Stopping smoking

[Compostella]

I have just had hypnotherapy to help stop me smoking but when I went under, I didnt feel in a trance or anything and can remember everything that happened.

Since then, I have not smoked but I feel this is down to willpower rather than some effect of the hypnosis as I could murder a fag now.

What are other peoples experience of this?  Has it worked? Was I expecting too much?

[Buddy]

I too was hypnotised but for a different reason.I experienced the same as you -unfortunately it doesnt work for everyone.However on an encouraging note I stopped smoking 2 and a half years ago - no patches just couldnt bear to end my life struggling for a breath.Yes I have witnesssed it.I wish you all the best - you seem to have the willpower.PLEASE keep going-it is so worth it.

[MisterSandma]

Yeah my dad got hypnotised and it done jack all but he went to NHS and stopped smoking with them so now he is fag free!

[MargeB]

Well done on quitting. My uncle just died of lung cancer, not pleasant, and well before his time.

Just remember that you can do it. Avoid dodgy situations (I have been staying away from pubs for ages, just til I get 'over the worst).

I used gum in the past, helped a lot.

All the best.

[Oneeyedvic]

I can really relate to what you are talking about - Feb 04 was when I went through it - I am still unsure as to whether it worked or not, but since I have been fag free for 16 months, assume it does.

[netibiza]

Haven't had hypnosis - but went cold turkey giving up smoking 21 yrs ago - success . EXCEPT I still want one!!!!

[Oneeyedvic]

Got to be honest - I don't want one - now see myslef as a nonsmoker - when I tried giving up cold turkey (maximum was for 4 months) I was always an ex-smoker and always knew I would (probably) go back.

Now I don't feel that way - can't explain why though

[Little Lady]

I used to work with someone who was a hypnotist, he told me that you have to want to quit by a 80% majority for it to properly work........