Yeah the first few times around are pretty crazy. It's amazing how having the right attitude about the pain goes so far

Same for laser!
Lately I've been playing little mind games when I get laser sessions. The time before last, I was imagining like he was just "scanning" the hair on my face with a bright light. And who doesn't like to scan stuff? Scanning is a wonderful technology and so helpful

Then this past time I started alternating bending my toes as if I was walking or something... because with laser there is a rhythm to it.. zzt...zzt...zzt...zzt... etc. So I was just imagining that I was walking through a really nice park and it was sunny outside with birds chirping. It was great!
My doctor who does the laser said "well, determination is not something you are short of". I gave him the thumbs up (because I cannot currently use my voice). He laughed and kept zapping my upper lip as the mascara filled tears streamed down the sides of my face.
In the end, it's totally worth it. Be gone, hairs!! Except for the ones on my scalp. You can stay.