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Hypnosis to Stop Smoking

Friday, July 18th, 2008

The ability to stop smoking is not always as easy as it seems.  Those who do not smoke are usually the ones who think that it is simple to just stop.  One option for smokers is hypnosis.  While this may seem as a far fetched idea, there have been many people who have used this technique and had very positive results.

When you think of the word “hypnosis”, you are probably reminded of stage performances where the hypnotist would put his participants to sleep with the snap of a finger, and then make them cluck like a chicken.  A hypnosis program to stop smoking is much more different and modern.

The power of suggestion is a very valuable tool.  Companies use various advertisements to “suggest” a product.  In truth, that is how many people start smoking ;after seeing an advertisement of a certain cigarette.  It is ironic that you can use suggestion to stop smoking as well.  To be able to be treated with hypnosis, it is important that you are completely open to suggestion.  You should also want to change and your goal should be to stop smoking.  If your heart is not completely in this, then you will not have positive results.

Many patients, who use hypnosis as a form of treatment for cigarettes, are referred to a support group while they are undergoing the treatment.  Many patients stay in the support group years after the hypnosis therapy is over.  When you are around other people who are going through the exact same thing as you, it helps to be able to compare results and talk about the things that bother you the most.

One factor that keeps many people from not trying hypnosis therapy for smoking is the cost.  There is still a specialist involved, therefore there will be fees associated with the service.  Those who are wary about the program are worried about spending money on a program if there is so much speculation about the results.

Another issue is finding a hypnotist who you can trust.  Before committing to one person’s services, be sure to check their credentials, and if there are any recommendations or reviews of the specialist.  A qualified hypnotist will have referrals and recommendations of previous patients that you can contact for information.  You should also seek a hypnotist who will not charge you unless you have positive results.  This will verify that you are not losing money.  The Internet is the best place to start looking because you can read reviews and compare hypnotists.

Those who undergo hypnosis for cigarette smoking are usually under the influence that they will be cured after one session, or several sessions.  The truth is that most people who use hypnotherapy as a treatment will still have a craving for a cigarette occasionally.  The ability to stop smoking is not easy, thus the reason that many people have the addiction for years.  Unfortunately, there is no magic cure to stop smoking.  But if you have patience and the will to change, then hypnosis therapy can help you.