Getting hypnotized to help quit smoking

jimmurt

Dunno if there has been a thread on this already (too lazy to check).

Has anyone tried this and what do they think of it?. I heard good and bad things so maybe it depends on the person. There's a clinic near me and I was thinking of giving it a try.

I'm a bit cynical so need convincing. I also hate being ripped off.

Thanks.

crotalus667

depends on who you go to , some are good some are bad , you need to be commited to it before you go because if you sit there thinking this is not going to work you are just going to waste money , ring the guy you are thinking of going to see and ask him how much it will cost and how long it will take also does he offer a backup session

jimmurt

It's Irish Hypnosis who have clinics all over the country.

They offer a 2 hour session for €250 and say if you're committed and you believe in the concept, then the success rate is 100% (they would say that though wouldn't they).

Is there anyone there who have got treatment from this lot?

crotalus667

jimmurt wrote: »

They offer a 2 hour session for €250

the price is not too bad (no cheap but not the dear) but two hours is far more time than needed 45 mins is long enough from the time you walk in the door to the time you walk out

jimmurt wrote: »

and say if you're committed and you believe in the concept, then the success rate is 100% (they would say that though wouldn't they).

thats their get out of jal free card , all they have to do is turn around and say you where not commited


I'd say if your going to try hypnosis find some one else

yosemite_sam

Yes it works, I went off them twelve years ago. I have had a relapse since xmas but I am stopping again at the end of the month

jimmurt

yosemite_sam wrote: »

Yes it works, I went off them twelve years ago. I have had a relapse since xmas but I am stopping again at the end of the month

Where did you get it done?

I didn't realise this was popular 12 years ago.

crotalus667

jimmurt wrote: »

I didn't realise this was popular 12 years ago.

12 years ago is only 1999 , hypnosis is not new it's been around as a theapy for a few hundred years , it did get very popular in the 90's due to Mr McKenna

annascott

I have heard of people being successfully hypnotized (there is someone in Northern Ireland with a very good reputation) however, I really believe that Allen Carr is the only way to go. If you don't have the patience to read the book, go to one of his seminars (you can even smoke while attending!). They are held in Dublin and Belfast (probably other places too) and really are the only way to come out not feeling 'deprived' at not smoking.

After being a heavy smoker for 28 years (to the extent that I would not go out to a pub or restaurant or visit a non-smoking friend) I have not smoked this year, and whenever I feel like I might like one - I quickly remember how awful they actually are and how fortunate I am to be a non-smoker. Only Allen Carr takes away the 'longing'. I used will power for the first few weeks and struggled all the time. Now, thanks to AC, it is natural not to smoke. The only thing I feel I am missing out on now is bad smelling clothes and hair.



Anna Scott

benagain

was smoking 60 a day .qiut new years eve, toughest thing ever was useing clear patches for 3 weeks , stopped the patches it was like giving them up all over again but stuck at it and im still off them not even a sneakey one . imo if you really want to you will if you dont go have a smoke because its will power in the end gl just read that back the drink is next .:D

annascott

Hi Benagain

Well done! I hope that you are still managing not to smoke. To go from 60-0 is an amazing achievment.

AS

RadiantGirl

Hi Jimmurt

Just came across your thread.

Literally 15mins ago I just got off the phone and have booked myself in for a hypnosis session on the 26th March. Cant beleive I have done it and am pretty scared. It is €295 and in my opinion well worth it when you think about the money we spend on cigs.

I will let you know how I get on.

If you have gone in the meantime, please let me know how it went.

RG

DubGuyxx

Just seeing this now.

About six months ago, having been a smoker for years, and having failed to quit several times, I booked a hypniosis session - through the Irish Hypnosis website - a clinic in the city centre. Paid E250.

What a load of cobblers - IMHO the guy was a total charlatan. I went into it in good faith, did my best to follow instructions and go along with the process. He spent some time doing relaxation stuff and talking to my unconscious mind (literally "hello ******'s unconscious mind...." - jesus. how childish....). For my money, I had a nice relaxing lie down for an hour while he did his so called hypnosis, and then lit up a smoke on the way back to the office......

Anyhow, it turns out I was so feckin pissed off that I had spent two hundred and fifty quid on this Bulls**t that about a week later, I just stopped. Haven't had a smoke in six months and have no intention of ever smoking again.....so hey, maybe hypnosis works after all!!

