Quitting Smoking Hypnosis - Does It Really [Help|Work?

By Mark Johnson

Are you trying to give up cigarettes? You may want to think about using hypnosis as part of your stop smoking plan. Breaking a habit is primarily mental, so if you can envision yourself being smoke-free, chances are it will be easier for you to finally stop smoking.

The first thing that you should know is that hypnosis is not magic. Rather hypnosis uses your subconscious to help you attain your goal of giving up smoking. It makes you relaxed so that you do not have to take on the stress of giving up the habit which otherwise would have de-motivated you in your conscious state. When you are hypnotized, you are not in a state of sleep. Instead, you are in a relax state of mind that help you overcome all the obstacles that your mind creates and stops you from achieving things that need a lot of effort on your part.

Researchers have proven that using hypnosis for giving up smoking is a lot more effective method than trying to use nicotine patch or nicotine gum. These products release small doses of nicotine in your bloodstream to help reduce the urge for smoking, and that is why nicotine patch and nicotine gum take a while to show effect. Sometimes, they may not be effective in reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke. However, if you use hypnosis along with these methods of giving up smoking, it could be very effective, since you will be influencing your mind and body simultaneously.

If you decide that you want to start using hypnosis as part of your smoke free program, you can either order materials to hypnotize yourself, or you can go to a certified hypnotherapist. If you are using hypnotherapy techniques yourself, you'll need to do so in a comfortable place in your home where you know you can get some peace and quiet. You'll need to think about the images that will trigger you to stop smoking, but it's important to be aware that this will take time to perfect, so you'll need to practice every day until you feel confident that you can kick the habit.

If you are using hypnosis and want to get the assistance of a professional, you should make sure that the therapist you are seeing has extensive training in this area, so that you will be treated effectively. Some therapists will offer one-session programs that are said to 'cure' you almost instantly, while others may recommend multiple sessions so that you can train your mind to stop thinking about cigarettes. - 31857

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