Quitting smoking is always difficult, but with hypnosis, the effects can be lessened to a great degree, if not eleviated altogether. Studies show that hypnosis is more effective than nicotine patches or gum, but it is also a great complement to those supports, if you choose. Many people can stop smoking after just one visit, but for others, it is easier to quit gradually.

A smoking cessation program with Randi includes at least 4 visits over the course of 2 weeks, plus a fifth visit a week later. Direct suggestions deal with the cravings, desires, and habit pattterns, and regression delves into the emotional issues that caused you to start and allow you to continue.You leave with an audiotape of the session after each visit, to listen to that night. Issues covered include:

• the emotional reasons why you smoke.
• habit urges
• emotional urges
• behavioral and mental coping skills
• what to expect when quitting

For more heplful information on quitting smoking, visit: http://www.smokefree.gov.

Talk to an expert on the phone:
The toll-free number (1-800-784-8669) is a single access point to the National Network of Tobacco Cessation Quitlines. In Maryland, call 1-800-399-5589.

If you are ready, it can be done!