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Dr. Stoll:
I wrote five months ago about my chronic hives, swelling, rosacea and overall health. About month after that I started SR, once I got the required info, books, etc. I have been doing SR (self-hypnosis) twice a day for 25-30 minutes and the results are amazing. Within 10 days of doing SR, my outbreak of hives decreased dramatically and it’s only gotten better. It’s been four months without swelling, my rosacea has dramatically improved – almost gone – and my hives are almost non-existent. I may still get the occasional one here or there, but they don’t increase in size or intensity, no itching and they only last for a couple of hours. In fact, sometimes a session of SR will make them disappear. It’s also been about two months without diarrhea and the cramping in my stomach. I am totally grateful to you for your advice. Thank You! I know I still have a ways to go and need to work on my diet and exercise, but funnily enough incorporating SR into my daily routine has been really easy and now I can’t imagine not doing it.
In Reply to: SR TESTIMONIAL posted by Shantih on October 02, 2003 at 13:30:00:
thanks so much for your inspiring post! do you mind sharing how you learned to do self hypnosis and when you do your SR sessions? Do you work full time?
Thanks so much and congrats on your progress!
Audrye
In Reply to: SR TESTIMONIAL posted by Shantih on October 02, 2003 at 13:30:00:
Hi Shantih,
Wow! That's great news!
Best wishes,
Happygal
In Reply to: SR TESTIMONIAL posted by Shantih on October 02, 2003 at 13:30:00:
Thanks, Shantih.
Your testimonial will help others more than anything I can say.
There is never any doubt that SR will help people; only whether we can get them to actually DO it.
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) posted by Walt Stoll on October 03, 2003 at 07:48:34:
"There is never any doubt that SR will help people; only whether we can get them to actually DO it."
Walt
What's your take on why some people can follow the diet really well, and yet have such a hard time maintaining twice daily SR on a regular basis?
I certainly dont understand it, and I have been this way. I could maintain the whole foods diet/Anti Candida Diet (and very strictly) without a problem, but maintaining the SR discipline was difficult, and I would give up after many attempts to maintain the discipline.
So far,I am having a good run with my meditation consistency. Fingers crossed!
I know that sometimes in my schedule, it can make it more difficult to maintain. Its always changing. I dont have any consistency/regularity to my schedule. It changes from week to week.
For instance this week, I havent been getting a lot of sleep. I have been waking at 3am, and then the alarm goes off at 4.45am. Last night, I went to my course, and didnt get home till after midnight. And then up at 4.45am for work. Thats not enough sleep for me.
By the time, I get home from work, I am very fatigued, and I find it harder to do my SR when I am so tired. I dont seem to go deep as easily. You would think I would, being so relaxed, but I got so tired today, that I started to get a headache from being sleep deprived, and that didnt help my meditation, as the headache pulls my attention away.
**~BLISS~**
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL posted by audreyw on October 02, 2003 at 15:09:17:
I learned self-hypnosis from reading the book Dr. Stoll recommended "The Relaxation and Stree Reduction Workbook" by Martha Davis, et al. This book is great as it provides several SR techniques. But first I read "Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer" by Kenneth Pelletier and this really helped me understand the effects of stress on the body and the role of the hypothalamus. More information on these books can be found at http://www.askwaltstollmd.com/book.html
I do work full time. In the beginning it was a challenge to find the time to do SR twice a day, but once I developed a routine it became very a natural. I do SR first thing in the morning after I wake up (I had to re-adjust my wake up time to 30 minutes earlier to fit SR in) and then I do SR as soon as I get home from work. That's the first thing I do when I get in the door.
In fact, I just came back from a two week vacation and was concerned about not finding the time as we were travelling in a group. However, I managed to do it by making choices. The evenings were tricky, but if the group was going to be somewhere before dinner then I'd make arrangements to catch up with them in 30-40 minutes.
I know it's easier said than done, but it's really about putting yourself first and that's the way I look at it. Doing SR is important to my well being and that's important to me, so I find the time. Also it helps that my husband is a great support and has adapted as well so that I can do SR. I'm trying to get him to start!
One last thing, I have found myself in situations at work where I know I'll be working really late which would make it too late to do SR when I get home. So I book 30 minutes with myself in the afternoon and go into a conference room and do SR. It's not ideal, but it works. And it's amazing how centered and calmer I feel after.
