For many years I was having trouble both getting to sleep and staying asleep. Even though I am a doctor, I have a problem taking medications. So, I thought I would try hypnosis. My only experience with it at the time was watching hypnotists perform at my friend’s sweet sixteen parties. I wasn’t impressed.

However, as I got older I realized that there are some great hypnotherapists out there and perhaps one of them might be able to help me. I found a wonderful person who taught me the art of self-hypnosis. She made a tape for me that I listened to every night. In the tape she had me visualize myself going down ten steps. With each step I became more relaxed. The steps led to the beach that was calm and peaceful. I walked in the sand and felt the water on my feet and then relaxed in a comfortable lounge chair. At this point, I was asleep.

After listening to the tape several times, I no longer needed it. I could play the scenario in my head. Since that time I have had no problems going to sleep or staying asleep. In fact, I rarely make it down the third step. The funny thing is that despite the fact that it works every time, each time I do it I still have a moment of anxiety thinking that this might be the one time it doesn’t work. But, it does!

In this day and age it would be easy to get a pill to help with sleep. However, using self-hypnosis is self-empowering, safe and the price is right. I highly recommend it.