Do It Yourself!

-To relieve pain, you can choose a symbol while in a hypnotic state to represent your relaxation.  Thinking of this symbol helps you to relax while you are not in the hypnotic state.

-The first step to self-hypnosis is total relaxation.  It helps to relax each part of your body from head to toe.

-It is important to have complete concentration and no distractions.

-Sounds have been said to work best, but visual stimulation may also be used.

-Visual methods include:

                        - Staring at a fixed point (e.g. a candle in a dark room)

                        - Graphics (e.g. symbols below)