Hypnotherapy for smoking

[OddieA]

Has anyone got any experiences of hypnotherapy and quitting smoking. I have tried allsorts of methods and failed, I was wondering whether this would be worth a go

DH tried hypnotherapy and it had no effect at all. The therapist tried a follow up session and ended up giving him a full refund

I did it 18 months ago. I don’t think it is a magic panacea. For me i think it worked because I really wanted to stop. I knew that I could manage the physical withdrawal because I stopped every summer for three weeks when I got on a long haul flight. And every autumn, I would slowly restart when getting together for drinks with friends.

What worked was she helped me visualise a graphic scene that would make me feel disgusted by merely thinking of having a cigarette or touching a cigarette. And another scene that would make me feel full of pride and confidence when I didn’t have one when feeling like it. And lastly, that I wouldn’t be bothered by the smell around smokers, which was a big problem for me.

It has been extremely effective. Sometimes in the beginning I would have the urge but now it’s practically disappeared. It was well worth it. I think of it as a useful tool when I need help and I depend on the ideas hardly ever now (maybe once every 3-4 of months).

Apparently the Alan Carr book is good

Hope you are okay. Don't be cruel to yourself. It's a journey, and you are doing your best.