Will I get stuck in a trance? No, all you have to do is open your eyes and tell yourself to come back to ordinary and you are out of the hypnotic state. What if I am very strong-willed and strong-minded? Your strong mind will work in your favor because you and your hypnotist are allies; you are both on the same team trying to reach the same goal. Are there any side effects to hypnosis? Sometimes some people become groggy for a little while afterward, others may become mellow and extremely agreeable. You'll usually get a good night's sleep if you've been hypnotized within the previous 10 hours, or so. What are some uses of hypnosis? In a typical week, clients will arrange for Hypnosis-by-Phone to: Stop smoking Help get through bereavement Diminish pain during childbirth Stay calm before a test Socialize with ease Enjoy a better love life Look forward to speaking in public Stick to a food plan Overcome a phobia Play a better game of golf Stop nail biting Heal rapidly after surgery Get a good night's sleep without sleeping pills How can I find out more about hypnosis? There are many good books about hypnosis. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis is a comprehensive book, based upon solid research. You can often find excerpts from it at www.amazon.com. While you're at Amazon note all the other books about hypnosis, too.