Is smoking your default response to stress and do you feel overly anxious if you are without a packet of cigarettes within easy reach? Smoking is a compulsive behaviour which over time has become a non-conscious ritual, triggered by more than simply a craving for tobacco. This hand-to-mouth action is a negative oral fixation associated with different situations and activities and smoking is not only a physical addiction to nicotine, it’s also a psychological habit. Be free of the smoking habit with hypnotherapy in Brighton at The Conway Practice, where Jonathan will take a holistic approach to address the subconscious prompts which lead to an automatic response in lighting a cigarette.*
You may smoke in an attempt to relieve stress as the nicotine rush gives a brief respite, but this results in a roller-coaster of emotional relief followed by physical withdrawal and increased cravings, without addressing the underlying cause for the anxiety. During therapeutic intervention with hypnosis while the mind is relaxed and open to positive suggestion, your relationship with smoking will be explored. New coping strategies can be introduced to break the cycle, including relaxation techniques, distraction and calming methods.*
Social smoking is often attributed to those who have a lower self-esteem and feel the need to bond with smokers within the group in an attempt to feel socially accepted, but this frequently leads to nicotine dependence. Self-respect is a subjective perception of your worth and value. Hypnosis in Brighton to quit smoking with Jonathan Conway can help you to re-set any negative thoughts and beliefs which have impacted on your confidence in social interaction with others, without the reliance on smoking to feel accepted.*
Hypnotherapy is available by appointment in face-to-face sessions or remotely by Skype, Zoom or telephone, supporting you in the journey to achieve your goal as a non-smoker and to enjoy a healthier and stress-free lifestyle.*
To make an appointment call Jonathan today on 07956 855 027
