There are multiple options, such as the nicotine gums and nicotine patch for nicotine addicts who want to stop smoking.
Unfortunately, none of these stop smoking options can be compared to the success rates of a quit smoking hypnosis program.
Various studies have proved that using hypnosis to stop smoking is very effective, presenting a high percentage of cases as high as over 60%.
This represents twice the success rates of the patch and gum options.
Why is it that hypnosis has proved so successful? According to scientific definition, hypnosis can be defined as "a relaxing, naturally occurring state of mind which happens to us every day.
" According to the American Medical Association, hypnosis is "a valid therapeutic tool.
" Being a "direct unconscious communication," hypnosis has proved to be an efficient technique to stop your addiction to nicotine.
In the course of hypnotism, your mind and body are capable of accepting change much more willingly, because through hypnosis, direct communication with your unconscious mind can be attained.
The number one cause for smoking is stress.
Hypnosis can help in reducing or controlling stress.
Also, hypnosis to quit smoking provides the benefit of making changes in your approaches, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and associations towards smoking, in order to eliminate nicotine dependency.
You can use self-hypnosis to stop smoking or consult a certified hypnotherapist.
The first option consists of employing techniques to relax yourself, and lead you through the images that will inspire you and can make stopping smoking work.
If you think you need help, you can find an accredited hypnotherapist, who has specific training and skill to help you relax and direct you in using specific images and words that work to help you stop smoking.
Beware of unqualified hypnotherapists.