IDK what to believe anymore. I was trying to research this and of course because the billion dollar rehab industry is against it, I'm sus - even though the arguments against are pretty logical.
Anyone have any experience with this personally or with a loved one?
Hypnosis is always to be avoided. Not a Christian… then have at it.
I'd wager early religious text and psalms are the first forms of hypnosis
I believe prayer is form of constructive self-hypnosis.
In any case, if one is worried about demons taking over, there are things you can do, if subjected to involuntary hypnosis. Remember that some of the MKUltra programming is hypnosis, so it is all around us, coming from our screens, so to speak.
There is a Bible passage about a woman desperately trying to touch the hem of Jesus' clothes in order to be healed (Mark 5). In this way, one can seek protection by strongly visualizing such an action. Remember that this passage is not about the clothes, but Jesus himself, and one's faith in him.
Asking for help from Jesus, Mary, or one of the angels to aid you, will work - because they will act as guardians. Also, demanding the name of the entity, and their intention, means they have to answer. Which will expose them.
All hypnosis is is asking your subconscious to talk to your conscious. If you think that opens the door for demons to step in or something, that's your call.
I mean, it kinda would. Opening up the mind to lower forms of thoughts is going to open up to all forms of spiritual interferance, both 'demonic' and 'holy'. It's like opening up the city gates to let in an entourage of people, versus vetting people in one at a time. Lot of trust that the bad won't come in with the good.
If you are averse to doing it, I support your decision. Not being sarcastic, here. People need to be comfortable with their decisions, and they know themselves best.