The
Natural Way to Stop Smoking
by Teresa Halderman
While I was in the Army, a friend of mine tried to stop smoking. One day
we went on a two mile run. As we ran he began to talk about everything he
was doing to stop smoking. He pulled his sleeve up and showed me his
patch. At the halfway point he began chewing the gum. When we reached the
end he stopped and lit a up a Camel. I could not help but to ask, “And,
it’s working”? He took a very long hard look at me then asked, “Does
it look like it to you?”
There are so many products on the market to help you stop smoking. How do
you know which one will work for you? You don’t... The truth is that
while one may work for you, it may not work for others. I wanted to stop
smoking, so I tried the gum. Then I tried the patch. Both failed to work.
However, I am sure that there is someone out there that will tell you it
worked for them.
With all this in mind, I began looking into hypnosis as a way to kick my
nasty habit to the curb. As I came to the end of my research, I found that
hypnosis is, in fact, the most effective way stop smoking. Hypnosis can be
remarkably effective tool that will assist with the difficulties involved
in stopping the habit of smoking cigarettes or cigars. It can facilitate
self-esteem and motivation for changes in behavior and habits. However, it
cannot change something you do not want to change. If you are not truly
committed to stop smoking, then it is almost certain that your effort will
fail.
Out of every ten people, only one may fail to stop smoking. This is due to
hypnosis facilitating smoking cessation by fostering hopefulness, reducing
nagging thoughts about smoking, reducing jitters and grumpiness, fostering
an appreciation for healthier habits and increasing motivation for better
healthiness and relapse prevention.
"We learn to smoke, and whatever we learn we can un-learn."
Dr. Nancy B. Irwin
What does a hypnotherapist do before helping you stop smoking?
• Any good hypnotherapist will insist on doing an intake. The intake
allows you and the hypnotherapist to get to know each other. If for some
reason you or the hypnotherapist feels uncomfortable with each other it
will not work.
• During your visit, the hypnotherapist will try to find what triggers
your smoking. So, before you go, take a few days and write down things
that triggered your smoking.
• Then the hypnotherapist will want to know why you want to quit
smoking. Remember, if you are doing it for some other reason then for
yourself it will NOT work.
How many visits does it take?
Some may stop smoking completely in just one visit. However, don’t be
alarmed if you have to go back three to five times. If you’re a two or
more packs a day person, the odds are you will need to go back a few
times. Hang in there it will work if you really want it to work.
“Quit smoking requires one session for most people, two or more for
others. If it is not effective by the third session, you may want to
see someone else. Mental health treatment is not the same as medical
treatment. Rapport is more important in creating positive change in
a mental health session than it may be in a medical environment.
Please note, it is important in both situations.”
Truman Reid, MA, PhD, LPC
How much do visits cost?
The amount per visit can cost between $49.00 - $400. Never think for one
moment that the one offering to do it for $49.00 has less experience. In
fact, I found that they have treated more people and have far more
experience. In most cases, they offer the low amount because they truly
want to help people stop smoking. If you are shopping around, always ask,
“How many people have you helped stop smoking”?
A hypnotherapist will stress that you must want to quit for your
own reasons. Such as:
• I want a healthier life.
• It cost too much to smoke.
• I really hate smoking.
This is one area of medicine that true relies on your state of mind. If
you are in their office for someone else then you are wasting your hard
earned money.
“This is a powerful method to get the subconscious mind working for
you, rather than against you.”
Shari Gordon, C.Ht.
Do Cd’s really work?
Almost every hypnotherapist I interviewed like using both Hypnosis
and CD’s. Though some may claim that the CDs alone will work, I
tend to think it really depends on you and how much you smoke. If you
smoke a ½ pack a day odds are the CDs may do the trick. However, I
believe you need both Hypnosis and the CDs. Hypnosis itself is a
powerful method. The use of CDs is to re-enforce the hypnosis. The
combination is a sure winner!
“Yes, the CDs and tapes really work when used properly. I give
a CD recording of the actual session to the client for reinforcement to be
used in the privacy of their home. Because all my sessions are
personalized, we are able to address the specific needs and desires of the
client.”
Kim Manning, C.M.Ht.
What about hypnosis by phone or email?
Okay, this is a touchy area... I do not believe it will work by email at
all. However, I could be wrong. Only one out of the sixty I wrote even
offered hypnosis by email. Hypnosis by phone would depend on how
much you really want to stop smoking. I do believe this will work for a
person with an open heart and who is 100% sure they want to stop smoking.
If you are not completely committed to stopping, then it would be a
complete waste of money.
“Hypnosis can be done by phone, though in-person would be
significantly better overall.”
Martha Smith, C.Ht., CCEM, CST
Hypnosis is, in fact, an all natural healing. There are no substances or
test to take. It is purely mind over body where you're in total control of
the outcome. So, if you truly want to stop smoking, contact a local
hypnotherapist.
“It's laughably simple, and amazingly powerful. I stress that
ALL hypnosis is self-hypnosis. I cannot change you, or anyone else.
YOU change you. I simply facilitate the process and show you how to
re-wire your subconscious of positive change.”
Dr. Nancy B. Irwin
I would like to thank all the hypnotherapist I contacted for being
completely honest and forthcoming. Moreover, I would like to give a
special thanks to the following for their help in writing this article:
Lois (Prinz) C. Ht., Center For Hypnosis • 505-292-2237 • Albuquerque, NM 87112
http://hypnosis4change.com/default.asp?CustComKey=9449
Dr. Nancy B. Irwin, Therapeutic Hypnotist • 310-235-2882 • 2001 S. Barrington Ave., Suite 320 • Los Angeles, CA 90025
www.drnancyirwin.com
John McGrail C. Ht., Clinical Hypnotherapist • 310-235-2883 • 2001 S. Barrington Ave., Ste. 320 • Los Angeles, CA 90025
http://www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com/
Kim Manning, C.M.Ht, Focused Solutions • (866) 866-4271 • 36880 Woodward Ave. #107 • Bloomfield Hills MI 48304
www.FocusedSolutions.com
www.Hypnotherapy-Michigan.com
Dr. Laurie Nadel,• (212) 647-1134 •
www.laurienadel.com
Martha Smith, C.Ht., Tranquility Center, Inc.• (734) 994-2950 • 3340 West Liberty• Ann Arbor, MI 48103
www.puretranquility.com
Lynda Malerstein, C. Ht., Power Journeys Hypnosis • (310) 228-3160 • 2211 Corinth Ave., #309 • Los Angeles, CA 90064
www.powerjourneys.com
James W. Duncan, C.Ht.., Dir. of Mentoring Programs - IMDHA • (248) 635-2935 • 108 E 5th St - Space F • Royal Oak, MI 48067
www.geocities.com/jimwduncan
Laura B. Pagano, DCH, PhD , Achievement Strategies, Inc.• (770) 998-3881
www.hypnosisdoc.com
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Teresa Halderman, Mother Earths Vitamin Company, www.mevitamin.com,
306 Henley Ave, Floor 2, Pine Beach, NJ 08741, Office 800.605.8482 ,
Use Customer Code #164123.
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