In the spirit of trying to better myself and life quality; I've accepted the fact that I need to make some changes, seek help, and overcome my current stumbling blocks. A few posts back I explained how my biggest issue was my Emetophobia. Tomorrow I go for a hypnotherapy appointment. Despite the "you are getting sleepy" watch picture above, that isn't how hypnosis really works. As I understand it, all hypnosis is self hypnosis - merely guided by an experienced professional. The goal is to reprogram yourself in a super relaxed state to eliminate fears, addictions, or undesirable behavior. The emetophobia is the target we are going to aim the healing therapy at. Do I know if it will work for sure? No. Do I hope? Yes. The gentleman that will be performing the hypnotherapy has been in the business for 35 years. That type of longevity in his career tells me there must be something to it. He said with my specific issue he estimates 1-2 sessions should be all it takes according to his past success stories. And there have been past successes. That in itself gives me hope for conquering this terror and becoming a rational human being where vomit is concerned. For the sake of myself and family.
I CAN DO THIS! Please pray for me on this little journey. I realize that this is a stepping point; I may fully (please God!!!) recover from the phobia with this man's help but retain some depression and anxiety issues that need more assistance. I'm still not too proud to seek counseling and am leaving that as an open door once we've made it through the holidays. But, first things first, and this fear feels like the dominant monster to eradicate.
Has anyone had a successful experience with hypnosis? Please share if you feel comfortable doing so. Until then:
Keep posted for an update on how things go. . . .
Court
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