I've been researching the Hypnobabies method for natural pain-free birth, and became very interested in the idea. I downloaded one of their tracks "Relax Me" that's made to be used anytime, not specifically for birth.

Today I started my period, which for me means mind-numbing cramps beyond imagination. I took some Midol (but it doesn't numb them completely, just takes the edge off), and thought that maybe this would be a good time to try out the "Relax Me" track. My thought process was - if this completely relaxes my muscles, wouldn't it make the cramps subside and help me rest?

So I tried it. I laid down, got comfortable, and started listening. I did my best to follow the instructions and relax, but it just wasn't working! She would tell me to count back from 100 and that by the time I got to 97 the numbers would completely melt away and I would go deeper into relaxation.

I tried. I really did. But when I got to 97 I was like, no, I still have numbers... 96, 95, 94, 93 STILL HERE!!!!

Then she says to pick a special word, something that makes me feel happy and calm and good.
I'm like "Ok, let's see. Ice cream! Burritos! Spring Rolls! Coffee! Wait, maybe it shouldn't be a food. This is silly. How about library? Taco Bell? Shoes? No? Um... I still think it should be burritos. I would love a burrito right now. Oooh, a Chipotle burrito. Wait, I'm supposed to be hypnotizing myself! Ommmmm... *burritos* Nommmm"

Ugh... this is SO not working. Any tips on how to get out of my obnoxious brain and actually make this thing work for me?