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Why Some People Experience Severe Anxiety After Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do because of the toll it can take on the mind as well as the body. Being addicted to cigarettes has been likened to heroin or cocaine addiction. It is very difficult to quit and there are withdrawal symptoms that come along with quitting. Some people are able to get through the withdrawal symptoms with ease. Others have a more difficult time.

Some people have more difficulty quitting smoking than others and this can lead to some people experiencing severe anxiety. There is a fear that they are doing something wrong, will have a relapse, or fail outright.

This article will discuss some coping tips for to reduce stress when you are quitting, depression, and reducing anxiety, and how Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help.

Coping Tips to Reduce Stress When You Are Quitting
- Do things you like doing
  - Keeping a positive mindset will go a long way to reach your goal of quitting smoking. One way to do that is to keep doing the things you enjoy. Whether it’s exercising, watching tv, or reading, doing the things you like to do will keep your stress and anxiety levels down, and your mind off smoking.
- Give yourself a break
  - Optimism is key to quitting smoking. Don’t get down on yourself because quitting smoking is very hard to do. If you are convinced that you can navigate this difficult path then your journey will have a much greater chance of success.
- Exercise
  - Exercise is not only good for the body, it is good for the mind. Doing some exercises will greatly reduce the stresses that come along with quitting smoking. This does not mean you have to go to the gym everyday. An exercise as simple as walking will go along way to reduce stress.
- Resolve problems quickly
  - In order to minimize your stress levels right when you quit smoking and the tough months that follow, make sure you put your affairs in order. Solving your short term problems before you start to quit smoking will save you a lot of headaches that would previously be on top of the pressures of quitting smoking.
- Know the signs of stress
  - Recognizing situations you know will stress you out, and then avoiding them, will go a long way to reducing stress and anxiety when you are quitting smoking. Signs of stress include headaches, sleeplessness, and feeling angry. When you feel these symptoms coming on, try to relax right away.
- Practise yoga
  - Yoga is really good reducing stress because it relaxes the muscles and teaches you to control your breathing. Controlling your breathing when you get in stressful situations will help you calm yourself, and not make you want to reach for a cigarette.
- Have a friend
  - Having someone around will allow you to vent out some of the things that are stressing you out and causing anxiety. Quitting smoking means that you may get agitated, angry and frustrated more easily. By having a friend to talk to you will be able to get rid of some stress. This will be helpful in your quitting process.
- Have patience
  - Quitting smoking is a difficult task and there may be times you feel like you want to give up. It might even take you a few tries to do it. The main thing is to stay positive and stay with it. There will be good days and bad days, but patience with the process will alleviate some of that stress and anxiety that comes with quitting smoking.
Depression

Depression usually occurs right after someone quits smoking. The severity of the sadness can vary for each individual but overall, it tends to be minor and not last very long. If your depression does not go away after a month, you may have a more severe case of depression and you should consult a doctor.

Mild depression can be alleviated by doing simple things such as:
- Exercising
- Doing something fun with a friend
- Breathing deeply
- Making a list of annoyances and try to fix them
Reduce Your Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are the most common side effects experienced when quitting smoking. These effects are natural and can range from mild to severe. If they last too long though, make sure you consult a doctor.

By using some of the techniques mentioned in this article you can manage the stress and anxiety. While a good support system is great and will definitely help you quit smoking, it will be up to you to reach your goal.

Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Quitting smoking is a difficult task, some have a harder time than others. If you are not one of the lucky ones that have an easy time quitting, you might experience severe anxiety after your last cigarette.

For some people it is as simple as knowing that would be their last cigarette. They will get depressed that they don’t get to do the thing they love anymore and then possible relapse. We are all human and depression and anxiety after quitting smoking is normal.

If you are experiencing severe depression or anxiety, Joseph R. Giove can help. Using the power of the mind and Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, he can help you manage these symptoms. Joseph R. Giove is a certified Clinical Hypnotist and has over 30 years of experience helping people quit smoking and manage their withdrawal symptoms, particularly anxiety and depression.
July 20, 2016
What Happens When You Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking can be a very difficult habit to break. For anyone who make the decision of leaving cigarettes behind, they may encounter some physical and psychological changes but which are always a sign the body is recovering. Those who persevere will find themselves to be much healthier and happier than when they were smoking.