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) posted by Walt Stoll on October 03, 2003 at 07:48:34:
I am also trying to battle rosacea. The problem i have with the SR is that whenever i sit down and close my eyes and relax, the burning sensation on my face increases so much that it gets difficult to reach the meditative state because the burning sensation is distracting.
Any way to go about this?
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) posted by Miss Bliss on October 03, 2003 at 08:08:31:
Thanks, Miss.
How about this theory:
Humans are wonderfully adept (unconsciously) about finding ways to avoid change. If your unconscious actually believes that SR will change you it will commonly put all kinds of roadblocks in your way to actually doing it.
At least that would explain why you find it difficult to do SR when you are fatigued--when it should actually be the opposite. The fatigue reduces your conscious willpower to resist the self-protective mechanisms of the unconscious mind.
You can force the unconscious to obey but it takes determination and discipline.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL posted by Shantih on October 03, 2003 at 08:59:24:
Thanks, Shantih!
Now, if everyone had your discipline.........
Perfect!
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) posted by kt on October 04, 2003 at 05:15:04:
Hi, KT.
You might try applying ice for 5 minutes before your SR.
If that is not enough self-hypnosis would be another effective stop-gap.
Let us know how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Walt Stoll on October 04, 2003 at 08:31:10:
Walt
"You can force the unconscious to obey but it takes determination and discipline."
Please share with me how to do this.
It seems to be not just with meditation that I have this unconscious resistance, but also other aspects of my life, and I find it disappointing in my self.
It happens with my sleep as well. Last week, I started work at 6am. So all last week, I would awake at 3am for an unknown reason, 2 hours before the alarm. When really, I need to get all the sleep I could, I was waking up throughout the night. Then when I work later shifts, I sleep like a baby through the night, no waking up.
People will say well the reason that you don't maintain an SR discipline constantly is because you are undisciplined. Not true! If I can follow a diet as restrictive as mine, eating NO Sugar, NO wheat, No dairy, NO chocolate, No Alcohol, NO cigarettes, NO fruit for 7-8 months, dont tell me I am undisciplined! Please. So I know there is more going on here.
I KNOW SR is the BEST thing for me, but something always happens to break my routine. Some part of me is very afraid of change, and I really dont understand why.
So, PLEASE, PLEASE, Walt, explain to me how I can change my unconscious fear of change. I dont want to be stuck in a rut, and become stagnant.
Thanks.
**~BLISS~**
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Miss Bliss to Walt on October 04, 2003 at 19:06:23:
Hi Miss Bliss,
"Some part of me is very afraid of change, and I really dont understand why. So, PLEASE, PLEASE, Walt, explain to me how I can change my unconscious fear of change. I dont want to be stuck in a rut, and become stagnant."
Excuse me for adding my two cents here. Miss Bliss, YOU are the one who has the answers to your question. Why don't you set aside an hour when you can be undisturbed and wrestle with it. Ask yourself what will change in your life if you are healthy, and why you want health and why you don't. Ask youself, what EXACTLY are you afraid of? What is the worst possible consequence that might happen if you did SR and got healthy? Also, look at what happened in the past during any time when you were healthy? Did something bad happen? Did you disappoint someone? Examine this whole question of the "worst case scenario" and write it down if you need to. Sometimes writing helps.
Then look at the other side of coin of this situation. What exactly would be the best case scenario? What are the good things that would come from your being healthy?
Get to know this whole issue very closely and intimately.
Most people have some vague awareness that they are afraid, and if they don't know why, what really helps is to make things very concrete. When you know exactly what your thoughts are about health and about change, you can then see if indeed, that worst case scenario is really so bad or not, and how you want to work with that possibility. Quite often the actual negative consequence, when brought to awareness, is very small and insignificant, and just seeing it makes the fear dissolve.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Happygal
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Happygal on October 04, 2003 at 22:00:25:
Thanks for sharing that, Happygal.
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Miss Bliss to Walt on October 04, 2003 at 19:06:23:
Thanks, Miss.
You need a professional in this area to help you get past this block. Do you have a Buddhist center in your area? If so, talk to them.
