Can You Be Hypnotized? Take the Hypnosis Quiz

How Hypnotizable are You?

If you are wondering if you can be hypnotized, this quiz can help give you an idea of how susceptible you may be to hypnosis. Although hypnotizability varies from person to person, some people are naturally more able to enter a trance state easily, and others need more practice. Most people can be hypnotized if they want to be – it’s not something that is simply done to you, you have to actively engage with it. This hypnosis quiz is designed to help you find out how receptive you are to hypnosis and how easily you would enter a trance state.

Some personality types are theoretically less hypnotizable than others, (for example people who are very analytical). Most imaginative, intelligent people are excellent hypnosis subjects, and even if you are not a natural at it, you can learn to go deeply into hypnosis with practice. There are many misconceptions about hypnosis including concerns that you might lose control or get stuck in hypnosis. Hypnosis is in fact a focused mental state and it is not only safe but very relaxing and enjoyable.

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How Hypnotizable are you?

Complete this quiz to find out just how hypnotizable you really are.

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Do you intend to use hypnosis (hypnotherapy), if so, why?

I want to use hypnosis to change something, I feel strongly about this change

I have been advised by someone to try hypnosis

I want to give it a try, but I am not sure if it will work for me

I am considering it, but I am very skeptical

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Do you believe that if you can change your thoughts you can change your life?

Yes, I believe this

No, not really

Sometimes, but luck also plays a part

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Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

I love spending time with people, I find it energizing (extrovert)

I enjoy time alone, social situations are quite tiring for me (introvert)

I equally enjoy time alone and time with other people

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How true is this statement? When it comes to self hypnosis, I have no fears or concerns about its safety.

Very True - I have no real concerns

Probably true, but I still have a slight anxiety

Not true - I have some concerns

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How easily do you relax?

Very easily

I find it difficult

Reasonably well

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Finish the sentence:  Hypnosis is...

A great tool for self improvement

Something that only works on some people

Nonsense

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Which of the following best describes you?

(Choose 1 or 2 answers)

I am an empathic and compassionate person

I try to avoid situations where people are emotional

I am not particularly empathic

I care about people but I try not to focus on other people's problems.

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I am thinking about using self hypnosis because...

Someone told me to try it

I've used it before and it worked

I've tried everything else... it's worth a go

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Most days I....

 

(tick all that apply to you)

Complete complex calculations

Do something artistic

Do something relaxing

Have too much on my mind

Want to make improvements in my life

Try to accept things as they are

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Would you describe yourself as a very logical person?

Yes

No

Maybe/Not sure

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How often do you meditate?

Never

Sometimes

Often

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When reading a good book or watching a movie I...

Drift off, I am in a complete state of absorption

Am easily distracted

Pay attention reasonably well

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Can You be Hypnotized?

Answer the questions in the hypnosis quiz above to discover how hypnotizable you are. Most people can be hypnotized if they genuinely want to experience hypnosis, but various personality differences as well as experience of hypnosis or meditation can affect how easily and deeply you go into hypnosis.

People who regularly practice self hypnosis, meditation, martial arts or mindfulness often find it easier to go into hypnosis and make excellent hypnosis subjects. This may be because they have experience of focusing their attention inwardly and quietening their mind. Having a little bit of confidence and belief it will work seems to help a lot.

If you have never used hypnosis or been hypnotized before, it is important to remember that hypnosis is a skill that becomes easier with practice. Also remember that hypnosis doesn’t necessarily need to feel dramatic for it to work, even a light trance can bring excellent results.

Signs You Are Entering Hypnosis

Some people may worry that nothing happened because they could still hear things. They may be concerned and wonder “was I even hypnotized?” When you first try hypnosis unless you are very susceptible to it you may only achieve a light trance because your conscious mind is listening and analyzing everything that’s happening, with practice you will likely relax more and go deeper. However even a light trance can work perfectly well. Here are some signs to look for that suggest you may have been in a hypnotic trance. You can also find out more in our article on what hypnosis feels like.

Heaviness & Relaxation

You may notice that your legs or arms (or both) feel heavy in a way that it feels it would take quite an effort to move then although you know you could if you wanted to. You may feel the sort of relaxation where it is a little like just before sleep. You may even feel so relaxed that you feel like your whole body is very heavy. This can help create a pleasant calmness or peacefulness.

Zoning out & Time distortion

After a 20-25 minute hypnosis session, when you open your eyes at the end of it, you may feel as if only 5 or 10 minutes passed. When you look back on the session you might find that you can’t remember it all a little like recalling a dream, it just seems a little hazy. You may also have have vivid or emotional visualizations in the hypnosis.

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