This article will outline both the physical and the psychological challenges that may come along with quitting smoking, and how much healthier and happier people are when they are free.

Physical Symptoms of Quitting smoking

When a person quits smoking, the nicotine instantly begins leaving the body. As a former smoker gradually gets rid of the nicotine, the body can then start to heal itself and shows this adjustment as withdrawal symptoms. These effects are short term, often lasting less than a few days and are nothing compared to the long term health benefits of being smoke free. Some of the noticeable short-term physical effects for those wishing to quit smoking may include:

Coughing
- One of the most common side effects of smoking is having a cough because of the chemicals and smoke particles that come along with smoking.
- When a person quits smoking, the lungs begin to heal themselves, getting rid of the buildup of mucus, irritants and other infectious materials.
This is a positive thing, signaling that the body is expelling foreign matter. After a few days the cough subsides and regular breathing and exercise become much easier.

Headaches
- Headaches are caused by the body attempting to regain balance after sustained nicotine consumption.
- Blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar levels decrease and oxygen levels in the blood supply start to increase.
This trifecta of factors often cause headaches, but which only last for short period of time. Once the headaches are gone, they should not return and you should feel far more clear-headed than before.

Dizziness and Fatigue
- Adrenaline is released into the brain when nicotine is consumed, and a person’s brain and body become used to this feeling.
- When a person quits smoking and this artificially-triggered adrenaline diminishes, short-term fatigue or dizziness may be experienced.
Within a week of being nicotine free, these symptoms will be replaced by an increased energy level and a feeling of clarity.

Hunger Cravings When Quitting smoking
- Nicotine is a natural appetite suppressant; as the body slowly eliminates nicotine buildups, appetite levels will return to normal.
Within a few days to a few weeks a normal appetite will return.

Psychological Symptoms of Quitting smoking

In addition to the many physical factors that can be experienced in the first few days of transitioning to a smoke-free life, quitting smoking also brings with it psychological symptoms, which can readily be mitigated using methods such as Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Some of these effects include:

The Social Aspect

Fewer people are smoking, and many who do are also looking to quit. As such, it is possible to find that after the initial period, there will be more social benefits to quitting.

Mood Swings
- When you quit smoking, your brain is being deprived of the nicotine that it has become accustomed to. This can cause symptoms such as extreme irritability, anger, panic, and depression.
- Any of these can cause a person’s mood to fluctuate.
After quitting smoking people find they are easier to get along with, generally happier, have a better dating prospects, and an overall heightened euphoria about life in general.

Inattentiveness
- Smoking is a habit, and it is also an activity that fills time. When a person quits smoking they can often feel like they are lost, or that there are blocks of empty time in the day what would have previously been filled by smoking.
- People trying to quit may find themselves feeling like they have nothing to do.
- Smoking is often used as a mechanism to deal with things like stress and boredom, and may now find it difficult to cope.
After quitting smoking, a person’s mind will dwell less and less on smoking and the body will forget the inadvertent habit of physically putting a smoke to the lips. Finding something else to do with the hands and fingers is a key to breaking this habit. This symptom can be easily and significantly reduced with Hypnotherapy, which works by reprogramming the mind, allowing participants to focus on what is really important.

Cravings

The body doesn’t actually crave nicotine poison. What it is craving is acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that nicotine simulates. Once your body’s production of acetylcholine returns to normal, the false craving for nicotine quickly passes.

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Quitting smoking can feel like an uphill battle when you quit improperly. Quitting smoking greatly increases a person’s life expectancy and overall health throughout their lifetime. The obstacles to quitting are both physical and psychological and will affect the body and mind is various ways. Some of these effects can be quite drastic, and may feel like they will never pass. However, these hurdles are short-lived are a necessary step to getting back to a long and healthy life.

