Hypnosis - The Guaranteed Way To Quit Smoking With No Withdrawal Or Weight Gain

If you have tried to quit smoking and failed, it's not your fault. Every method from cold turkey to the patch focus you mind on smoking and actually make you want to smoke more. They focus your head on your but and that can't be good. Now, you can get your life back, become a first class citizen again and never be looked down on again by simply finding out about hypnotherapy.

I have used hypnosis for many changes in my life and I recommend it as a great way to quit smoking Unlike other quitting aids, hypnosis gently programs your mind to stop wanting to smoke through easy and enjoyable relaxation and where the mind goes, the body willingly follows.

You won't be fighting your body that craves a smoke, you will have diverted your mind and body for a guaranteed cure. You won't need patches, gum or drugs like Chantix.

Once your mind decides you do not smoke and don't want to smoke, you will no longer be focused on cigarettes and smoking. You won't be focused on what you're missing, your mind will tell you that you just don't smoke any more.

There are a few things to look for in a hypnotherapist for this important work.

Be sure they offer a free analysis session. The goal of this meeting is for you to be sure you trust the therapist and want to work with him/her. Also, the therapist will determine if you are a good candidate for hypnosis and if so, what triggers your need to smoke.

Some people smoke when they are lonely, some smoke when they drink coffee, some when they are on the phone, some when they are nervous. A good hypnotherapist will find out what your triggers are and work with your unconscious mind to eliminate the cravings. You will no longer associate the triggers with a desire to smoke. You won't be struggling to get through withdrawals; you just will not want to smoke.

Hypnosis can also stop you from using food to replace cigarettes. If you don't want to gain weight as you stop the smoking habit, hypnosis can help.

Be sure too that the hypnotherapist has a guarantee. Many offer a "we won't quit until you do" guarantee that allows you to keep coming back as often as necessary for additional sessions at no additional charge for as long as it takes until you quit for good. That means you cannot fail with hypnosis unless you stop coming for sessions. It's a guaranteed solution that can not fail.

Good hypnotherapists customize their therapy to the triggers that make you crave cigarettes. They customize your solution and eliminate the cravings. They guarantee you will quit without withdrawal and they stay with you until you quit and get your life back.

Some practitioners of hypnosis average a 95% success rate compared to 5% for cold turkey and 15% for the patch. You will be a non smoker the first day you visit and they will stick with you as long as necessary until you succeed. Get your life back. Be proud of yourself again.

Nicotine Withdrawal

Any smoker who has tried quitting knows only too well what nicotine withdrawal is all about the cigarette cravings, the disturbances in mood, problems in concentration and sleeping, and so on. Usually, the severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on factors like how long the person has been smoking and the number of cigarettes he/she smoked. Those who have been long-time smokers have tendency of having especially strong nicotine withdrawal symptoms at particular places, situations, or times connected with smoking.

As a matter of fact, according to studies it has been found that smokers who begin abstaining start experiencing nicotine withdrawal symptoms within half-an-hour of quitting. By the time one hour elapses, they start feeing irritable and quick to anger. Within three hours, symptoms like difficulty in concentration, depression, and anxiety become apparent. Researchers point out that this happens because it has been seen that regular smokers need to smoke one cigarette every forty minutes or so, by which time their system becomes almost free of the nicotine from the previous cigarette.

This is indicative that apart from nicotine withdrawal being a roadblock to quitting smoking, but that it most probably is responsible for each cigarette that is smoked in a day.

What are the Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal?

Given below are some of the main nicotine withdrawal symptoms and the way to cope with them:

Cigarette Cravings: Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, hence, cigarette cravings can be very powerful, particularly within the first 2-3 days of quitting. Sometimes these cravings can take place for months, even years. The best way to overcome the craving is to simply resist the desire to light up; it usually lasts just a few minutes. Whenever you feel the craving pangs coming on, start some activity and keep yourself busy. Focus your attention on something else. Chew on gum, drink water, eat some fruit. You could even try some deep breathing exercises, and be conscious of the fact that these symptoms are only temporary and that you can beat them.

Irritability, Tenseness and Crankiness: Deprived of the nicotine it is used to, the body craves for it. Cigarette smokers are basically under a constant condition of nervous stimulation, and much of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are due to the nervous system getting back to normal. This usually lasts for one to two weeks. To counter these symptoms, try exercising or walking, or meditation or other relaxation methods, chewing nicotine gum and cutting down on caffeine.

Fatigue, Loss of Energy: A feeling of fatigue is quite a natural symptom, since the body is deprived of the stimulating effects nicotine. This can last for 2-4 weeks. To counter this, more rest as well as more exercise is recommended. If tiredness occurs on waking up, a brisk walk and a refreshing shower should counter it.

Mood Swings and Anger: The deprivation of nicotine also brings on bouts of anger and swings in mood. And often, to alleviate this symptom of anger there is an urge to light up. When a situation crops up that makes you angry while youre trying to quit, it is best to recognize what the root cause of the anger is the craving for nicotine and then deal with the situation in as calm a manner as possible. Discuss your state of mind with your spouse or a close friend.

Problems in Concentration: This symptom can last a few weeks. The system requires time to adapt to not getting a regular dose of nicotine. The best antidote for this is taking up some sort of physical activity, such as a sport, or an exercise routine, deep breathing exercises, and planning your load of work accordingly.

Some of the other nicotine withdrawal symptoms are dizziness, headaches, frustration, insomnia, restlessness, weight gain, and constipation. While not everybody trying to quit smoking may experience all these symptoms, many of them are quite commonly felt.

What are the Future Prospects of Nicotine Withdrawal?

Nicotine withdrawal is generally a temporary phase and does disappear in time, however, while it does last it can case a fair amount of discomfort. By recognizing what can be expected when quitting smoking, one can be better prepared to deal with it and get over this phase successfully.