Hypnosis is generally safe and I have clearly stated that in one of my posts. It is not my attention here to go back on my words, but to point out some real [tag-tec]suggestion[/tag-tec] mistakes that DID happen in the past.

There was a case where a boost of [tag-tec]confidence[/tag-tec] was asked from a [tag-tec]hypnotist[/tag-tec]. As instructed, the [tag-tec]hypnotherapist[/tag-tec] put the subject into the [tag-tec]trance state[/tag-tec] and told the subject that he had so much [tag-ice]confidence[/tag-ice] he could do whatever he wanted. Several days later, the subject could not get this thought out of his head and actually did attempt to rob a bank.

Another classic [tag-tec]hypnosis[/tag-tec] usually performed on stage is the `Onion-Apple´ routine in which a volunteer is told that they are holding a delicious apple. They are in fact holding a raw onion, yet the volunteers will happily munch away believing, and indeed tasting, the apple. You must avoid any routine where a volunteer is required to eat or drink a substance they may be allergic to.

Or you can treat somebody suffering from migraines with the [tag-tec]hypnosis session[/tag-tec]. You [tag-tec]hypnotize[/tag-tec] him and rid him of his ailments and several months later you find you that he died of brain cancer that could have been treated had he consulted the doctor about his constant migraines.

These are all extreme scenarios that rarely happen, but they do illustrate the severity of the potential [tag-ice]hypnosis[/tag-ice] misuse.