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Which Method is the Most Successful?

If you have tried to stop smoking and failed, perhaps more than once, it may be that that you think that it’s your fault, you just can’t do it, that’s it! You’re hooked, addicted, a slave to the weed for life. Well take heart, think again, thousands of people quit everyday and they probably tried several methods before they found one that worked.

One day they found a way that succeeded for them and they soon felt happier, healthier and had masses more money in their pockets. Suddenly smoking becomes something they used to do, just a habit they once had and they never look back.

There is no reason why you can’t join them, all you have to do is decide on your personal stop smoking day and that NOW is the time, follow a few simple steps and of course get a little expert help.

How Effective are Patches and Gums?

There are no shortages of methods on offer, Patches, Gums, Tablets, Pills and Potions and you may have tried some of them already – clearly those didn’t work for you or you wouldn’t be reading this. No need to beat yourself up over that.

The manufacturers proudly boast that patches are the most popular choice and that you are 3 times more likely to give up with patches than with cold turkey. Big Deal! Only 3% can quit by themselves which means that only 12% actually succeed to quit with patches. It is even worse than that less than 4% of people who give up using patches stay stopped after one year.

Which is the most reliable Method?

Compare Nicotine replacement with the method which is scientifically proven to be the most reliable, hypnosis. Studies show that hypnosis alone enjoys success rates of up to 55% after one year but when combined with behavioral techniques such as NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) or CBT (Cognitive Brief Therapy), and an educational element success rates soar.

What do scientists say?

They say that hypnosis included in a treatment plan which also has behavioral techniques and onformation about how and why you smoke are the only reliable programs.

Schwartz noted in his review of 1992 that “a smoker who wants to quit but has had difficulty doing so by using other methods many times finds success in hypnosis.” Spiegel, Frischholz, Fleiss, and Spiegel (1993) found that “when using hypnotherapy, those who were previously able to quit smoking for at least one month but relapsed were much more likely to quit with the aid of hypnosis than those who had not previously been able to quit.”

So What Are Your Chances?

If you have really decided to quit because YOU want to your chances of success may be as high as 90% when you choose a therapist who uses selection of behavioural techniques together with at least one hypnosis session.

Therapists who are qualified in SFBH (Solution Focused Brief Hypnotherapy) have qualifications in these techniques and may offer personal sessions at the therapists consulting rooms or made available by CD or by download from the internet.

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Marijuana has no chemical like nicotine that addicts people; instead pot is psychologically addictive. This means that the urge to continue smoking pot is more about you wanting to gain a high rather than your body needing the drug to stop its pain. Stopping smoking pot is hard only because you do not want to subconsciously.

Now this does not mean that it is easy to quit pot or that you are lacking willpower however. Psychological addictions can be very problematic as people with gambling problems can tell you and requires a great deal more introspection into your own motives and weaknesses so you can pin down the real reason you keep coming back to marijuana time and time again.

To do this however you do not need to go “cold turkey” and simply stop and try to live your life the same as before but without the drugs. This is sometimes the worst thing you can do as there is often a huge gap in your life that can seem big and cold and empty and that time you used to “escape” by smoking pot can lead to you failing in your attempt to quit and falling back into the habit or by picking up another addiction that could be even worse.

To combat this while you sort out the underlying reasons for your addiction it is vitally important to find something healthy and fulfilling to fill that gap such as:

Meditation
The art of meditation can really help pot smokers by allowing time to be spent clearing ones thoughts and those that become very good at it discover they can achieve a different sort of high that though is different to the drug is fulfilling and healthy. By clearing your mind with meditation you can also help sort of the more difficult things in your life that seem so complicated and difficult normally and which just fade away when on drugs.

Hobbies
Finding a rewarding hobby is also a great way to take your mind off marijuana. By occupying your thoughts with something creative like drawing, painting, writing or many other things you can find new talents and new ways of self fulfillment that last beyond a chemically induced high. It can also be an outlet for pent up emotions that may be triggering your desire to get high.

Exercise
While increased exercise is great for your health in general exercise allows pent up energy and frustrations to be spent in a good way. Smoking weed often represses these things making the problems worse. Engaging in a team sport is also a great way to make new friends and contacts that are not into drugs if your current group of friends are still into them making it hard to engage socially. Activities such as yoga are also great to combine with meditation.

If you can fill your life with healthy, rewarding and fulfilling pursuits you will find the need to use marijuana will be greatly reduced and allow you to see your life clearly without the haze of weed clouding your judgment. In the end, how to smoking pot is about finding the root cause of your addiction which can only be done by taking the time and impetus for the drug. Even with these new activities you can fall back into the habit without psychological adjustment and understanding however but it is the first step of being free!

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Separate the feeling of hunger from a craving for a cigarette. The increased appetite associated with quitting smoking is often actually a craving for a cigarette. When you get a craving to eat, think very consciously about that feeling and make sure it is not the craving for a cigarette. You should have already come up with several strategies for dealing with cravings in order to get you through your quit attempt.

