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After an experience on a cruise ship as a teenager, I was very skeptical of hypnosis. But then last year,\u00a0I started seeing a hypnotist to help with my chronic headaches, and she really helped me. I recorded one of our sessions together, and for a long time, lying down and playing that calming recording was my first line of defense against a budding headache. I was shocked at how often what I had previously thought was “definitely going to turn into a full-blown awful headache” would dissipate with simply\u00a0some\u00a0focused rest. That I had a tool in my bag besides pills was honestly a revelation.<\/p>\n

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I no longer see that hypnotist, but I do still use that recording. And I’ve expanded my listening repertoire through the handy (and free!) Insight Timer<\/a> app. I use the Playlists tab and listen to guided meditations to help deal with headaches and also general stress, anxiety, and to help fall asleep. It’s really helpful for me so thought I’d share some of my favorites culled from hours of experimentation:<\/p>\n