DubGuy
ps - I found some of the writings on http://www.whyquit.com/ helpful in getting over that first 3-5 days. Its a bit American and evangelical, but worked for me....Good luck to anyone who's giving it a shot....

jimmurt

RadiantGirl wrote: »

Hi Jimmurt

Just came across your thread.

Literally 15mins ago I just got off the phone and have booked myself in for a hypnosis session on the 26th March. Cant beleive I have done it and am pretty scared. It is €295 and in my opinion well worth it when you think about the money we spend on cigs.

I will let you know how I get on.

If you have gone in the meantime, please let me know how it went.

RG

I've decided not to book as I don't think I'm the type to be hypnotised that easily.
Can I ask why you are scared? What have you heard to make you feel this way?

RadiantGirl

Hi Dubguyxx

Thanks for your reply. Yeah i am worried that I pay that money and it doesnt work but I have tried everything else and it only works for a short time, so going to give it a shot. Its with a woman in Wicklow, who I have read very very good reviews about so fingers crossed.

@Jimmurt

I dont think I am the type it will work on either but it's worth a shot for me anyway. Sick of smoking at this stage. When i said I was scared, I meant that I am scared I suppose of not smoking. I know that sounds weird but I have been smoking longer in my life than I haven't and the dependancy on them. Like in my head, I think, what will I do now when im driving to work, driving home from work, out in the pub etc.

I am not scared about being hypnotised as such. I have decided not to tell anyone I am doing it, especially my BF as he wouldnt understand and would be of the mindset "sure just give them up", hes a non-smoker obviously.

DubGuyxx

Hi Radiant,

Whataver happens, good luck with it.

I actually dont think theres anything to be afraid of in hypnosis - I didnt feel that the guy I went to was dangerous or anything - he was professional enough in his own way, and I certainly had a sense of staying in control - I dont think he could have made me do anything I didnt want to.

My problem is that I just didnt feel it had any effect - but thats just me. I know other folks swear by it - so hopefully it'll work for you.

Either way, keep trying. Its actually very possible to get off smokes, and when you do, it's great. I smoked for thirty years, and right now, I have no desire ever to smoke again. I think its more about getting your head right than anything.

Main thin to focus on the the first five days - after three days you have no nicitine left in your system, but may have episodes of depression. After five/six days, the depression will lift and you'll feel much better, plus you mostly wont want to smoke. After three weeks, the receptors in your brain that are sensitive to nicotine will have returned to normal, and after that you're in the clear!!

RadiantGirl

Hi DubGuyxx

Just looking for your opinion.

I received an e-mail from the woman I am attending in Wicklow next week to confirm my appointment and at the end of the mail, she states that she does not accept laser/Credit Card ONLY CASH.

I thought that was a bit strange.

What do you think?

Thanks
RG x

crotalus667

DubGuyxx wrote: »

I certainly had a sense of staying in control - I dont think he could have made me do anything I didnt want to.

you are all ways in control under hypnosis and can not be made do anything you dont want to this schould of been explained to you at the start of the session

DubGuyxx wrote: »

My problem is that I just didnt feel it had any effect - but thats just me. I know other folks swear by it - so hopefully it'll work for you.

Tbh the guy sounds like a hack , IMO

RadiantGirl wrote: »

she states that she does not accept laser/Credit Card ONLY CASH.
I thought that was a bit strange.

Not really alot of people find it hard to get approved for a chip and pin machine due to the possability of fraud (keep in mind a lot of complementory therapists work from home), there are a few online companys that make the transaction for you but they take comission + alot of people just dont want a recored of the money changing hands

I have a feeling the person you are planning does not have a good rep try putting her name in to the boards search engine

annascott

Before spending heaps of money on hypnotherapy, try reading Allen Carr, Easy way to stop smoking. It has worked for me. I went cold turkey for three weeks then read the book. I am now on day 76 - which I have just calculated for you. I consider myself an ex smoker now and have got over all the feeling deprived stuff. If you don't have the discipline to read the book you can book into one of the sessions in Belfast or Dublin. I had been smoking for 28 years and was so hooked that I even stopped going out when the smoking ban came in. If I can do it, anyone can. Good luck....

RadiantGirl

Hi Crotalus667

Why do you think this person does not have a good rep, I have read many good articles about her, is there a reason you think this?

