ntellectual sanction. Or it may be that it will
cease only to return again. But do not be discouraged; attack it
firmly and you are bound to succeed.

The same procedure is equally effective with distressing states of
mind, worry, fear, despondency. In such cases the stroking movement of
the hand should be applied to the forehead.

Even in this exercise no more effort should be used than is necessary.
Simply repeat rapidly the word which informs you that the trouble is
going, and let this, with the stroking movement of the hand, which, as
it were, fixes the attention to that particular spot, be the sum and
substance of your effort. With practice it will become easier, you
will "drop into it"; that is to say, the Unconscious will perform the
adaptations necessary to make it more effective. After a time you
should be able to obtain relief in twenty to twenty-five seconds. But
the effect is still more far-reaching; you will be delivered from the
fear of pain. Regarding yourself as its master, you will be able with
the mere threat of treatment to prevent it from developing. You will
hang up a card, "No admittance," on the doors of your conscious mind.

It may be that the pain attacks you in the street or in a workshop; in
some public place where the audible repetition of the phrase would
attract attention. In that case it is best to close the eyes for a
moment and formulate this particular suggestion: "I shall not add to
this trouble by thinking about it; my mind will be occupied by other
things; but on the first opportunity I shall make it pass away," Then
as soon as you can conveniently do so make use of the phrase "It's
going." When you have become expert in the use of this form of
suggestion you will be able to exorcise the trouble by repeating the
phrase mentally--at any rate if the words are outlined with the lips
and tongue. But the beginner should rely for a time entirely on
audible treatment. By dropping it too soon he will only court
disappointment.

It sometimes happens that a patient is so prostrated by pain or misery
that he has not the energy to undertake even the repetition of the word
"going." The pain-thought so obsesses the mind that the state of
painlessness seems too remote even to contemplate. Under these
circumstances it seems best to employ this strategy. Lie down on a
bed, sofa, or arm-chair and relax both mind and body. Cease from all
effort--which can only make things worse--and