 Smoking - Why Start in the First Place?
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Quit Smoking Hypnosis
This hypnosis session is a powerful tool for anyone who wishes to quit smoking.
Stop Smoking Now
(Hypnosis MP3 Download)
Don’t put it off a moment longer, stop smoking now!
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By Jon Rhodes |
When I have asked patients why they began smoking, the most common response by far is peer pressure. It seems that young people, especially in their teens, associate smoking with being sophisticated and mature, or at least being part of the crowd.
In their haste to grow up, teenagers aspiring to be a complete adult, may wish to smoke, since it is accepted that adults smoke.
Most people when describing their first cigarette talk about feeling sick, dizzy, coughing etc. These are the body’s way of saying “STOP!”. However the novice smoker may persist so as not to be isolated by their friends, and not been seen as childlike.
The body eventually accepts that this is what is going to happen regardless and so it gradually backs off from these warning signs. The smoker feels he can now “handle smoking”. In fact the damage is still being done, it’s just that the mind had told the body to ignore it.
With further repetition, the subconscious can be fooled into thinking that smoking is necessary for survival, like food and water. When the nicotine levels drop, the subconscious begins to signal that it needs more. An addict is born!
Many smokers claim that it helps them to relax. However nicotine raises blood pressure, and the carbon monoxide decreases the blood’s ability to absorb oxygen. This actually has the effect of making someone feel less relaxed, as the heart must beat faster!
The craving of the unconscious mind to replenish its nicotine levels is an unpleasant experience. This unpleasantness can be removed by having a cigarette, thus creating the illusion that it helps relaxation. The trap is well and truly set.
What has been described is a “vicious circle” which hypnotherapy can help. However it is up to the person wishing to give up to put in the effort – it may not always be easy, but it is worth it. As well as the financial benefits, there are many health benefits.
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