has anyone tried hypnosis to give up smoking? did it work?
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I know two people who tried it, for one it worked and for the other he started smoking the next day.  It's all in the mind, you have to really want to do it.  You will still have the cravings every now and again but just say that you don't really need one.
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I haven't myself, but my parents went together. They both quit for a good while, but stress got them to smoking again. It seems to work initially, but it's up to you whether or not it lasts. They also said it was a lot of fun, and wasn't what they expected. They were a little apprehensive as well, but they recommend it to others. Good luck!
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Not very effective.  It is like smoking a very low tar and nicotine cigarette.  I smoked it so hard my jaws actually began to ache.  (Seriously).I am also trying to put an end to this ugly and unhealthy habit.  I am trying to find a hypmotist in my area.  Good Luck to you!
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Yes, I will pray for you, and here are two places you can visit that might help (you can read on-site, or have them mail the newsletters to you):\n\n"Terry Martin - About.com Smoking Cessation Guide"<newsletters@about.com>\n\n"About.com Smoking Cessation Guide" <quitsmoking.guide@about.com>
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I haven't, but a friend of mine did.  She went to the hypnotist and he put her under (her husband went with her to make sure nothing funny went on).  I'm not sure what he said or did, but she said that she never had another craving or desire for a cigarette from the time she walked out of his office.  A week later, her husband went for a session. Neither one of them have smoked since, and that was 15 years ago.
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I started at 11yrs old and quit 22 years later with self-hypnosis tape by Donald J. Mannario, "Become A Non-Smoker". Tape was made 1988. Mayby find it online. about 20mins long and he won't make you cluck like a chicken.
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Stop smoking!\nThis method works for me and is the only money back guaranteed.\nI quite smoking 2 years ago\n\n\nGet the Facts\nEasyway, founded by Allen Carr in 1983, has the highest independently verified 12-month success rate (75.8% for a smoker completing the program) of any quit smoking technique and a 90% satisfaction rating. \n\nCompare Easyway to other methods and see for yourself why Easyway is called “The Cadillac of quit smoking methods.” \n\nThe Allen Carr Method\nHOW THE METHOD WORKS\n\nUsing psychotherapy, the method works in the opposite way to the “willpower” method. It does not concentrate on the reasons the smoker should not smoke : the money, the slavery, the health risks and the stigma. Smokers know all that already. Instead it focuses on why smokers continue to smoke in spite of the obvious disadvantages.\n\nIt is fear that keeps smokers hooked!\n\nFear the smoker will have to give up their pleasure or crutch. Fear the smoker will be unable to enjoy life or handle stress. Fear the smoker will have to go through an awful trauma to get free. Fear the smoker will never get completely free from the craving.\n\nThe Method removes these fears \nSmokers quit with the Allen Carr Method as happy non-smokers, not feeling deprived but with a huge sense of relief and elation that they have finally achieved what they always wanted….\n\nTO BE FREE!\n\nWhat about the terrible withdrawal pangs from nicotine?\n\nThe physical withdrawal from nicotine is so slight that most smokers don’t realise that they are addicts. What smokers suffer when they try and quit using other methods is the misery and depression caused by the belief that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a crutch.\n\nThe Allen Carr Method removes this feeling of deprivation. \nIt removes the need and desire to smoke. Once the smoker is in the right frame of mind and they follow the simple instructions, the physical withdrawal from nicotine is hardly noticeable.\n\nNo Gimmicks!\n\nThe Method does not use any gimmicks, useless aids or substitutes. No nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, tabs, inhilators or nasal sprays! No needles! No lasers! No drugs! No herbs! No shock treatment! \n\nThe Allen Carr Method is successful because:\n\nIt removes the smokers’ conflict of will. \nThere are no bad withdrawal pangs. \nIt is instantaneous and easy. \nIt is equally effective for long-term heavy smokers and light smokers. \nYou need not gain weight. \nYou will not miss smoking. \n\nMedical Endorsements\n\nA personal view from Professor Judith Mackay MBE, JP, FRCO (Edin), FRCP (Lon), World Health Organisation Advisory Panel on Tobacco and Health\n\n“I have no hesitation in supporting Allen Carr’s work. Many clinics use some of his techniques but it would appear that few do it in quite such a successful package.” \n\nCarole Johnson, Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Unit, Tyne Tees \n\n“his success rate was such that, when budgets allow, we continue to use Easyway for work with specific groups and individuals.”\n\nDr Anil Visa BSc, MBBch., FRCA, Consultant – Royal Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal London Hospital\n\n“I have observed the Allen Carr method at first hand and have found it to be very successful and I wholeheartedly support it as an effective way to quit smoking.”