Ways to stop smoking


Ways to quit smoking

There are many different ways to quit smoking from alternative methods such as hypnosis, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, neuro linguistic programming (NLP) or counseling through to using patches, chewing gum or good old will power.

Although there is no guarantee with these or any other methods we explore on this web site we will provide you with advice and tools for you to achieve your goal of becoming a non smoker.

What's right for you
We are all individual's so it makes sense in order to find the right method to help you stop smoking you need to work out your dependences, weaknesses and strengths! you will then succeed.

Visiting a trained therapist will help to answer these key questions. They will also be aware of your mental state and help with any other issues you may have, specially if you are using your smoking habit as an anchor or release.

If you are suffering from depression or anxiety for example the last thing you need is to stop the one thing that is a release (even temporary) of other symptoms. Address these symptoms and you may find that your smoking stops if not it will certainly reduce your smoking and make it easier to give up using one of the methods listed below.

Hypnosis or hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy to help you quit smoking is a very popular option. Stop smoking hypnosis works by deeply relaxing you into what is sometimes called an hypnotic state. Once deeply relaxed your mind then becomes more open to hypnotic suggestions focusing on the positive benefits on becoming a non smoker. What is hypnosis?

Acupuncture
This is one of the oldest therapies known to man. It has proved to be an effective treatment with people who whish to quit smoking. Acupuncture is used throughout the world to help people cope with smoking withdrawal symptoms.

NLP
Stands for Neuro linguistic programming. NLP is often used in conjunction with other therapies such as hypnosis, it can be described as the technology of the mind. NLP works on reprogramming the mind through language, desensitizing your brain to stop you thinking of smoking as a habit or a need.

Patches or chewing gum
These are classed as nicotine replacement therapies who's aim is to wean the smoker from his or her craving. They can be effective but only help with the craving they do not address the habitual processes like hypnosis or NLP. You may find you become dependant on these who knows? These stop smoking products have become big business in a multimillion pound market.

Stop smoking using will power
Many people succeed in quitting using will power alone but it really depends on the type of person you are and whether you have the determination to succeed once you put your mind to something. If you really want to succeed in quitting smoking having will power is a great tool though we would suggest combining this with another therapy such as quit smoking hypnosis or NLP if you are really serious about stopping smoking. The trouble with using Will power alone to quit smoking is it is only as strong as your frame of mind on that day. If you have a bad day or negative experience your will power becomes diminished.