Joseph R. Giove is a certified Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist and wants to help people quit smoking in the easiest, fastest and most painless way possible. Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy will help you cope with both the physical symptoms as well as the psychological issues that come along with quitting. This is because Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy has been proven as one of the most effective ways to quit smoking and also has the added benefit of not using harmful chemicals that are found in many other ways of quitting smoking. With over 25 years of proven experience helping long term and short term smokers of all ages, Joseph R. Giove can help people quit smoking at his certified clinic with proven results.
May 6, 2016
The Physical Withdrawal Symptoms of Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking can be the most important health decision a person can make. The average lifespan of a smoker is 17 years less than a non-smoker due to the multitude of diseases, cancers, and other adverse health effects that come with prolonged nicotine abuse. Quitting smoking can be difficult to accomplish for some people because of the psychological difficulties, and of course the physical difficulties as well.

When a person quits smoking the body has to adjust again to not having the nicotine and other poisons influencing their brains and bodies. The good news is that once free, in a very short time to body once again begins to regain balance and normal cardiovascular and nervous system functioning.

This article will look at some of the physical symptoms that can occur when a smoker decides to quit, and how Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help ease these withdrawal symptoms. To be sure, not all smokers experience these symptoms, and some smokers experience none of them.

What Are the Physical Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal?

When person quits smoking or taking in nicotine, the body immediately begins rebalancing from the previous constant detoxification from nicotine and the other poisons. The body’s adjustment is felt as withdrawal symptoms. It’s important to remember that withdrawals are sings of the body rebalancing and are therefore good for the body. Here are some of the physical withdrawal symptoms that can occur when a person’s body is readjusting to being free of the poisons from smoking:
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Itchiness
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Tremors
- Irritability
- Sensitivity
- Hunger
- Thirst
- Dry Throat
- Cotton Mouth
- Heart Palpitations
- Muscle Cramps
- Digestive Problems
- Dizziness
The more nicotine a person consumes, the more receptors in the brain are created to receive the extra dopamine that is released. Dopamine is the chemical released by the brain that makes you feel good. When the brain expects nicotine (and the accompanying dopamine) and then does not receive it, as in the case of people quitting smoking, these withdrawal symptoms start to appear. However, very soon the body’s own production of dopamine recovers and the person feels good naturally again.

A Brief Timeline of the Physical Symptoms Experienced When Quitting smoking

20 Minutes

Only 20 minutes after a last cigarette, a person’s heart rate will return to normal. This is because nicotine has a mild adrenaline effect on the brain, which affects the heart rate.

2 Hours

As heart rate and blood pressure return to a non-smoker’s level, sensation returns to extremities of the body such as toes and fingertips.

12 Hours

Restlessness and sleeplessness can present itself as early as the first night after quitting smoking. Fortunately harmful carbon monoxide levels in the body have already been decreased by half by this time.

48 Hours

After two days, people can expect the sensitivity of touch, smell, and taste all to return to normal levels, on par with that of non-smokers.

72 Hours

All nicotine is gone from the body and most withdrawals symptoms are alleviated.

2 Weeks

The risk of having a heart attack has now been decreased to the same as a non-smoker.

1 Month to 10 months

The lungs have microscopic, hair-like organelles called cilia that remove mucus and other disease causing bacteria. The cilia that have been damaged by smoking cigarettes will start to rebuild themselves and clear out all of the chemical build up that smoking has caused.

1 Year to 15 Years

By maintaining a smoke-free life permanently, life expectancy increases by 17 years. Additionally, the chance of being diagnosed with smoking-related diseases or cancers decreases by 50{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} after the first five years. Amazingly, after 10 to 20 years, that risk is at the same level of a non-smoker.

Other Physical Symptom Triggers

When a person quits smoking, the brain can now produce sufficient acetylcholine – the neurotransmitter that nicotine simulates – and can now trigger new physical habits that were previously associated with smoking. These new habits are actions. These can include everyday habitual situations such as the following:
- Driving
- Having a coffee
- The end of a meal
- Drinking alcohol/social events
- Stressful situations
Soon these regular life situations can be lived or enjoyed without the habit of poisoning oneself.

Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

While the physical withdrawal symptoms can be a challenge for some people, the short- and long-term internal health and physical benefits far outweigh the inconvenience of a possible few days of discomfort. Quitting properly with Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help significantly minimize these symptoms, and make quitting smoking as easy as possible.

