Quote Originally Posted by Kevin S.
When I listen to the Hemi-sync tapes, I get very relaxed and had success up through focus 10. Now I am doing intro to focus 12, and I feel a bit...bluah.

I understand that when he tells you your going into this deeper state of awareness, hes doing nothing but convincing you that you are. Obviously no hidden ropes or pulleys behind the curtains, just the power of suggestion. However instead of going along with what the speaker tells me, my mind says 'Hmm actually hes just counting'. Its very frustrating after I say that in my head, because I take complete control of my mind and the hemi-sync tape is nothing but words.

Its my over analytical mind, it runs like a clock, making meditation very difficult especially when we move into areas like extended awareness into the 'twilight zone'. Its social anxiety that really ruins it, its the reason my mind is so hyper vigilant, over analytical, and hyper critical. It doesn't have an off switch either, even while I meditate I'm constantly aware of what is happening in my body and mind, analyzing it, and telling myself over and over again what is happening. I really feel like for me to even get from focus 10 to 12 is going to be like teaching a dog to add and subtract.

Does anyone have any advice? Maybe someone here has/had social anxiety and understands where I'm coming from?
I underlined the important part in your post.
I believe Robert Munroe also didn't have much success using his own HemiSync system too for the very same reason.
It works for some... doesn't work for others...

If it's not working for you, you might have to find another way.

Also... do note that it's not the power of suggestion that is what takes you from Focus 10 to 12... it's *ALL YOU*.
It's entirely up to you to relax to that point.