Welcome to the group TMitchell!
Have you started to work your way through the program? Be sure to put a rewards system in place. Congrats on starting your quit!
The following information was taken from our program:
Hypnosis therapy is designed to help
you focus on your nicotine consumption patterns and to change your
attitudes about smoking or chewing in ways that will help you quit.
Hypnosis often involves 1 to 4 hour sessions and may include the
development of a personal program tape to use at home after or in
between sessions.
How does it work? While you are hypnotized, the
therapist gives you suggestions to help you stop your nicotine use. The
procedure may help with relaxation and withdrawal symptoms.
What else should I know? Your chances of quitting
after just one hypnosis session are low, but may improve with multiple
sessions. However, there is little evidence that the hypnotic state
helps people quit above and beyond the suggestions provided by the
therapist. In addition, hypnosis can be both expensive and time
consuming. If you choose this method, be sure to check the costs, time
commitment and your therapist's qualifications.
Members, what are your experiences with hypnosis?
Ashley, Health Educator
