Having a hard time getting hypnotized?

I've been practicing hypnotism for a couple of days now and I'm just getting frustrated cuz I don't know if I'm in a trance or not. Or I'm never in a trance. Like...when they say you can't open your eyes. I still can open my eyes. or your arms are getting heavy...I still can lift my arm. I just really need to get over my social anxiety and I've tried everything. please help. any tips?