There are many pathways to the top of the mountain. The Buddhist suggestion is just one.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Happygal on October 04, 2003 at 22:00:25:
Thanks, Happygal.
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Walt Stoll on October 05, 2003 at 08:15:52:
Yes there is, about 15kms away from here. A friend and I have been meaning to visit for a while now.
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Walt Stoll on October 05, 2003 at 08:15:52:
I like Happygal's suggestions, and I'm sure Dr. Stoll's are worth looking into as well.
Here's one more...I have experienced a lot of resistance in myself too for doing certain things, and for continuing to heal beyond a certain point. My doctor told me about a type of therapy that is very effective at clearing unconsious/subconscious/emotional blockages. It's called NET--neuroemotional technique. He did a little of it with me at my last visit and I felt much lighter and more peaceful. That was one of the obvious contributing factors related to being OK with someone responsible for a traumatic event that happened to me. I knew there were many others issues, and many not so obvious as that one. Doc suggested I see a practitioner who does a lot more of that. There is one (a chiropractor) just over the state line, so I went for my first visit last week. the treatment involves muscle testing while asking questions about an issue to identify the core issues, and a minor adjustment (thumping, actually) on several areas of the back while the doc says some magic words about letting go of the issue, and the issue is cleared!
Wow, what a revelation! I discovered that I was still in shock over the death of my father when I was 9. I'm 49 now, and I have carried that with me all these years, thinking I had put it behind me. I'd done some soul-searching recently and realized that my health did begin to deteriorate about that time, and I suspected maybe it was that, so now I know why! I'd never grieved, and never let go of the hurt. The other big issue we dealt with was why I'm not completely healing. The chiro was really impressed with the list of things I've done on my healing journey, and I was impressed with the thoroughness of his health history form. But for some reason, I'm not as well as I should be for all I'm doing, and I've been suspecting emotional blockages. What we discovered is that I'm afraid there will be even worse things happening to me (like in the past), and in an attempt to protect myself from the unknown, I'm willing to hold onto the ailments I've got! Of course I don't consciously feel that way, but at some level I do. After that session, I felt unbelievably light, more energetic, and even happy. There is a lot more to uncover, so I've scheduled a couple more, and will continue as long as it's effective.
That, of course, is just a sampling of what can be uncovered. If you're interested, and think you might need a practitioner to help you uncover your deep, dark secrets ;-) here's a link. I checked on the 'find a practitioner' page and there is contact info for Australia. If you do decide to go to a NET practitioner, the kind of work that Happygal is suggesting will be a good preparation for your sessions. The chiro I saw said all the work I've done really made his job easier. He has to start at square one with folks who don't know themselves very well. In most cases, my instincts were correct, but the issues were deeper/more complicated and ingrained in me than I expected. We are very interesting creatures.
http://www.netmindbody.com/index_ntsc.html
Wishing you the best,
Nutmeg
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Miss Bliss on October 05, 2003 at 10:21:47:
Thanks, Miss.
Something to think about.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL(chronic hives,GI&rosacea)Unconscious resistance? Miss Bliss.. posted by Nutmeg on October 05, 2003 at 14:44:07:
Thanks, Nutmeg.
Walt
In Reply to: SR TESTIMONIAL(chronic hives,GI&rosacea)Unconscious resistance? Miss Bliss.. posted by Walt Stoll on October 06, 2003 at 07:54:20:
Hi Nutmeg
Thank you for the information.
I am pretty sure this is the same technique I did try with a chiropracter many years ago. I think it helped somewhat, but not that much.
In Reply to: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Walt Stoll on October 04, 2003 at 08:31:10:
Hi Walt,
I would really like you to clarify/elaborate on this statement you made in your earlier response to me.
Here it is:
"You can force the unconscious to obey but it takes determination and discipline"
Thanks.
**~BLISS~**
In Reply to: Re: SR TESTIMONIAL (chronic hives, GI & rosacea) Unconscious resistance? Archive posted by Miss Bliss To Walt on October 07, 2003 at 09:22:01:
Hi, Miss.
Most people's lives are directed by their unconscious motivations and they never figure it out. Making the leap to awareness is part of what SR is all about. Dream interpretation is one short cut but there are many pathways to the top of THIS mountain. Fortunately there are many books out there about this.
Let us know what you learn.
Walt
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