Stress used to rule my life!

by Melinda
(Cibolo, Texas)

I've used self hypnosis CDs to handle stress in the past, and they helped me cognitively deal with my anxiety issues. I would put one on repeat every night as I lay down to bed, and would usually fall asleep halfway into the second cycle - and it was amazing sleep! I'd still be using my CDs today if I hadn't worn them out! The breathing exercises I learned have stayed with me forever.


Editor's note: Glad to hear self hypnosis CDs have helped with your stress. We have an article on self help hypnosis where we try to demystify hypnosis a little bit, address some of the common facts and fears, and provide a simple technique to do it at home. Hope it is useful.

Daily Irritants

by Stephen

One of my biggest irritants is when people touch the under part of my knee. The feeling creeps me out, I can feel the tendons in my head. Just talking about it makes me uneasy. When this happens, the best thing that I can do it to stretch out my legs or walk around.

Another weird thing of mine deals with food. I will not eat it unless I smell it first. I don't know what it is about the smell of the specific food, but it is the only way I will eat it. So, I would be done if my sense of smell were to disappear.