ترک سیگار با هیپنوتیزم;

راهی علمی برای رهایی از وابستگی نیکوتین

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اگر شما به دنبال راهی مؤثر برای ترک سیگار هستید، یکی از گزینه ­هایی که در سال‌های اخیر توجه یافته است، ترک سیگار با هیپنوتیزم است. In this article, we will review its concept, scientific evidence, practice, important points, advantages, and limitations. The aim is to provide comprehensive guidance for people looking to quit smoking.

Why is it important to quit smoking?

Smoking is one of the main causes of preventable deaths in the world (World Health Organization, 2023). Quitting smoking not only helps physical health (reducing the risk of heart disease, lung, cancer) but is also related to mental health (increasing energy, reducing anxiety, improving sleep quality, etc.) (National Institutes of Health, 2022). Therefore, choosing an effective method to quit smoking is of particular importance.

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What is hypnosis?

Hypnotic therapy or hypnotherapy is a process in which a person enters a focused state, while his awareness is maintained, and using suggestions, changes are made in his mental patterns, behaviors or habits (Elkins & Barabasz, 2020). This method is used in psychotherapy and changing behavioral habits. In the context of smoking cessation, the goal is to identify the smoking habit, its motivations, and the mental patterns behind it and change it through hypnotic suggestions.

What scientific evidence is there for "quit smoking with hypnosis"?

In this section, we examine the scientific evidence:

1. A systematic review showed that in 33 studies, about 66.7% of the studies reported a positive effect of hypnotherapy on smoking cessation (Abbot et al., 2020).
2. However, a Cochrane review concluded that “there is insufficient evidence to show that hypnotherapy is more effective than other methods” (Cochrane Library, 2021).
3. A report from the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health states that “hypnotherapy may help with smoking cessation, but data are inconclusive” (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health [NCCIH], 2023).

Therefore, it can be concluded that hypnotherapy is "an option to consider" but should not be considered the "definitive method" of quitting smoking - especially if it is not under the supervision of a specialist and combined with other methods.

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What is the practical process of "quitting smoking with hypnosis"?

The process of "quitting smoking with hypnosis" can be designed in this way:

1. Initial assessment: checking the amount of smoking, motivation of the person to quit, medical records, mental and physical health.
2. Mental preparation: preliminary training on hypnosis, explanation of the process and clearing of ambiguities.
3. Hypnotherapy session:

• Bringing the person into a state of deep relaxation,
• Using cues focused on quitting smoking (for example, that cigarette smoke has become meaningless to you, the urge to smoke has decreased, you are liberated).
• Strengthening the mental image of a person free from smoking, with a better quality of life.

4. Follow-up and strengthening sessions: It is recommended to have several sessions (for example, 2 to 5 sessions) with the support of removing obstacles and strengthening motivation. Evidence shows that more sessions increase the likelihood of success (Abbot et al., 2020).
5. Reflection assessment: review after 3 months, 6 months (or more) to assess actual withdrawal or reduction in use.

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Points to know before starting

1. Hypnotherapy should not replace proven treatment methods, but can complement it (Center for Addiction and Mental Health, 2023).
2. Individual motivation plays a very important role: people who are truly ready to quit get better results.
3. Along with behavioral changes (such as removing smoking from the environment, healthy alternatives, social support) is very important.
4. It is important to follow up and stabilize the crack; Because there is a possibility of returning to smoking.

Advantages and limitations

• Advantages

1. Minimally invasive method: Unlike drugs or nicotine replacement, hypnotherapy is often drug-free.
2. Mental focus and changing unconscious patterns: It may target the mental habits behind smoking.
3. Compatibility with other psychotherapy programs: can complement behavioral counseling or smoking cessation group.

• Limitations

1. Great variety in method of implementation: sessions, prompts, number of sessions, expertise of hypnotherapist - all are different.
2. It may not work for everyone: some people may respond less well to hypnotherapy.
3. Cost and time: It may require several sessions and incur costs.

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A few last words

Quit smoking with hypnosis and hypnoanalysis can be effective, safe, and mind-centered options for people seeking to break free from nicotine addiction. By focusing on the subconscious mind and rewriting thought patterns, these methods help a person not only reduce the desire to smoke, but also treat the psychological root of this habit. With expert guidance and personalized program design, you can move step by step towards the freedom of the mind and the health of the body.

Call to action

If you are ready to take a fresh breath and experience a smoke-free life, today is the best time to start. By taking advantage of specialized hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis at Mohsen Derakhshan Nasab's psychology office in Shahryar and Tehran, you can free your mind from dependence and regain full control. Call now to schedule your "exclusive evaluation session" and take the first step towards freedom, peace and true health.

Resources

Abbot, D. M., Elkins, G. R., & Rajab, M. H. (2020). Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation: A systematic review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(4), 295–306 Alladin, A. (2016). Cognitive hypnotherapy: An integrated approach to the treatment of emotional disorders. Routledge

Barnes, S. M., Elkins, G. R., & Rajab, M. H. (2019). Hypnoanalysis in clinical practice: Exploring unconscious motivations in behavioral addictions. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 67 (4), 389–403

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). (2023). Hypnotherapy for addiction recovery

Cochrane Library. (2021). Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation (Review)

Ekanayake, R., & Elkins, G. R. (2024). The efficacy of hypnoanalysis combined with behavioral hypnotherapy in smoking cessation: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 67 (1), 55–72

Elkins, G. R., & Barabasz, A. (2020). Advances in evidence-based hypnotherapy: Clinical applications and outcomes. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 7 (2), 190–205

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). (2023). Hypnosis and health: What the science says

National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2022). Cigarette smoking: Health risks and quitting

ResearchGate. (2023). Variability of hypnotherapy protocols in smoking cessation studies

World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). Tobacco fact sheet

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