Hi Annascott

To be honest I am having doubts about the hypnosis for some reason, not because i am looking for an excuse not to go but something in my gut is telling me not to. Going to take your advice and buy the Alan Carr book tomorrow and start from then.

bizaire

The effects of physical withdrawal are as listed below :
-Anxiety
-Anger
-Irritability
-Impatience
-Restlessness
-Time Perception Distortion
-Inability to Concentrate or a Foggy Mind
-Feeling Tired or Fatigued
-[SIZE=+1]Trouble Sleeping or Insomnia[/SIZE]

et cetera ...

Before you consult any hypnotherapist and may have to waste hundreds of dollar for each session why not try a hypnosis CD that you could listen to as many time as you want at the comfort of your own home ?

It's a shortcut to all withdrawal effect.

This is just a suggestion :
http://bizaire.com/2011/03/16/stop-smoking-hypnosis/

You can purchase securely with paypal payment system and the CD will be delivered to within 3 day via FEDEX or DHL.

struggling sam

Am trying the hypnosis route on the 28th. Have been hypnotised before so reckon I am half way there, it is a very relaxing experience.

fatmammycat

OP, I'd go with Allen Carr's book too, I stopped smoking when I turned 30- 8 years ago and never smoked again thanks to that wonderful book. I was a heavyish smoker too and like you used to worry what the heck I would with myself if I didn't smoke. Best decision I ever made though and I owe it all to Carr. Good luck, you can do it!

bizaire

struggling sam wrote: »

Am trying the hypnosis route on the 28th. Have been hypnotised before so reckon I am half way there, it is a very relaxing experience.

Dont worry you will.

To tell you the truth Sam, I quit smoking on 11/19/2007 just within 8 session (that's 4 day to be exact) of the hypnosis CD. I listened to the CD 2 times (when I woke up in the morning & before I went to bed).

crotalus667

RadiantGirl wrote: »

Hi Crotalus667

Why do you think this person does not have a good rep, I have read many good articles about her, is there a reason you think this?
.

just going by what has been said on boards if it is the same person , good articles are easy to get written if you know who to talk to

NavanEPS

Hi All
I went to hypnosis on 30th June, 2010 and smoked on 5th July 2010 (a bit of a blip) and haven't smoked since. I was a real 20 Carrolls a day smoker so whether it worked because it worked or because I gave the guy €180 I am not sure but who cares!! I went to Derek Cobbe in Longford.

Yeah it was one of the most difficult things I have done in my life (now I am 40) but it has been worth it.

If as a smoker you don't have a good appetite (suppressed/replaced by smoking) like me, then be careful of what you eat afterwards. I have put on two stone but I am probably eating better just not exercising enough..... I thought I was just naturally slim .. mmmm.... NOT !! I just smoked alot. So just be aware or be prepared to exercise more.

Co-incidentally a lot of hynotists advertise hypnosis for weight loss too

zuroph

I most definitely do not recommend the hypnosis CDs as mentioned above, IMO the experience relies on feedback and the ability to adapt the session to the person. A good hypnotherapist is constantly watching for feedback and changes the structure to suit.

annascott

RadiantGirl wrote: »

Hi DubGuyxx

Just looking for your opinion.

I received an e-mail from the woman I am attending in Wicklow next week to confirm my appointment and at the end of the mail, she states that she does not accept laser/Credit Card ONLY CASH.

I thought that was a bit strange.

What do you think?

Thanks
RG x

I think that this is a woman who does not want to pay tax and who will deny all knowledge of ever meeting you when you go back to reclaim money that you paid for something that did not work...

annascott

RadiantGirl wrote: »

Hi Crotalus667

Why do you think this person does not have a good rep, I have read many good articles about her, is there a reason you think this?

Hi Annascott

To be honest I am having doubts about the hypnosis for some reason, not because i am looking for an excuse not to go but something in my gut is telling me not to. Going to take your advice and buy the Alan Carr book tomorrow and start from then.

RadiantGirl

How are you getting on? Do let us know if you bought the book and how you are getting on..

AS

annascott

bizaire wrote: »

Dont worry you will.

To tell you the truth Sam, I quit smoking on 11/19/2007 just within 8 session (that's 4 day to be exact) of the hypnosis CD. I listened to the CD 2 times (when I woke up in the morning & before I went to bed).