\n\nDr William Green, Head of Psychiatric Dept, Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong\n\n“It is a remarkable fact that Allen Carr, on his own admission a non-professional in behaviour modification, should have succeeded where countless psychologists and psychiatrists holding postgraduate qualifications have failed, in formulating a simple and effective way to stop smoking.”\n\nDr Martin Jarvis, Principle Scientist, Imperial Cancer Research \nFund and Reader in Health Psychology, University College London\n\n”...I am more than happy to testify to Allen Carr’s enduring involvement and to recognise the value of the kind of behavioural and cognitive support he provides.”\n\nDr PM
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First of all, You have to be ready to quit. It doesn't matter if everyone wants you to, but you aren't ready.\n\nWhat worked for me was to set a target date. Cut back on daily intake until that day, then get rid of all items related to smoking. I found a hypnotherapy and meditation system about quitting and used it as I approached my target date. I found some tea tree oil chewing sticks to chew on to give my mouth something to do besides eat. I also made sure I had plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available so I did not gain tons of weight.\n\nAnother highly effective thing was that I did not smoke inside the house, so I did not have the lingering smell to contend with. If you have been smoking inside, you will want to wash your walls and floors and possibly even paint to remove the odor, which will help reduce the cravings.\n\nFinally be patient with yourself. It often takes more than one attempt to sucessfully quit.
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No I haven't but I thought I would tell you how I finally managed to quit smoking.  I smoked for 14 years very heavily and I tried everything to  stop, I didn't even manage to stop when I was pregnant and now I really wish I had had the will power.  After several years of trying to stop and failing miserably, I took Zyban and I have now been a non-smoker for over two years and have never dreamed of starting again.  It is available through your GP.  Good luck in your quest to quit - I know how tough it can be, so perservere and you'll manage it.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nLucy
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I think you know very well that how to give up cigarette. i.e. strong will power.\nStrong will power..just spread your finger when you hold cigarette it will fall down..hahah..If you want any medical help try a nicotine chewing gum, definitely it would assist to give up smoking but it also required strong will power.
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Will power helps one quit any kind of addiction including smoking. What hypnotism simply does is increasing and concentrating that will power for a certain outcome like in your question for smoking.
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I had the most success with gum together with cognitive behavioral self-therapy - changing patterns of behaviors that I associated with smoking, like after eating or after sex.  So you may need to find something to replace your addiction to cigarettes - something healthier.\n\nGood luck!
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I would love it to give up the ciggies but i am sceptical as to whether it works.If there was a guarantee i would not hesitate but like all these alternatiive therapies they are not.
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YES! get some Zyban. Or bupropion that stuff really works, I smoked for 30 years and quit cold turkey with that stuff. No problems except a little irritability.
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Smoking Cessation Classes.\n\nCheck with area universities for them. Ask your health insurance about where to get them and if you get re-imbursed for them.\n\nMy mother used  hypnotherapy to lose weight once. The Hypnotist offered Smoking Cessation as well. You could try that too.\n\nI know a guy that just made up his mind on Great American Smoke-Out day to quit cold turkey. It worked for him, but you don't have to wait for the day to come around again. (Third Tuesday of November)
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20 year smoker...I've used the Commit lozenges (4mg) for 10 weeks now and have been going strong.  I've used the patch before, but prefer the lozenges.  They really help cut the edginess.  I don't consider myself totally "cured" of smoking, but this has been one of my best attempts so far.  Good luck.  Unfortunately, no aid will help him until he's really ready to quit himself.
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Yes it works!  I was getting it 3 or 4 times a week at first.  In Nova Scotia it's a free service provided by our government.   I peetered down to once a week and then stopped going.  I had been smoke free for 6 months.  When I stopped going to acupuncture and some stresses at home occured the smoking started again.  I am just resuming the treatments...  hopefully it will work.  My doctor suggested Welbutrin as the best option but it's an anti-depressant and I really don't want to start taking drugs that might alter how I will feel.