Isn’t Hypnosis dangerous?

Myths about hypnosis, perpetuated by Hollywood movies, urban legends, and fiction books lead people to think all kinds of things about hypnosis, including that it is somehow dangerous. Some people have heard that you can go into a trance and not wake up. Or that a hypnotist can make you do things you do not want to do. These things are untrue. You are always in control and emerge to full waking state at any time. The number one job of the subconscious mind is to protect you, and it is always on the job.