This is very true. I hope you find a way to break it down in small enough bites you can handle them.

For me I could not just go to those places through myself though I have tried and tried. And I cannot go to those same ones over and over as if I am used to them I get too comfortable and intrusive thoughts can creep in. So for me I normally listen to several recordings of being taken there. From being a tree, a bird, in a desert oasis, to beach, dragon fly, igloo, lost civilization... And more. Just have to change it up. When I am having better days I can just listen to music and imagine, but still it is very hard for me to do it in silence.

Also, I have learned since I am hard of hearing in one ear since I use recordings I have a hard time seeing on that side when I try to "see" things. Just something to keep in mind.

If you would like the site I get most from is meditainment.com. There is a guy named brian david philips or Phillips (I think spelled right) who has free MP3s. His are no where as good as the others but it may give you an idea if recordings will help you. He does have some interesting ones.

Good luck.