Hunger for Power!

[MCskateboardNietzsche420]

No I'm just kidding, but I would like to learn about hypnosis, and I am wondering if I should start by reading a book, being hypnotised by a professional, or taking a class. I feel that being truly hypnotised by an expert would spark more interest in the subject, but it seems pretentious ( even insulting) to go to a hypnotherapist just to assess his/her life's work as a casual hobby. Taking a class seems like the most sensible path, but I currently consider hypnosis an interest, and I have lots of interests but not alot of money. Reading a book is another option, but I'm a bit weary about hypnotising myself- I very much respect and appreciate the human mind, as I have brazenly had drug experiences that would be nice to forget, or forget trying to forget, or forget the idea of forgetting or (insert generic paradoxical obsessive thought). Also I hate reading. lol
Thanks for the help and guidance

[Poodle]

R U really, really sure that you have absolutely zero reason to pay a visit to your local hypnotherapist? Your post indicates otherwise.

Yes, real live courses cost money and it is the only way to learn. Hypnosis and NLP are impossible to be learned from a book or even hundreds of books.

Perhaps if you start saving your money now, you will have sufficient for an in-person training in the future.

For a beginning, please read Merlin's FAQ.

Stay well~Pood