Had my first hypnotherapy session yesterday - it wasn't and yet it was what I was expecting.
See, I don't see things in pictures in my head. I don't have movies running through my mind. I see things in words. Which, if someone is trying to take you through a guided visualization exercise, can be downright frustrating for both you and your guide.
Luckily, I'd warned Rick (my hypnotherapist) about this beforehand, so he adapted his style a bit. We're trying for a "get out of bed and do stuff (mainly exercise) instead of lying there like a sloth!"
It worked today, but I have to be honest and admit that when I woke up (before my alarm - go me!), I heard the downpour and went, "OHSHIT, did I leave my windows open?" (Yes, I had. Dumb!)
However, I was AWAKE enough to think coherently. And I stayed up after I came back in, took a shower and had plenty of time to do stuff this morning. So I'm counting it a victory.
We have our first follow-up session on Thursday. I'll keep y'all informed.