Posted by Willow on August 20, 2001, at 15:48:33
In reply to Re: Hyponosis ... » Willow, posted by Kristi on August 20, 2001, at 13:25:03
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Willow,
> Thanks!!!! This is my plan... thanx to your advice. I talked to a hypnotherapist today on the phone.... she said the same thing you said.. the urge will pass after a few minutes.... and in that time to snap myself with a rubber band. I'm also going to go now and pick up some of those herbal cigs.... for when I really feel like I need something in my hand(and yes... the lighting part).... then I have the hypnotherapy appt. on monday..... THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE. I'll keep you posted..... hugs, Kristi
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Kristi
> >
> > I'll try to explain how it works to you. Maybe you can try it the principles without the hypnosis to see if it will work for you. The urge for a cigarette will pass in two minutes if you can hold out. (Besides the physical addiction their is also a lot of psychological jargan involved. For myself lighting a cigarette has literally become as natural as taking a breath of air.)
> >
> > Here's how to do it:
> > Practice taking deep slow breaths in and out.
> > Say to yourself, "It feels good not to need a cigarette." OR "It feels good to be a non-smoker."
> > Repeat the line 10 times, meanwhile taking the deep slow breaths.
> >
> > After doing this take a drink of cool water or chew on your favourite flavoured sugarless gum. You can try this at anytime, perhaps the next time you desire a cigarette. Make sure you brush and floss your teeth it will help to get rid of the taste. When you decide to quit have your teeth professionally cleaned.
> >
> > Let us know how it goes!
> >
> > BEST WISHES
> > Willow
poster:Willow
thread:9932
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20010817/msgs/9969.html