The positivity thread :)

[Loubalouba]

If she is good she will fit it around you and what u want, I would email her telling her your situation and get a feel for her by her reply, that's how I found my lady xx

 

[lisey]

I am going to speak to my OH and see what he thinks. He says acupuncture changed me (for the better) but I don't want to go back. I feel I have gained what I can gain and it was stressful sometimes as she would focus on what day I ovulated and if it was cd 11 or 12 then I would worry as she said needed to be closer to day 14....ov varies for women, not all textbook. I did like her though, she was very understanding and I loved going but I think would be more keen to try something else xx

 

[Blueflower]

I contacted the place I had acupuncture today to enquire about hypnotherapy. Found a lady who sounds ideal and sent her a message, I think it could be really helpful. This was on her website: 'to create new patterns of thinking and behaviour. You will also be able to let go of limiting thoughts, belief systems and feelings that used to hold you back....' Sounds like what I need!

 

[lisey]

I am a bit scared of it though, is that ridiculous? I just don't know what to expect xx

 

[Blueflower]

I am a bit but apparently you are fully aware all the time, fully in control and feel very relaxed and refreshed afterwards. I think DH might be sceptical though. Not looking forward to telling him!

 

[lisey]

I think my OH might be too. I am still in two minds...xx

 

[millielaura]

I want to do it! But yeah think OH will think I'm wasting my money he soo doesn't believe in this stuff. He goes mad at me for putting the secret on and says I'm being silly. Ha I believe in it all so much!

I'm a little scared too lol think it might be an anxiety thing, I wouldn't know what to expect and how I'd feel etc and what on earth I would say!! xx

 

[Blueflower]

I imagine they just ask you questions. The one I found says she doesn't take you back to the past but just gets you to change patterns of thinking in the present and for the future. I don't think they do the "you are getting sleepy" thing these days, rather just get you to focus and relax. I am waiting to hear back about an appointment so will let you know how it goes!

 

[millielaura]

Oooh defo let us know, may book one!! xxx

 

[Loubalouba]

Hypnotherapy is amazing!!! And relaxes you more than anything! So if you need relaxation it's brilliant for that and honestly it gave me such strength, the other thing is that last time I was pregnant and mc I did not feel totally comfortable about it but wanted it badly if that makes sense! and looking back I dont think I was as mentally ready as I am now, now everything feels right and I just feel so much better prepared mentally and I wonder if hypnotherapy has helped get rid of my blocks/fears etc. I don't know but I know it helped me cope and gave me so much more confidence and got me back to my old self so I would highly recommend it!

Also you are completely aware of what is going on when u go a bit deeper it's just like you are sleeping but are still aware...
Sometimes I could not hear what she was saying to me but she said it did not matter as your subconscious picks up things even when u r not aware of it.

Lou xx

 

[Loubalouba]

My hubby was sceptical until he saw the change in me!!! Sod the oh you need to keep sane and u have to do what is right for you x

 

[Loubalouba]

No it's not like are u getting sleepy u have a really good chat about everything and then they talk to you in metaphors, for example you imagine you are in a beautiful garden etc... Basically they talk to your subconscious and through metaphors changes your sub conscious patterns of thinking. I know it sounds weird and it is a bit listening but what u really have to do is let yourself go! The more u do the deeper u go the better affect it has. Sometimes I felt like I was suspended in the air, I felt so light it was lovely.... Then a couple of days later I would just feel a bit better, a bit more positive or confident.

My hypnotherapist is Fiona Birman have a look at her website, I have just told her I am pregnant and she has offered me a free session to help me keep calm through the next couple of weeks xxx

 

[lisey]

I do feel more tempted as I do suffer with anxiety and when I am pregnant I am terrified because of my history. I would love help with that if possible. How many sessions did you need before you felt a difference?
I was worried I would feel vulnerable and not in control, I take it it doesn't feel like that? Xx

 

[Loubalouba]

Not at all! It's different to what u expect x I noticed a change after 2 or 3 but had 6 as I stopped when I felt strong enough to, I was in a mess before it so I think it took me longer, everyone is different depends how u respond to it I.e how deep u go, so go with an open mind and let go is my advice x

 

[lisey]

I would definitely have an open mind. My acupuncturist always commented on how well I responded to treatment and I think it was because I believed it could help, I was very open minded and saw a huge difference. How long ago did you have it? Xx

 

[Loubalouba]

A year ago exactly! I have never looked back since don't get me wrong I have still been heartbroken over failed ivf etc but I pick myself up so much quicker and just feel more content in myself and more like I know I will have a baby one day xx

 

[lisey]

That's fantastic, I am more keen now xx

 

[Blueflower]

Ok I have booked an appointment for hypnotherapy! Any ideas what to tell DH?! His scorn might be detrimental but I don't want to lie! I was thinking of saying I've booked an appointment at the acupuncture clinic where I went before, its the same place so not a lie!

 

[Loubalouba]

Good plan blueflower, see how you find it and then decide whether it's for u or not and if you don't want to go back then what he did not know won't hurt him!? Xx let me know how u get on xx

 

[Blueflower]

He will wonder why acupuncture again though as it made no difference and I didn't like it much!