Quitting smoking with hypnosis is gaining attention since it is a simple and efficient way to give up the habit.

Nowadays, the advantages of quitting smoking are well known and easy to find. Making the decision to quit can bring many positive changes to your life – Regular exercise can provide a myriad of benefits, from increased energy and improved mood to a reduced risk of developing serious illnesses such as lung cancer or heart disease. Additionally, exercising regularly can lead to improved overall health, better breathing capacity and decreased feelings of guilt. Not to forget the finances too – you may even find yourself with some extra money in your pocket!

Despite the compelling reasons to quit, many people still find it hard to break free from their habit. Hypnotherapy is often overlooked as an option because some people perceive it as some kind of magical solution. However, it can be a very effective approach towards quitting smoking. Hypnotherapy is widely considered the top option to stop smoking, and here are ten reasons why that is:

1) It is quick and efficient, allowing you to finish your tasks faster and focus on other important matters.

 – In comparison to nicotine replacement patches, hypnotherapy is proven to be a quick and effective way to quit smoking. It’s relaxing 2-hour-long sessions can make you go from a smoker to a non-smoker in no time. Furthermore, it doesn’t take weeks or months like nicotine patches do.

2) It has achieved tremendous success rates.

A 2009 Which? report showed that the most effective way to quit smoking was hypnotherapy. Ever since, it has continued to prove its effectiveness in helping people kick the habit successfully.

3) Craving can be kept to a minimum

– Hypnotherapy has proven to be a highly efficient method of quitting smoking. Many people who’ve gone through it found success, largely because they no longer felt the urge to smoke anymore. This shows that hypnotherapy is an effective way of helping individuals combat their cravings for nicotine. Clients are often amazed to find that, after a long struggle with cravings, their bodies adjust and no longer crave unhealthy items. In fact, most remark that they experience little or no cravings whatsoever!

4) Relapse rates are low 

–Back in 2003, hypnotherapists from the Clifton Practice conducted a study where participants were given a “free top up” if the anti-smoking hypnotherapy they received was ineffective. After a 6-month period, only 8.3% of customers came back for this offer, indicating that the relapse rate for this type of hypnotherapy was less than 10%.

5) It is inexpensive

– Although there is an initial outlay, other forms of stop smoking therapy, such as nicotine replacement patches, will spread a much greater cost over a longer period of time. Nicotine replacement therapy, like patches, can help people quit smoking without having to spend too much money on the process. It is a cost-effective and efficient way to tackle this difficult challenge. Patches are a great way to make expensive products more affordable. They allow you to spread the cost of a product over a longer period of time, so you don’t have to pay for it all at once. This can result in considerable savings in the long run.

6) It effectively addresses the issue at hand.

– Nicotine replacement therapies can help reduce the craving for cigarettes but this is only a surface-level solution. Addiction is mainly controlled in the limbic system of the brain, so when people truly understand their habit and its effects, they usually reject it more strongly. Other therapies rarely deal with why we smoke and, therefore, never break the cognitive association between pleasure and smoking.

Smoking is often both a physical and psychological habit, with deep-rooted causes that many other therapies do not address. While traditional treatments may focus on the physical aspects of smoking, they rarely attempt to uncover the underlying psychological triggers that make it so difficult to quit. The cognitive association between pleasure and smoking is a powerful one and only an approach that can tackle it effectively can truly break this cycle and help people quit for good.

7) It is actually an enjoyable experience

– Quitting smoking through nicotine replacement can be a long and arduous process, but hypnotherapy provides an alternative that is easy, positive, relaxing and even creative. Making the switch to being smoke-free has never been so calming!

8) It is scientifically based

– Hypnotherapy is frequently misunderstood due to the frequent use of stage hypnosis for its entertainment value. Hypnotherapy is backed with scientific proof which explains why it works to help people stop smoking. Its efficacy is based on how our brains are wired and how we can use hypnosis to re-wire it in order to quit the habit. Every program I create involves an in-depth look into the science behind smoking, which can be quite amazing to observe.

9) You don’t do it alone 

– Acquiring smoking cessation therapies from pharmacists is a popular method, but it usually doesn’t work well due to its limited social involvement. Going through this process without the support of family and friends often leads to disappointment. When you enlist the help of a hypnotherapist when trying to beat addiction, they are someone that has your back and truly gets where you’re coming from. They understand what needs to be done in order to help you succeed in overcoming your addiction.

10) There are further benefits

– Combining trance and work has great potential – this is especially true for stop smoking hypnotherapy. Not only can it help you kick the habit, but it can also improve your confidence, self-esteem and bring happiness into your life. Many clients who have gone through this type of treatment report these positive results.

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