These Survival Tips Will Help You to Quit Smoking COLD TURKEY

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What is the purpose and disclaimer for quitting smoking cold turkey?

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 0:00

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Quit Smoking Today podcast. Today I want to talk about quitting smoking cold turkey, how you can do it, and what you can expect, and I want to share 9 tips with you. But first, let me start with a medical disclaimer. I'm not a doctor, I'm just sharing this information from my experience of coaching people through the process of quitting smoking, and my experience. experience as a certified hypnotist. And if you want to find out more about hypnosis sessions with me for smoking cessation, you can go to quit smoking to the podcast.com slash hypnosis. So in other words, if you have any withdrawal symptoms and you have any health issues in regards to quitting smoking, please consult a doctor.

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 0:44

This here is just my personal opinion, my experience and general advice. And in a study Study from the year 2016, the researchers discovered that quitting cold turkey is more successful than gradually cutting down on nicotine. And the researchers actually followed up with the participants in four weeks and six months. That's what this study concluded. And what can you expect when you quit smoking cold turkey? You can prepare yourself for two weeks of research.

What does the 2016 study reveal about cold‑turkey quitting success?

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 1:15

Withdrawal symptoms. Usually the withdrawal symptoms peak at around day one to three and they last for about two weeks. And that's something that you have to know. Because if you experience these withdrawal symptoms, then it's up to you if you can push through it, if you can fight through it. But like I said before, if you have any health issues during that time and withdrawal symptoms that go too far, then Please consult the doctor. What I've done, and that's something that I can honestly say, with hypnosis, I was able to reduce the withdrawal symptoms of my clients significantly. And like I said before, by going to quitsmokintodaypodcast.com slash hypnosis, you can also find out more about the science behind quitting smoking and hypnosis and how hypnosis can help you with that.

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 2:03

I also cite some research stuff. Studies on this page so that you can learn more about hypnosis in regards to your goal of finally being smoke-free and turning from a smoker into a non-smoker. But you have to prepare yourself for withdrawal symptoms, and that's why it's so important to have a reason that's bigger than your addiction. Why do you want to quit smoking? If you, for example, just tell me when you book a hypnosis session, yeah you You know, I'm not so sure if I want to quit smoking, but I want to give it a try.

How long do withdrawal symptoms last and what should you expect?

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 2:34

I mean, I thought, yeah, why not? I'm gonna book a hypnosis session with you. If you go in with that attitude, then it's very likely that you won't be able to quit smoking. I might be able to help you to reduce your withdrawal symptoms, I might be able to help you to reduce your cravings, but in the end, if you don't really want to quit smoking, then well, you won't quit smoking. I can help you a lot with hypnosis, and hypnosis can do a lot for you on that journey. But if you don't want to quit, then well you won't quit. So please always remember when you want to quit smoking, and especially if you decide to book a hypnosis session for smoking cessation with me, I want you to be at a point where you say, Yes, I really want to quit, and here's why.

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 3:19

I don't want You to book a hypnosis session with me because one of your friends said, Hey, check it out, or because your wife or your girlfriend or your boyfriend or your husband tells you you really have to quit smoking, and deep down you don't want it. You have to be at threshold. And when you're at threshold, which means when you really want to quit, then the success rate with hypnosis is incredibly high. Then I can help you tremendously. But if you say from yourself, you know I'm gonna book that hypnosis session, but deep down I don't want to quit at all, then of course, well nothing can change. So it's important for you to really ask yourself why do I want to quit smoking?

Why is a strong personal reason essential for quitting smoking?

Certified Hypnotist & Cognitive Behavioral Coach 3:58

Is it for my children? Do I want my children to grow up in a house where they are not exposed to smoke and where they don't have to inhale this unhealthy smoke and nicotine?