare to experience panic during a hypnotherapy trance, as the experience is typically very relaxing. However, if panic does occur, the hypnotherapist can bring the individual out of the trance gently and slowly, and provide them with supportive and calming skills to help them better manage their anxiety.