Where countless medical therapies and medicines may have fallen short of their promise of lasting relief, successful hypnotherapist Alan W. Weiner delivers proven, powerful methods for releasing yourself from the prison of chronic pain. The true-life stories and expert insight in Just Before the Giggle show you it is indeed possible to achieve your goal of living pain-free. Weiner examines the nature of discomfort and shows you how to free yourself from it with practical and accessible tools, techniques, exercises, and visualizations. But Weiner's approach is about much more than just mitigating the burden of physical pain. It's about exploring the human condition and integrating the mind, body, and spirit. In your journey of healing and self-discovery, joy is both the destination and the vehicle. By embracing humor and wonder, you open yourself to discover the tremendous quality of life available to every person in every moment. With this triumphant and empowering workbook, you will move away from the frustration and depression of chronic pain and toward a life of comfort, celebration, and wholeness. And the only side effect is the occasional giggle.