Hypnosis has proven to be a highly successful approach for those
wishing to stop smoking. In fact, depending on whether or not it's used
in conjunction with another approach, hypnosis has a sixty-six to eighty
percent success rate.
Why is hypnosis so successful?
Well, the primary reason is because smoking is not only a physical
addiction, it's also a psychological addiction. When you're able to control
your physical cravings at the same time that you're releasing your
psychological dependencies, you've got a powerful, often successful
combination. Many of the common quit smoking aids, such as patches,
gums, and inhalers are far more effective when combined with hypnosis.
If you plan on working with an accredited professional hypnotherapist,
however, you should be aware that permanent change is unlikely to
occur after a single session. In addition, the cost of hypnosis can be
expensive (sometimes as much as two hundred dollars per session).
Fortunately, you can find a number of audio programs designed
specifically to help you use self hypnosis to quit smoking. These
programs are generally much cheaper (often between fifty and one
hundred dollars) than traditional hypnosis therapy. And they can be
equally as powerful.
Many people wonder if they'll experience withdrawal symptoms or gain
weight when they use hypnosis to stop smoking. Fortunately, this is
generally not the case. In fact, most people find that they experience
only positive effects such as less stress, reduced anxiety, and an overall
peacefulness.