There are many ways of quitting smoking, including patches, gums, e-cigarettes, lozenges, and others. However, all of these methods use some of the same chemicals, carcinogens, and properties that are found in cigarettes, except in different doses and configurations, and some new poisons that are not in cigarettes. Joseph R. Giove is a certified Clinical Hypnotist who has over 25 years of experience helping people quit smoking without the aid of harmful chemicals and carcinogens that are abundant in other quitting smoking methods. Joseph R. Giove Clinical Hypnosis is ready to help you quit smoking with ease and dignity.
May 3, 2016
Quitting Smoking Timeline
Quitting smoking improperly is one of the hardest endeavors a person can undertake. Scientists have found that nicotine addiction is similar in intensity to being addicted to heroin or cocaine. There are endless health benefits to quitting smoking including dramatically reducing the chances of developing many cancers (particularly lung cancer), lessening the risk of a stroke or heart attack, and countless other physical and psychological health improvements.

People who successfully quit smoking more often than not look back and remember thinking the process was going to be a nightmare but with help from smoking cessations aids such as Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, the actual journey ended up being easier than they first imagined.

The key component of ditching cigarettes for good is first to make the decision to quit. It can be helpful tool is to understand what may happen in your mind and body in the coming minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years when you quit this debilitating addiction called smoking. This article will discuss the different phases the body and mind of the smoker will go through as they start the journey of quitting smoking, and how Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can be an important and valuable resource for quitting the easiest way.

The Timeline

The following is a timeline of what the body and mind will go through after the final cigarette is smoked:

20 to 30 Minutes
- The heart rate of a smoker returns to the normal level of a non-smoker. This is how quickly a smoker’s life can change for the better and begin reverting to a normal, healthy state.
- Some people may be feeling anxious knowing that they have just smoked their last cigarette, and keeping the sentiment “one hour and one day at a time” is very important to achieving this goal.
- Thinking about the long term at this point can be overwhelming; focusing on the present is the best way to get through the first steps.
2 to 4 Hours
- The heart rate and blood pressure are almost at normal levels and your peripheral circulation has improved, meaning the senses in the tips of the fingers and toes are returning.
- This can also be the time when cravings begin. Some people experience cravings depending on how long and how much was smoked as and the brain adjusts to not having nicotine poison.
- Distracting the mind from smoking is a useful way to ease the cravings. Doing chores, extra work, or exercise are great ways to take your mind off the looking cigarette break that will never come.
8 to 12 Hours
- Smoking cigarettes causes carbon monoxide to be inhaled into the lungs, which bonds remarkably well with blood cells that make it harder for those blood cells to bond with oxygen cells, in turn leading to heart problems.
- After just 12 hours, the carbon monoxide in the body will decrease by more than half and the blood oxygen levels will increase.
- Some people may experience a restless or sleepless night, but keeping the right mindset and the same bedtime routine is essential.
24 Hours
- The risk of having a stroke or heart attack has now decreased by 70{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} compared to that of a smoker.
- Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool that helps with taking the mind off cravings and the stress that accompanies it, and works by relaxing and gently adjusting your mindset.
48 Hours
- Smoking cigarettes for a prolonged period decreases the sensitivity of taste, smell and touch. At this time, the nerve endings will begin to re-grow and the senses of all three begin to return to levels of a non-smoker.
- At this point over 90{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} of the nicotine has been removed from the bloodstream.
- Any previously experienced irritability and anger should also subside at this time.
3 Days
- After 72 hours the nicotine will be completely flushed from the body.
- Physical symptoms can include headaches and even stomach pains..
- Despite these side effects, the body is replenishing itself, the bronchial tubes that lead to the air sacs are beginning to relax and breathing becomes easier.
1 to 3 Weeks
- Heart attack and stroke risks have decreased to levels of those of a non-smoker, along with normalized blood circulation and normal psychological behavior.
- The longer a person does not smoke, the more efficient their lungs will be, returning to their previous health.
- Exercise and increased physical activity will be possible and will leave people less “winded” as the efficiency of the lungs increases.
1 to 9 Months
- About one month after the last cigarette, the tiny hair-like organelles that push mucus out of the lungs called cilia, begin to function properly after finally repairing themselves.
- Now that the cilia are functioning properly, the risk of infection drops and in turn excess coughing and shortness of breath with abate.
- Withdrawal symptoms should completely subside in this time frame, and smoke-free living becomes easier and easier
1 Year
- After a full year of not smoking the risk of a heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease reduces by 50{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} compared to that of a smoker.
5 Years to “The Rest of Your Life”
- The risk of having a stroke is now on par with a non-smoker and the risk of being diagnosed with lung cancer is down to a 30 – 50{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} chance compared to a smoker.
- After 10 years without smoking the risk of acquiring smoking related illnesses, diseases and cancers becomes the same as a non-smoker.
Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