This is my third month of being a happy non-smoker (thanks to Allen Carr) However, for the past two weeks, I have noticed that I am not finding the smell of smoke on other people as horrid as before and have even enjoyed standing next to someone who is smoking. I really don't want the 'deprived' feeling to creep in again eg. the ethos that 'I am being good by not smoking' rather than 'only an idiot would smoke'. A friend has told me that three days, three weeks and three months are the danger zones to get through. Has anyone else either heard of this or gone through it? I'd like to hear from other ex smokers at what 'danger' peaks and risks are out there. At the moment

sarahisainmdom

Only ever heard of one person doing this and it worked brilliantly. All I can say is it's worth a shot! :pac:

struggling sam

struggling sam wrote: »

Am trying the hypnosis route on the 28th. Have been hypnotised before so reckon I am half way there, it is a very relaxing experience.

Update! Did not have my session until last Saturday 09/04. Smoke free and finding it much easier than I had envisaged.

zuroph

Congrats, keep with the finding it easier! You're passed the worst of it now!

tigger25

jimmurt wrote: »

Dunno if there has been a thread on this already (too lazy to check).

Has anyone tried this and what do they think of it?. I heard good and bad things so maybe it depends on the person. There's a clinic near me and I was thinking of giving it a try.

I'm a bit cynical so need convincing. I also hate being ripped off.

Thanks.

Hey there,
Also looking to have hypnotherapy done. Just wondering if you ended up booking an appointment or did you abandon the idea? would love to know if you tracked down someone and if you found it a success...

benagain

annascott wrote: »

Hi Benagain

Well done! I hope that you are still managing not to smoke. To go from 60-0 is an amazing achievment.

AS

bit late but hey ho there ya go . ty for ur kind words annascott, quick up date as of now im still smoke free goin on a med cruise next week with the money ive saved , if u really wanna stop best of luck it can be done , and if u really dont wanna stop dont havanother fag ,either way choice is yours respect ........... fook wheres me arm bands

Pebbles68

I am a smoker and have been for about 25 years. Truth is i really don't want to quit. I know all the reasons I should quit but really I'm not in that place yet.

I did get hypnotherapy to help weight loss. I found it an amazing. But don't confuse hypnosis with therapy. Just because hypnosis happens that doesn't mean you magically wake up a new person. The hypnotist I went to did lots of different things during the sessions, some were better than others. The sessions were all about me examining my thoughts, motivation and my future. I still had to make choices and changes to my lifestyle to reach the weight I wanted to be. It was strange but after the hypnotherapy makeing the healthy choice just seemed like the natural, and obvious choice. I presume the therapy to quit smoking does something similar. But be careful, all hypnotists are not the same and I visited 4 before I eventually decided on the right one for me.

Good luck, and I'll let you know if i ever do decide to quit.

ezra_pound

annascott wrote: »

I have heard of people being successfully hypnotized (there is someone in Northern Ireland with a very good reputation) however, I really believe that Allen Carr is the only way to go. If you don't have the patience to read the book, go to one of his seminars (you can even smoke while attending!). They are held in Dublin and Belfast (probably other places too) and really are the only way to come out not feeling 'deprived' at not smoking.

After being a heavy smoker for 28 years (to the extent that I would not go out to a pub or restaurant or visit a non-smoking friend) I have not smoked this year, and whenever I feel like I might like one - I quickly remember how awful they actually are and how fortunate I am to be a non-smoker. Only Allen Carr takes away the 'longing'. I used will power for the first few weeks and struggled all the time. Now, thanks to AC, it is natural not to smoke. The only thing I feel I am missing out on now is bad smelling clothes and hair.



Anna Scott

The Alan Carr method is a form of hypnosis.

bigmark39

ezra_pound wrote: »

The Alan Carr method is a form of hypnosis.

The Alan Carr method has nothing to do with hypnosis. Carr's method is basically convincing you that smoking is a habit, not an addiction. Therefore habit's are easily broken compared to genuine addictions. It's like anything else, will work for some, not for others.

zuroph

bigmark39 wrote: »

The Alan Carr method has nothing to do with hypnosis. Carr's method is basically convincing you that smoking is a habit, not an addiction. Therefore habit's are easily broken compared to genuine addictions. It's like anything else, will work for some, not for others.

It's the convincing thats the hypnosis. Hypnosis isnt just the "SLEEP!" model you see on stage.

VapeTime

I've always been skeptical about hypnotism... I've not met anyone who has gone to have it done so I have no personal experience with it.

Danonino.

bigmark39 wrote: »

The Alan Carr method has nothing to do with hypnosis. Carr's method is basically convincing you that smoking is a habit, not an addiction. Therefore habit's are easily broken compared to genuine addictions. It's like anything else, will work for some, not for others.

