Question: Is it true that people can get hypnotized? How? (not that I would use hypnosis)

Sam Geen answered on 20 Jun 2013:

Yes, hypnosis is real! People who are hypnotised focus on one thing very intently, can concentrate a lot and are more suggestible (in other words, will do what you tell them more easily). Research suggests that hypnotised people are not asleep, but are focusing so intently that they appear not to notice things around them. However, it’s still not understood very well why it happens.

This is a simple guide to hypnotising someone – http://www.wikihow.com/Hypnotize-Someone – apparently you can also do it on yourself, with help. Not everyone can be hypnotised, and it’s not easy to do. I’ve never done it or had it done to me, but my doctor here is apparently also a hypnotherapist.