After smoking for any period of time, long or short, there will be certain withdrawal symptoms that come with quitting. The symptoms outlined in this article can be mild or quite severe, depending on the individual. Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help ease these symptoms.

There are many ways to quit smoking including patches, gums, lozenges, and inhalants. These options work for some people, but the number one proven method for quitting smoking is Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy.

Joseph R. Giove is a certified Clinical Hypnotist and his proven methods have been helping people quit smoking for over 25 years. Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy is painless and also uses no harmful chemicals or carcinogens found in other quitting smoking methods. If you or someone you know wishes to start on a better, smoke-free path, then Joseph R. Giove Clinic can help.
April 30, 2016
Marijuana Use While Pregnant
Marijuana use has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly since it has begun to be decriminalized in parts of Canada and the United States, as well as many other countries around the world. With the use of medical marijuana on the rise, governments and scientists alike have begun to analyze long term health effects, both beneficial and some detrimental. Particularly, they have been looking into the previously neglected area of marijuana’s effects on fetuses, newborns and expectant mothers. In this article will explore the effects that some of these new studies have uncovered regarding marijuana use while pregnant.

What is Marijuana?

The official name for marijuana is cannabis, but it is also known by a wide variety of other names such as: pot, bud, mary jane, and weed. There is a specific chemical in the Cannabis plant called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which, when smoked or eaten gives a psychoactive effect, or “high”. When cannabis is smoked in some forms, such as a “joint” (a rolled marijuana cigarette) the user is exposed to carbon monoxide because of the burning of the leaves and the resulting tar that is produced. It is this tar and carbon monoxide that that can build up in the lungs and cause health problems, much like a cigarette.

Why Some Women Use Marijuana When Pregnant

The long term effects of marijuana on adults are still fairly inconclusive but the short term effects are very well known. When marijuana is eaten or smoked, it produces a high that causes the user to have, among other things, an increased appetite. Some pregnant women experience morning sickness, which is sometimes intense nausea most common in the first half of the day.

Some women have found that after ingesting marijuana, their appetite increases and, more importantly, they can keep the food down. Some women experience such intense nausea and vomiting that they may even become hospitalized for dehydration. This is called Hyperemesis Gravidarum and can be potentially harmful to the baby and the mother. Also, keeping the mother well fed is the only way to ensure the unborn baby is well fed, and the only way to do that is eat food and keep it down. Some pregnant women find that marijuana can help alleviate these symptoms.

Another reason for women wanting to use marijuana while pregnant is for pain relief. There is any number of pains that women may experience while pregnant, as her body will be going through many changes. Back pain, foot pain, knee pain, any pain really can be relieved by the effects of marijuana. The pain itself isn’t subsided per se, but the body becomes more relaxed and the mind is distracted from focusing on the pain.

With marijuana use the mind will relax, which can greatly help to ease anxiety. Anxiety is another common complaint from many expectant mothers, as there are numerous things that pregnant women can get anxious about. Anything from something small like how much sleep she is getting all the way to the changes in her body and bringing a child into this world, is reason enough to develop anxiety. Marijuana can relax the mind and help ease these worries.

