I'm writing this because I truly believe hypnosis has not just changed my life for the better, it has saved me. We all have problems right? All my life I have been ignoring my traumas, pushing them deep inside me where I believed I could no longer see or feel them. Then something happened that unleashed the darkness inside me, I was in a marriage with an abusive husband caring for two young children one of whom has developmental issues and when the abuse spread to my son I realized how bad it was. I managed to get out of my marriage physically intact but emotionally I was completely dysfunctional I had panic attacks multiple times a day all the while trying to work. I couldn't sleep at night because if I closed my eyes horrible images would appear. I started drinking more and taking sleep aids, when I finally did fall asleep I would wake up drenched in sweat reliving the most horrible of times. I had a lot of trouble being in social situations because I felt that everyone coul see how ugly I was inside so isolated myself. I was so emotionally numb to the point I found it difficult to connect with my children. I maintained toxic relationships and had absolutely no boundaries. My body also felt the physical effects of this immense emotional burden and have been dealing with Lupus flares. I have been under the care of Dr. Vivianne Arriola for over 3 years now and I can say with all sincerity that I owe her the life I currently lead. Hypnotherapy under her guidance was life-changing for me. I realized that the trauma I went through in my adult life was just a continuation of the trauma I experienced as a child and in order to change my behaviors I had to go back  understand what happened to me and see myself in a more compassionate way. I forgave myself and I forgave all of the people who have harmed me and when that happened I started to heal and I became whole again. I no longer have nightmares or panic attacks. I no longer feel ashamed, angry or numb. I accept.