Ways to Quit Smoking - Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy)

Using hypnosis to quit smoking is one of the accepted ways to kick the smoking habit. Hypnotherapy to stop smoking can also be used to complement other methods such as the nicotine patch.

How Does It Work?

It is based on the idea that, with the help of a hypnotherapist, even heavy smokers can overcome the psychological desire to light up another cigarette. By using hypnosis we can strengthen our will to quit. It is this aspect of quitting that is overlooked in some of the other smoking cessation methods and allows the smoker to gradually drift back to the habit after a few months. People often turn to hypnosis to stop smoking after they have given up on some of the other methods for quitting smoking.

By focusing on the subconscious mind hypnotherapy attacks the smoking habit at a deeper level than other ways. So if you visualize yourself as a non-smoker, your subconscious actually accepts that as reality.

Even if you have successfully quit before, and no longer have the physical addiction to nicotine the mental desire for a cigarette still exists. This is where hypnosis can really help – as long as you really do want to stop smoking forever.

Will Hypnotherapy Help Me Quit Smoking Now?

Studies have shown that hypnotherapy is an effective way to stop smoking. It has a higher success rate than many of the other methods, and sometimes only one session is required. Over 60% of people using this technique have quit the smoking habit.

Do I need a hypnotherapist?

Not necessarily, although a certified hypnotist has the training and experience to help you stop smoking quite quickly. Another way is through self-hypnosis, but you have to learn the techniques to do this correctly. There are many products (both audio and video) available for this purpose. Check out the Hypnosis Downloads Stop Smoking program.