Hypnotist?

foxyshaman · 05-16-2010, 09:57 PM

I have gone to hypnotherapy a few times over the years to deal with issues that I have had. And I found it to be very effective with helping me understand my triggers and my own negative behaviours. I have not used it for weight loss or quitting smoking. I quit smoking because of a very vivid dream I had. I 'woke' up from the dream and never smoked again. And oddly, very oddly, ALL of my symptoms... like morning cough, bad smokers lung taste, even cravings... GONE. I was a dedicated smoker for almost 25 years.

I have seriously considered taking hynotherapy training, I think in some of the work that I do it would really help.

<--- might even help me to feel like I am not doing this with some of my patients!!

Foxyshaman

Sachita · 05-19-2010, 11:32 AM

Honestly the CD works. I always have to work at tho. For instance last night I opened a bottle of wine and had 2 cigs but didnt have a desire to have more. I may give it up entirely but then again I may not. If I go back smoking when I'm NOT drinking then I'll listen to the CD again.

I listen to this Kelly Howell "Universal Mind" cd at night when I'm going to bed. I love it. It has a bit of healing and law of attraction. It doesnt work overnight, like anything else it takes work and being consistent. What I notice is small changes over time. I'm able to handle things better and begin to understand things and want to make change.

Andrew I struggled with weight for years. Always up and down. For me it was emotional and when I am hurt or damaged I hold things in and sabotage my efforts. I have the right information. I know whats good for me and for the most part my diet is really very healthy - juice, veggies, rice, etc. I started reading that book "Women Food and God" and it doesnt have to be just for women nor is it about God but so much more. We have internal struggles based on things that could have happened or not happened when we were children. Much of it held true for me. It's not an instant fix...nothing is but it is paving a new journey for me and its up to me to keep walking on that path.

Passionaria · 05-19-2010, 12:48 PM

I have never been to a Hypnotist but I have used some Hypnosis CD's for weight loss, and was VERY pleased with them. I found my craving for carbs evaporated, and desire for exercise increase. Good stuff. Ummm, even if they put me too sleep. HMMM, note to self, break those back out!!!

In trying to quit smoking there was a few tricks I used, that may be helpful to others:

1. It is easier to quit unadulterated tobacco. Smoke cigarettes with out chemicals, like American Spirits. You body get's addicted to the chemicals in most cigarettes as well. By taking that away, it lessens the cravings.

2. Quit when you are traveling or moving. The change of scenery and habit has less association with smoking. I quit when I moved to Austin, and never have smoked here in 3 years, it is just not part of my life here.

3. You will hate this one, but enjoy the feeling of craving, rather than fighting it, or seeing it as a bad thing. Feel it, get into it, associate it with being really horny...... or craving other things you like. It will pass easier that way......

Pashi

05-16-2010, 09:57 PM	#1
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I have gone to hypnotherapy a few times over the years to deal with issues that I have had. And I found it to be very effective with helping me understand my triggers and my own negative behaviours. I have not used it for weight loss or quitting smoking. I quit smoking because of a very vivid dream I had. I 'woke' up from the dream and never smoked again. And oddly, very oddly, ALL of my symptoms... like morning cough, bad smokers lung taste, even cravings... GONE. I was a dedicated smoker for almost 25 years. I have seriously considered taking hynotherapy training, I think in some of the work that I do it would really help. <--- might even help me to feel like I am not doing this with some of my patients!! Foxyshaman __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

05-19-2010, 11:32 AM	#2
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,994 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Honestly the CD works. I always have to work at tho. For instance last night I opened a bottle of wine and had 2 cigs but didnt have a desire to have more. I may give it up entirely but then again I may not. If I go back smoking when I'm NOT drinking then I'll listen to the CD again. I listen to this Kelly Howell "Universal Mind" cd at night when I'm going to bed. I love it. It has a bit of healing and law of attraction. It doesnt work overnight, like anything else it takes work and being consistent. What I notice is small changes over time. I'm able to handle things better and begin to understand things and want to make change. Andrew I struggled with weight for years. Always up and down. For me it was emotional and when I am hurt or damaged I hold things in and sabotage my efforts. I have the right information. I know whats good for me and for the most part my diet is really very healthy - juice, veggies, rice, etc. I started reading that book "Women Food and God" and it doesnt have to be just for women nor is it about God but so much more. We have internal struggles based on things that could have happened or not happened when we were children. Much of it held true for me. It's not an instant fix...nothing is but it is paving a new journey for me and its up to me to keep walking on that path. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

05-19-2010, 12:48 PM	#3
Passionaria Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Urban Bohemian : http://youtu.be/IM96Ch9Gx4A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: She ran away with with the Gypsy's ✿ Posts: 2,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 3,737 Times in 1,248 Posts Rep Power: 16689910	CD's I have never been to a Hypnotist but I have used some Hypnosis CD's for weight loss, and was VERY pleased with them. I found my craving for carbs evaporated, and desire for exercise increase. Good stuff. Ummm, even if they put me too sleep. HMMM, note to self, break those back out!!! In trying to quit smoking there was a few tricks I used, that may be helpful to others: 1. It is easier to quit unadulterated tobacco. Smoke cigarettes with out chemicals, like American Spirits. You body get's addicted to the chemicals in most cigarettes as well. By taking that away, it lessens the cravings. 2. Quit when you are traveling or moving. The change of scenery and habit has less association with smoking. I quit when I moved to Austin, and never have smoked here in 3 years, it is just not part of my life here. 3. You will hate this one, but enjoy the feeling of craving, rather than fighting it, or seeing it as a bad thing. Feel it, get into it, associate it with being really horny...... or craving other things you like. It will pass easier that way...... Pashi __________________ *Moon cat madness*