A touch of alcohol can relax some ppl, but getting drunk makes it hard to focus, and focus is what hypnosis is all about. Most drugs will either make it harder to trance, or create a crutch that you really don't need.

Hypnosis is ideally interactive. Working with a live partner is so much better than a pre-recorded or pre-written script. While you're looking for a partner though, go check out some files that are available

Spend some extra time explaining the suggestion to the subject. Don't just tell them to freeze in place, describe how it might feel, what to do if they lose their balance or what struggling to resist might look like

Have you ever been hypnotized by something in public?

A spiral pattern dragging you in?

A ticking metronome. A dog clicker in a park?

A particularly seductive voice?

Maybe you should pay extra attention today and see how many things remind you of falling into a trance.

Cut out the negative talk. Every time you say that you can't be hypnotized, you make it more true. Instead tell us that you haven't YET had any success. This adventure takes place inside your mind -- set the stage properly to make the process easier.

Going into a hypnotic trance is something you CAN do, but there are no guaranteed procedures. Just a ritual and some guidance. If you have the hypnotic equivalent of insomnia, and "just focus on your breathing" isn't enough, take a break and try again soon.

Babies aren't born knowing how to intentionally fall asleep when they're tired. They cry, so someone carries them, rocks them gently, feeds them, sings to them, etc. until they finally fall asleep.

Going into hypnosis is the same. Set yourself up to succeed and it happens

It's hard to give any guaranteed hypnosis procedures. Sort of how we talk about falling asleep at night. We go through a ritual of brushing teeth, turning off light, lying still, closing eyes. None will put you to sleep but they help your mind do what it naturally knows how to do

Think you can't be hypnotized? You're right. You can't be hypnotized right now. If it somehow randomly worked next time, you'd be genuinely shocked? Going in with that mindset actively prevents it from working. Take a break and try again later.

If your mind wanders during hypnosis, you might be distracted, or it might be a sign it's working, like a dream during sleep

If your mind journeys away, celebrate the success, then refocus when you can.

I need someone to do to me all the things I've done to others. That's the golden rule, right?

Do you have to follow every hypnotic command? No! Delay, modify, or ignore suggestions if you want to

Photo of a sapling with brown tipped leaves. Two of the leaves appear fully green though

The top 2 leaves are so far staying green and not browning like the others

We moved it back a bit and transplanted it into a larger pot. It seems to be doing well, but I'll let you know

Fruit tree sapling with leaves turning brown

Metaphor aside, can anyone help me diagnose what's wrong with my tree? It's not doing well.

A small sapling is growing in a pot by the window. Some of the leaves are brown

It's not always an easy path, but it keeps getting better.

Building a playlist to lift spirits & remind: world is big, problems are temporary, love wins. High-energy rock, prog metal, folk, bluegrass, soul, jazz, electro swing, classical, barbershop - surprises welcome!

What songs get YOU moving, hopeful & embracing life's adventures?

I hope she sees this and feels some of the love we have for her work.

If you're out there: take all the time you need, but we hope you come back someday, Stardazer

I recommend starting out with a simple file written for beginners or designed to teach & practice personal agency

Try a few from reputable hypnotists & see what works for you. Finding 1 that fits is like fumbling through a shoe store in the dark so it may take some trial & error

Consent can be as easy as asking "hey, do you want this?" "is this okay?"

I think it's even better to blueprint and plan in detail

But it isn't hard. Consent is as easy as "Do you want to do this now?"

and only doing it when you get a yes.

it's not hard

Thinking about the clock & how long until the alarm goes off doesn't help you fall asleep. It only happens when you stop worrying

Hypnosis can be the same way. If you're constantly checking to see if you're in trance, you may be keeping yourself awake by trying too hard

I had an amazing session once where time & space had no meaning. I was somewhere far across the universe from my body. I spent years trying to recreate that experience, believing that anything short of that meant it wasn't working

Don't give up if it doesn't feel magical

Hypnotic suggestions that provide some sort of feel-good positive reinforcement can last longer than simple suggestions. Also ones that do things that are logical, or that you really want (subconsciously). Otherwise, they might only last a few minutes or a few days

Yikes

Bad advice is common. I admit I've given it out before too

The riskiest advice I've seen is to "Try out personality play." Pls don't! Play with someone's thoughts & behaviors, but don't try to change their very SELF. That's a recipe for trauma

What bad advice have you seen?

The other challenge

Is pacing.

So it helps

To send just a few words

At a time.

It keeps their attention

And prevents

Those awkward pauses

To type a long message.

Otherwise,

Standard hypnotic techniques

Will work

Using any form

Of communication

A big problem

With text hypnosis

Is that the hypnotist

Can't see

How the subject

is responding

Right?

So to fix that

I need to ask

Lots of questions

& get feedback

Thats more subtle

Like typos

& typing speed

& how complex

Their sentences are

Are you with me?

THE WORD AVOCADO MEANS TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF might last minutes or days. If you're re-hypnotized & it's reinforced it could be longer. You might be rewarding yourself w/ feelings of pride & self worth to make it last longer

Maybe it never works at all. There are a lot of factors

It's been a while since I properly introduced myself, so here goes:

I'm Jerr, & I create fun & educational content about safe, consensual, & effective recreational hypnosis for hypnotists & subjects at all experience levels.

Whether you've been here a while or just joined, I'm glad you're here

Yes, please!