Quitting smoking can be a little hectic on the mind as your emotions are shredded with cravings and a desire to smoke. It’s as if the only thing you can think about is a cigarette. A common result of this is that smokers turn to food as both a comforter and as a substitute. The end result is that biscuits, chocolates and other sugary or salty or fatty snack foods fill your day. Be strong and keep to the 3 square meals with a small snack between each meal of a piece of fruit.

Keeping busy is an excellent way to help take your mind off quitting smoking. To keep your mouth busy, drink water frequently or chew gum (not nicotine replacement gum though!). Drinking water will mean you will need the bathroom more often but it will help ‘cleanse your system’.

You should also try to keep your hands occupied as not smoking, particularly at social occasions where you normally would, can be difficult. Keep a pen or pencil to hand, or have some ‘worry beads’ or a coin to thumb. Another alternative is a wrist expander or stress ball. When time permits, do crossword puzzles to keep you mind occupied with something other than smoking.

The pressure of quitting smoking can be very difficult and this explains why so many fail to quit smoking so many times. A useful method for helping you with your quit and taking your mind of cigarettes and food is to write as many positive statements concerning why you want to quit smoking as you can. Keep your list with you at all times and keep copies where you will see them regularly like on the fridge or at your workplace. Examples of statements you could use include:

· I have stopped smoking for good, not started eating instead

· I quit smoking for all the right reasons and eating wasn’t one of them

· I promised myself I would never smoke again – I didn’t agree to eat instead

· I am not going to die young for cigarettes or get fat either

· I am in control of my cravings, not the other way round

· I swat cravings like I can swat flies and I only eat when I am hungry

· My life is too important to smoke or get fat

· I love myself too much to quit my quit

· Only losers quit and I’m no loser

· Quitting is for winners, smoking is for losers

Finally, exercise is an obvious way to quit smoking without weight gain after you quit. It goes without saying that exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle so rather than taking the elevator, take the stairs. Do some gardening; take up swimming or jogging or the gym. Use the money you save from smoking to pay for your gym membership.

Exercising gives you the opportunity to take your mind off your cravings and from food. It rewards you with greater energy levels and better sleep. You will improve confidence and commitment by continuing to keep a plan going that includes quitting and exercise.

Another health benefit of more exercise is that it will also improve blood flow and help towards de-clogging arteries. Just remember to start off easy and then build up but always stay safe. If you have not exercised for a long time, it is advisable to seek advice from your doctor before starting on a program of exercise.

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What is Stop Smoking Hypnosis?
Have you ever considered using hypnosis to stop smoking?  It is likely that, if you’ve tried to quit cold turkey, you failed, because it does not address the necessary change in mindset required to finally put away such an addictive habit.

Stop smoking hypnosis reinforces positive changes in your behavior while reducing, or even eliminating, your urges toward negative behavior. Hypnosis alters your perceptions and behaviors by changing the control center of all conscious thought patterns–your subconscious mind.

How Does Stop Smoking Hypnosis Work?
All longstanding behaviors and patterns are rooted in your subconscious mind.  That is why it is difficult to change old behaviors, even if we intensely desire to. After all, the physical addiction to nicotine passes from our bodies in a matter of 3-10 days. But, it is the mental addiction that is the most difficult part of quitting.

Smokers, through behavioral repetition (habit), have rooted the act of smoking deep into their personalities. They have taught themselves, through a form of negative self-hypnosis, “They just don’t feel right,” unless they are participating in those old habits.

Often, when smokers try to quit, they replace their old bad habits with new bad habits. To satisfy their oral fixation, they begin eating more. Usually, they start to eat candy or junk food to fill that “hole” where “something is missing.”

Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Nevertheless, if you’ve really set your mind to quit smoking, hypnosis actually changes your mindset from the inside out.  You no longer feel the urge to fill that hole, because your mind does not think that anything is missing. In fact, you really understand all the fantastic things you gain from stopping such an expensive and harmful habit.

The best thing to do is replace your old bad habits with new and positive ones. When you quit smoking, you’ll have a larger lung capacity, so you can go for long walks or ride a bicycle through the park. You’ll find great relief being able to work on projects without the need to constantly stop and light up. You won’t have to worry about leaving friends at a restaurant or bar just so you can go outside and smoke in the cold.

Advantages of Stop Smoking Hypnosis
They great thing about hypnosis is that it plants deep and powerful suggestions into your subconscious mind.  With the help of hypnosis, you can quit smoking in a painless and natural way, without the use of toxic tasting gums, or dangerous and unsightly skin patches. You’ll feel empowered to fill your routines with positive, life-altering behaviors instead of harsh and painful ones.

Not only will this prevent the dreaded weight gain (which I used as an excuse so many times as a smoker), but it will even allow you to explore new hobbies and perspectives on your life.  Think of all the time you’ve wasted smoking when you could have actually been doing something! Stop smoking hypnosis is an amazing, life changing tool that will not only decrease your urges to smoke, but can change your whole mindset about yourself!

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