Quote Originally Posted by Jess View Post
Nice idea holding something like a hammer, I tried holding my forearm up once but it didn't work very well.

Isn't it hard to tell when you're in a trance - you think you're not, but actually you are? Just something I read somewhere...
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Oh, yes, good point.

I was taught Auto Hypnosis by a very good Hynotist -- very successful at helping people to quit smoking... eating disorders, anger management. Anyway, she emphasized again and again that it is the most common misconception that one will not remember a Trance. A Trance is only to be relaxed and still receptive.

If you are relaxed, then that is a trance.

If you have a bit of trouble remembering exactly the finer details of what you wanted to suggest to yourself, then that is the best verification right there that you are in a very relaxed and deep trance.