I quit with willpower and had read the Alan Carr book. He speaks at length about nicotine addiction and how its similar to other drug addictions... I dont think at anytime he dismisses Nicotine addiction as not a genuine addiction.

Just saying.

bigmark39

Danonino. wrote: »

I quit with willpower and had read the Alan Carr book. He speaks at length about nicotine addiction and how its similar to other drug addictions... I dont think at anytime he dismisses Nicotine addiction as not a genuine addiction.

Just saying.

I've read the book too and the theme of the book says that smoking is just a habit, rather than an addiction. The whole book is geared to raising your willpower through minimising how addictive smoking can be, and I supppose if you can change how you feel about smoking strongly enough, it might work for some people if the book influences them enough.

Similarly, Hypnotherapy tries to strengthen your willpower through suggestion also, but in a different way. Bottom line with stopping anything is being motivated enough to do something about it, however way you go about it.

Danonino.

bigmark39 wrote: »

.... snip... Bottom line with stopping anything is being motivated enough to do something about it, however way you go about it.

Our interpretation of his book seems to differ but your last line couldn't be any better. I guess you can take whatever meaning or method you choose but if the end result is what you want then thats what matters


Personally I read Alan Carr's book about 6 years ago and thought it was complete and utter rubbish. Failed to quit a bunch of times. Just about 2 years ago I read it again when I was convinced i wanted to quit and thought it was great. The book didn't change... my attitude had changed. I guess I finally didn't enjoy smoking at all and actually enjoyed quitting (as lame and bull**** as that sounds)

Hypnotherapy sounds like a strange one to me, but if you feel it will get you to the goal go for it. Nothing to lose.

bigmark39

If you can motivate yourself enough, you don't need a book or hypnotherapy or anything else, but some people need a push or support of some kind, whether it's from a book or hypnosis or whatever.

A mate of mine smoked 40 a day for years and couldn't give them up until his Da got lung cancer. He got his motivation from that and hasn't smoked since.

mister gullible

I don't smoke now, gave up a couple of years ago because I had to for specific health reasons. Some years previously went to a hypnotist/NLP guy who had a huge success rate (according to his ad). I went wanting to give up and with an open mind. Did everything I was asked to do breathing, relaxing etc. After about 20 minutes started to get annoyed with the stupid old rubbish the hypnotist was spouting - I think I was getting bored and his culchie accent was getting on my wick. Was relieved to get away from him. My experience - if this is anything to go by - hypnotism doesn't work. Might as well spend your cash on crystals/angels/reiki :P.
If you do try hypnotism - ask for a cash back guarantee!!

bigmark39

mister gullible wrote: »

I don't smoke now, gave up a couple of years ago because I had to for specific health reasons. Some years previously went to a hypnotist/NLP guy who had a huge success rate (according to his ad). I went wanting to give up and with an open mind. Did everything I was asked to do breathing, relaxing etc. After about 20 minutes started to get annoyed with the stupid old rubbish the hypnotist was spouting - I think I was getting bored and his culchie accent was getting on my wick. Was relieved to get away from him. My experience - if this is anything to go by - hypnotism doesn't work. Might as well spend your cash on crystals/angels/reiki :P.
If you do try hypnotism - ask for a cash back guarantee!!

I've been a Hypnotherapist for 17 years and it can be very successful for stopping smoking and many other things. It does not work for everyone, but some therapists are better than others. There's many people practicing today that are rubbish and motivated purely by money than by helping people.
250 euros is far too much and you should only need one session. If one session doesn't work, it's unlikely more will.
I charge 50 euros and also teach people self_hypnosis so they can give themselves a boost if necessary in future. It takes an hour of my time and aanyone that smokes can afford 50e.
As I said there are poor Hypnotherapists and there are also skeptical people who want to say it doesn't work without giving it a chance, or who have had sessions paid for them by others. I wouldn't see people like this as they usually don't want to quit, although they say they do.

ganger

Bigmark39 where do you work from????????

bigmark39

ganger wrote: »

Bigmark39 where do you work from????????

Cavan town.

