During my appointment, I lied on a couch, and was surrounded by candle light and a comfortable atmosphere. The hypnotherapist walked me through a series of relaxation techniques, designed to relax my entire body. She asked me to feel my arms, and flex the muscles in my arms and then relax them. This went on until my body was physically relaxed. She began walking me through the period of time where the abuse first began and then the major events over the years following the abuse. At the time, I was following her direction and allowing my mind’s eye to visualize the world around me.
When the session was over, I realized that the abuse, which I thought lasted a few months, actually lasted a few years. My conscious mind had somehow meshed those years together into what seemed like a very brief period of time. I had, and still have, a distorted recollection of time when recalling events year over year. I was amazed at how different my perceptions were from the reality of the situation.
While you might think that the therapy session brought me more grief, it did not. After I had the opportunity to think about it, I felt more in control of my feelings and actions up until that point in my life. The session empowered me to understand the totality of my situation, which led me to a better understanding of my erratic behavior. I also, for the first time, decided to put the matter to rest. Somehow, that gnawing feeling of unrest in my head was subdued. After some time, I was able to move on with my life.
People know when there is something out of whack with themselves. For example, you may know that you are smart enough to earn that degree, but there is some reason why you cannot commit. Don’t accept the explanation that somehow you are just a little broken. Call a hypnotherapist to overcome whatever it is that is holding you back.
