Hypnotherapy to quit smoking
A great number of people find hypnotherapy for smoking an effective treatment. The method works to break the negative behaviours and thinking patterns associated with smoking, like smoking, to relieve stress. It is these negative thoughts and behaviours that often prevent people from successfully giving up. Quitting does not deal with the underlying issues.
So, when a person makes the decision to stop smoking, the key aspect is to let go of the routine and change how they view cigarettes. Breaking an addiction like this is a challenge; it won’t be easy, especially if it is a lifelong habit, and changing how you think about something can be difficult.
Hypnotherapy focuses on this change. I will support you and guide you through the motions, you’re no longer alone in trying to quit.
How addictions can affect your life
Hypnotherapy for quitting smoking can effectively challenge unhelpful mindsets and negative behaviours associated with smoking, helping you live a healthier life.
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The effects of smoking cessation on the body
The time since the last cigarette and how it affects the body:
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20 minutes: Blood pressure and heart rate return to normal.
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12 hours: Carbon monoxide levels drop back to normal.
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24 hours: The body starts to clear out the mucus build-up in the lungs.
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72 hours: Breathing becomes easier, and energy levels increase.
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1 month: Appearance of the skin improves.
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3 to 9 months: Lung function can improve by up to 10%.
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1 year: The risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.
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10 years: The risk of developing lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker.
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15 years: The risk of a heart attack falls to that of a non-smoker.
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