Caliban

I have recently attended a 2 and a half hour session at a cost of 250 Euro. I was a little apprehensive about the idea but decided to try it as I am serious about kicking the filthy habit.
In stead of focusing on the smoking issue, the "therapist" started digging into my life and previous trauma etc. This took up the full session and no attention was given to the reason why I was there in the first place, despite me asking about it at least four times. I left the session somewhat light headed but no closer to a result, quite simply because the man paid no heed to my repeated questions and kept going his own direction. I wasn't looking for counselling, yet I got a mouthful of it. Counselling would typically cost between 50 and 80 Euro per hour, so, even for that purpose it was poor value for money, considering that this person was not registered in that capacity and kept avoiding my questions regarding his accreditation.
I feel robbed but I went in there knowing that I was running a risk of being fleeced - and I got fleeced for sure. I must add that I was keen to participate to get the benefit from the session. The next thing was an e-mail inviting me to a training session (at a cost of course). I gave no permission for the use of my e-mail address, so I guess one could call that spamming? Furthermore there was no follow up to inquire about the experience or the success. It would appear as if these guys are out to make a buck with little concern about the success. I bet you won't read anything negative on their so called recommendations on their site. decide for yourself if you want to blow 250 Euro and take a chance.

crotalus667

Caliban wrote: »

I have recently attended a 2 and a half hour session at a cost of 250 Euro. I was a little apprehensive about the idea but decided to try it as I am serious about kicking the filthy habit.
In stead of focusing on the smoking issue, the "therapist" started digging into my life and previous trauma etc. This took up the full session and no attention was given to the reason why I was there.

Did he say where he trained ??? if some one goes into you stop smoking or indeed some thing else in is unethical to go off and look for or deal with other issues

Fakman87

Caliban wrote: »

I have recently attended a 2 and a half hour session at a cost of 250 Euro. I was a little apprehensive about the idea but decided to try it as I am serious about kicking the filthy habit.
In stead of focusing on the smoking issue, the "therapist" started digging into my life and previous trauma etc. This took up the full session and no attention was given to the reason why I was there in the first place, despite me asking about it at least four times. I left the session somewhat light headed but no closer to a result, quite simply because the man paid no heed to my repeated questions and kept going his own direction. I wasn't looking for counselling, yet I got a mouthful of it. Counselling would typically cost between 50 and 80 Euro per hour, so, even for that purpose it was poor value for money, considering that this person was not registered in that capacity and kept avoiding my questions regarding his accreditation.
I feel robbed but I went in there knowing that I was running a risk of being fleeced - and I got fleeced for sure. I must add that I was keen to participate to get the benefit from the session. The next thing was an e-mail inviting me to a training session (at a cost of course). I gave no permission for the use of my e-mail address, so I guess one could call that spamming? Furthermore there was no follow up to inquire about the experience or the success. It would appear as if these guys are out to make a buck with little concern about the success. I bet you won't read anything negative on their so called recommendations on their site. decide for yourself if you want to blow 250 Euro and take a chance.

Hi Caliban, can I ask which company this was with?

CK73

annascott wrote: »

I have heard of people being successfully hypnotized (there is someone in Northern Ireland with a very good reputation) however, I really believe that Allen Carr is the only way to go. If you don't have the patience to read the book, go to one of his seminars (you can even smoke while attending!). They are held in Dublin and Belfast (probably other places too) and really are the only way to come out not feeling 'deprived' at not smoking.

After being a heavy smoker for 28 years (to the extent that I would not go out to a pub or restaurant or visit a non-smoking friend) I have not smoked this year, and whenever I feel like I might like one - I quickly remember how awful they actually are and how fortunate I am to be a non-smoker. Only Allen Carr takes away the 'longing'. I used will power for the first few weeks and struggled all the time. Now, thanks to AC, it is natural not to smoke. The only thing I feel I am missing out on now is bad smelling clothes and hair.



Anna Scott

Having just completed a diploma in Hypnotherapy I would beg to differ that he is the only person that can do this. It's about fitting the correct method and motivation to the person and using the correct terminology. You do have to really want to do it, but if you do they can also provide you with the motivation to keep to it.

I had to do a quit smoking case study for the diploma and was successful and as the person is a personal friend, I know that they are still not smoking several months later.

The main problem is a lot of the time people want to lose weight, or stop smoking for someone else or because they 'feel' they should, but their heart isn't really in it. You really do have to want change to benefit from it, otherwise you will be sabotaging it and not allowing your subconscious to take on the new suggestions. Sometimes this can be achieved the second time round when you see how disappointed loved ones are, but best to go with an open mind and a real passion to stop first.