The Health Effects of Marijuana

It should be noted that the health effects of marijuana on pregnant women are still being studied and the minimal studies that have been done have been mostly inconclusive, especially regarding the long term effects. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana, and studies have shown that it can be absorbed through the placenta and into the unborn baby’s bloodstream. Because of this, there can be some birth defects that pregnant women may be putting their unborn babies at risk for, such as:
- Low birth weight
- Premature birth
- Stillbirth
- Small head circumference
- Small length
After the baby is born there also may be risks such as a higher pitched cry, different responses to stimuli, and increased trembling. Other symptoms can include symptoms resembling Attention Deficit Disorder. These can be attributed to the baby going through withdrawals and can usually last around ten days.

The Evidence

There have been relatively few studies looking at the effects of marijuana on pregnant women and unborn children. Even the few studies that have been conducted have largely been inconclusive. Marijuana is still illegal in many states and countries around the world. For this reason, many women would be compelled to lie when asked if they took the drug for fear of judgement, imprisonment or even having their child taken away from them.

Another complicating factor is that even if a pregnant woman admitted to using marijuana, there is a chance that she is also smoking cigarettes, drinking, or both, which are much more dangerous to the baby and complicates the study of marijuana’s effect in particular. Some tests say that smoking marijuana gives the baby a higher chance of going to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and others say there is little to no evidence linking smoking marijuana and any birth defects. All in all, when considering the life and health of another, it seems better to err on the side of caution.

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

The research regarding smoking marijuana while pregnant is very much in its early stages, and much is lacking. Some of the tests seem to suggest that marijuana causes birth defects, while others find no connection to birth defects at all. Where cannabis is still illegal, it is still considered a Schedule 1 drug, a category which also includes heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and Ecstasy. However, the Commissioner of the National Football League is considering using marijuana for pain relief for players and even President Obama says he does not believe marijuana is more dangerous than alcohol. As we can see, there are conflicting ideas in the media about the potentially dangerous effects marijuana may have.

The ideal way to have a happy and healthy baby, from birth and throughout their life, is to refrain from ingesting harmful substances in any capacity while pregnant. Quitting smoking of both nicotine and marijuana will go a long way to achieving this goal, and Joseph R. Giove can help. He is a certified Clinical Hypnotist and has over 25 years of proven experience. Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy work by putting the mind into a relaxed state that is open to suggestion and gently changes the thought patterns of the smoker to not crave cigarettes or cannabis. His methods are extremely effective and use no additional chemicals or carcinogens. Joseph R. Giove Clinical Hypnosis can help mothers and their babies have a healthier and easier pregnancy.
April 22, 2016
How to Stop Smoking
Smoking anything – cigarettes, pipes, e-cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco, is very dangerous to people’s health. There are many negative health factors when people decide to start inhaling toxic chemicals into their bodies and if you have made this choice then perhaps you are thinking about quitting. Around 7 out of 10 people want to quit smoking, but only 4 out of 10 have made an attempt. This means that thousands of people in the United States want to quit smoking but perhaps do not have the best, if any, information about the most effective way to go about it.

In this article we will discuss some of the different ways to quit smoking, and the effectiveness each.
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Also called NRT, this method involves the use of nicotine patches, gums, and other similar products
- ‘Cold Turkey’: Quitting outright with no additional methods
- Prescription Medication: These help suppress withdrawal symptoms and the urge to start smoking again
- Other Methods: These include methods such as Laser Therapy and Acupuncture
- Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapist Joseph R. Giove talks about Clinical Hypnosis and how it can help you quit by dramatically reducing your desire to smoke
Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Patches, gum, nasal sprays, inhalers, and lozenges are all easily available without a prescription and at reasonable prices. For most people, these are the first things they reach for when they first try to quit. The ease of purchase and continued intake of nicotine make these appealing options, but they are not necessarily the most effective. These methods remove the physical act of smoking but still require you to consume nicotine, albeit in smaller doses but the underlying problem remains: you are giving yourself nicotine. Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy lets you quit smoking without the harmful effects of Nicotine Replacement Therapy.

The patch is a device that when attached to the skin slowly releases low doses of nicotine over the course of the day. This method is particularly useful for smokers who are accustomed to smoking continuously throughout the day, or ‘chain smoking’. Other methods appeal to those who are looking to curb spontaneous cravings throughout the day. These methods, such as gum and sprays, give the user a higher dose of nicotine in one go in order to satisfy cravings and impulses.

