Smoking is a habit that is really hard to stay away from. I know this from personal experience as I went through the whole painstaking process of quitting. I have felt all those ups and downs and been through all those trials and crises that every smoker in the process of quitting is bound to face. I know that is a real challenge, but believe me, it is definitely worth it.
Smoking is a deadly habit that is the leading cause of cancer. Moreover, it increases the risk of heart attack lung disease, stroke, and other health issues, including cataracts and bone fractures. If chewing gum, nicotine lozenges and other methods have not helped you yet, why not rely on hypnotherapy to quit smoking? You might as well consider this option, as various studies have indicated that it has helped many people to quit smoking.
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is known as an altered state of awareness in which the patient appears to be in trance or asleep. Hypnosis is often used for treating certain psychological or physical problems. For example, it is often used to help certain people control pain. It is also used in a wide range of other conditions like speech disorders, problems with weight and addiction problems. Hypnosis works in such a way that when the patient is hypnotized, he is more concentrated and relaxed. This makes him more willing to listen to suggestions such as giving up smoking. Even though the patient appears to be in trance, he is not unconscious and is still aware of the surroundings.
Hypnotherapy to quit smoking
During hypnosis a patient is asked to imagine the unpleasant outcome of smoking cigarettes. For instance, the hypnotherapist may suggest that cigarette smoke smells like the exhaust from the cars and will leave the smoker’s mouth feeling parched. One commonly used and popular technique in smoking cessation hypnosis is Spiegel’s method. Using this technique, the hypnotherapist focuses on three main ideas:
- smoking poisons the body;
- you need your body if you want to live;
- you should protect your body and respect it.
Does hypnotherapy to quit smoking work?
Generally, hypnosis works but it may not be suitable for everyone because not everyone can be hypnotized. When successful, its intensity can vary from one patient to another. Researchers who have studied hypnosis claim that hypnotherapy to quit smoking remains a helpful approach that has a lot of benefits. However, for some people it might be good to combine few different techniques for better results.
How to find a hypnotherapist?
If you want to try hypnosis to help you get rid of the nasty habit of smoking, ask your health care provider if they could recommend you a good, reputable hypnotherapist. But before you make an appointment, make sure they are licensed, credentialed and trained.
