FAQ

Common Questions and Concerns:

Q. Will I put on weight?
A. No, the treatment will be structured to ensure that you don't substitute food or anything else for
cigarettes.

Q. Will I need strong willpower?
A. No. Willpower is very useful for short term change, but actually can be counterproductive
when trying to change a long standing habit. This is because in order to know what you are not
going to do (i.e. smoke) you have to think about it! Constant awareness of 'trying' not to smoke
makes it almost inevitable that people will give in to the old impulse.

Q. Will I be able to mix with my friends who still smoke?
A. Yes. The treatment will be structured so that you will be able to remain a happy non-smoker
whether you’re working or socialising with others who still smoke.

Q. What happens if I become grumpy or irritable?
A. This is unlikely as the treatment removes the desire to smoke. In addition, I will give you some breathing techniques and a Relaxation CD that ensure that you remain very calm and in control over the coming days and weeks.

Q. Should I use nicotine patches?
A. No. The nicotine will be completely gone from your body in around forty eight hours, so why
re-introduce this highly toxic substance back into your body?

Q. What's the success rate like?
A. There is a lot of evidence to support the effectiveness of Hypnotherapy in this area, however for legal reasons we are not able to give you statistics on personal success rate.