‘Cold Turkey’

One of the most popular methods to quit smoking is cold turkey. Most people who choose this method set a quit date, and then simply throw out their cigarettes. Often the subjects will think having just one cigarette to get through a particularly difficult craving can help, when in reality, more often than not it derails the entire process.

One of the most difficult aspects of quitting in this way is the period of time where the quitter may experience extreme behavioral and physical changes. Some of these changes include:
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Depression
Studies show that people who do not use a supplemental quitting method only succeed about four percent of the time. People who use other methods of quitting, such as hypnosis and hypnotherapy, have a much better chance of quitting permanently.

Prescription Medication

Currently there are two doctor-prescribed smoking cessation medications that are available to the public. The first is Bupropion, also known as Zyban®, which works to help reduce your overall cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

The second prescription medication is Varenicline, also known as Chantix®, which, like Zyban®, helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and the urge to smoke. Chantix® also blocks the effects nicotine has on the body, a kind of fail-safe in case the subject is unable resist, and begins smoking once more.

Both of these prescription medications can be used with the other nicotine replacement methods described above.

Other Methods

Some of the newer and less common methods of quit smoking include acupuncture and laser treatments. Acupuncture is not as well-known as nicotine replacement therapy methods but it is certainly gaining popularity. Acupuncture stimulates the brain, encouraging it to increase production of endorphins which produces a feeling of well-being, which in turn reduces the subject’s cravings for nicotine.

There have been mixed results in the success rates of acupuncture, but most agree that when used with a secondary quitting method, especially clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy, the patient has a much greater chance of successfully leaving cigarettes behind.

The laser treatment method works in a similar capacity to acupuncture. However, instead of needles, they use a laser beam to stimulate endorphin production. Also, instead of a ‘hot’ laser, they use a ‘cold’ laser to avoid heat damage.

Both of these methods work most effectively when combined with hypnotherapy, allowing subjects to greatly increase their chances of quit smoking permanently.

Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy has the highest success rate and lowest recidivism rate of all smoking cessation methods. However, it is important to seek out an experienced, certified Clinical Hypnotist or Hypnotherapist, such as Joseph R. Giove to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Quit smoking is an extremely important aspect to enjoying a longer and healthier life. It is also one of the hardest things a person can do if they don’t do it properly. The temptations, cravings and withdrawal effects can be more than a lot of people can handle and most can use all the help they can get. Joseph R. Giove is a certified Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapist with years of experience, and a proven track record. His goal is to make quit smoking, using his well-established methods and techniques, as easy and as painless as possible for you.
April 7, 2016
Tip-16: Why Hypnosis Works to Quit Smoking Cigarettes

My name is Joseph Giove. I’m a biomedical engineer and a clinical hypnotist. I’ve helped thousands of people stop smoking over the last twenty five years. I created this video series to help you become free of the habit an addiction of smoking cigarettes.

Why hypnotherapy and clinical hypnosis works to stop smoking cigarettes. This is an easy one. Hypnosis works because the bigger part of the process of smoking is the habit not the addiction. In 48 hours your body is going to push out all the nicotine from your body whether you smoke 1 cigarette a day or 50 cigarettes a day.

Your body is already expert at making you a non-smoker. It is the habit that hooks most people combined with, of course, the nicotine, as the addictive process that perpetuates the cycle. Hypnosis works in the same area of the brain where habits reside. The subconscious is the domain of hypnosis and the domain of habit in the brain and the body and that is why hypnosis works.

Whether you see a hypnotist or a hypnotherapist or do it on your own, do not ignore the power of your own sub conscious mind.

Take action now to be free. If you need assistance, I help people all over the world through phone sessions and private sessions at my clinic in Northern California. Feel free to call my office at 925-215-4017 or contact me here and get ready to enjoy your freedom.

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September 13, 2014
Tip-30: A Hypnosis Session to Stop Smoking Cigarettes

My name is Joseph Giove. I’m a biomedical engineer and a clinical hypnotist. I’ve helped thousands of people stop smoking over the last twenty five years. I created this video series to help you become free of the habit an addiction of smoking cigarettes.

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September 13, 2014

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