Smoking Cessation - Is It Time For You To Quit?
Posted on June 17, 2008
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And I just thought gas prices were high?!?! I was reading some comments on a blog the other day where people were talking about $9.00 packs of cigarettes in New York??? Is that true or am I way off base?
Then another guy from Canada commented that they paid something like $11 a pack in Canada?!?!
If that is in fact true, I honestly don’t know how people could afford that? I can’t say I even know for sure what a pack of cigarettes in Arkansas cost, but I know it’s not anywhere near those prices!
I have to admit I’m fortunate enough to have quit smoking back in 2003. Matter of fact, I’m coming up on my 5yr, smoke free anniversary. How did I do it? My smoking cessation program was more “non-conventional” I suppose. I used hypnosis to quit smoking.
As long as I can remember, I’ve been intrigued with hypnosis. Here was a relatively simple tool, that everyone has access to, and that has been proven to be extremely powerful in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including but definitely not limited to:
- Smoking cessation
- Phobias
- Weight loss
- Improving confidence
- Reducing pain
- Controlling headaches & migraines
And the list goes on.
The fact remains though…many people are frightened by hypnosis. I don’t know why? I suppose it’s the way that Hollywood has portrayed hypnosis in the past. As though it’s some kind of evil, diabolical tool that will allow someone to control your mind and rule the world!
Hypnosis “is” a powerful tool, but it is certainly not anything to be scared of. You know what scares me? Dying of cancer or heart disease from smoking and leaving my loved ones behind…thats what scares me. I made the decision almost 5 years ago, that I wasn’t going to let cigarettes take my life away.
People practice self hypnosis every day…whether it’s to become smoke free and healthy or to improve their golf game. The end result is that it’s proven and it works.
Here is a special deal from a company that is a leader in self hypnosis audio programs. The great thing about a CD audio program is that you use it in the privacy of your own home. This program is normally $149, but for a limited time the price is $99! And you can even do three payments of $33 if you want so it’s affordable to everyone! And on top of that, the company offers a 1 year, “no questions asked” money back guarantee. I don’t know why you wouldn’t try it with those terms? Even if you’re not a smoker, you should check out their site as they offer a lot of free self hypnosis stuff as well as a lot of great information.
Give them a try and please let me know how it works out. And even if you don’t try hypnosis…I truly encourage to try some kind of smoking cessation program. Do it for the loved ones in your life! Don’t wait until tomorrow…start today!
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Hi, its true that, the price for the cigarettes is getting higher and higher day by day..
I think is good at one way. Now, slowly reduce the smoking…
Which is very good news…
what u say?
Thanks for saying this Chris. Cigarette prices are ridiculous just like gas prices. I quit back in 2003 (although I sneak one every once in a while–don’t tell my wife). Pretty soon we’ll be the healthiest country in the world since we’ll have to ride bikes and quit smoking just to keep food one the table
Stopping smoking for some people is no easy task. I would think that putting huge tax’s on them would stop some people, but it doesnt.
My friend is a pretty hardcore smoker, but he won’t start any of these kind of programs. What would be your advice for convincing him its what he needs?
It’s true, if you’re Canadian, poor, and a chain smoker, you are absolutely screwed by the cigarette tax. It’s best to stop. But when has it not been?
Stop smoking is too hard for me
I must agree that quitting from smoking is a hard thing to do. It takes time to finally withdraw from it. I remember my father was a chain smoker before, but to some health conditions he was advised to quit. I noticed that he suffered a lot, like he eats candy in the middle of the night. Well, hopefully people who wants to quit smoking could find a better way to stop.
Congrats on your anniversary coming up. I’m not a smoker, but can tell you that cigarettes are expensive here in Canada. AND…just instituted the other day, anyone caught smoking in a car where there are kids will get a fine! The province of Ontario has cracked down on smoking in the past 10 years. No smoking in any public buildings, restaurants etc. Really, the only place to smoke here is at home, in a car if you’re alone, or outside a building if you’re far enough away from it!
I guess you could always refrain from smoking in the first place but i praise people that quit. I can’t imagine how hard that would be.
Lasik Eye Surgery - Agreed…I’ve been there and it’s not easy. I REALLY enjoy it when I talk to someone who is quitting. It’s fun to pump them up and let them know that you are with them in their quest to quit. I have a lot of respect for anyone that quit smoking…thats for sure!
You Are Living - Sorry I’m late getting you a response. As for convincing someone to try a program such as this…I’d say, what do they have to lose? This is a good, 7 cd, comprehensive program that can be paid for in 3 payments of $33. Add to that the fact that they could use it for a year and return it for a full refund if they’re not happy with the results.
I’ll also say this though…no one can be “made to quit”. Hypnosis and most any program out there, work best when a person has a true desire to quit. If someone is forced to spend money and listen to a hypnosis cd, or visit a hypnotherapist or even forced to go to some type of “free” program, chances are they won’t be very successful. Thats because deep down, they may feel resentful about being forced into something they don’t really want to do. I like to work on getting people to realize the benefits of not smoking and perhaps work on the emotional side, (ie. you’re not only hurting yourself, but all those around you, etc).
Thank you for your comment and thanks to everyone that comments! Sorry I don’t reply to more of them,
Smoking has become expensive, and unfortunately smokers must pay more for an addiction most of them can’t control.
There are many methods have can help a person quit, but I’d like to mention magnetic therapy as a possible solution. For only a couple thousand dollars, you can outfit your home, furniture and clothing with power rare Earth magnets.
No one is 100% sure what sticking magnets all over your body might do. It might only set you in a better mood, or do nothing at all. Or, perhaps, it will elevate your internal energy, charging the chakra closest to the opening of your anus and shoot a stream of heavenly white light that connects you to the universe and everything in it.
Having said all this, I still feel that smoking in moderation (no more than 5 cigarettes a day) can have some benefits in reducing stress and focusing on work.
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I have been reading about gas prices but never thought someone will come up with thoughts of rates of cigrates rising
but atleast this raise in price will be good enough…less smokers all the way
meat, produce, bead, corn…everything is going up right now.
Stop smoking is really hard to do. But, I really admire those people that quit.
My friend needs to stop quitting. He’s been saying he’d stop for years. He never can seem to do it.
I think more people should quit smoking and ride the bus more frequently. I’ve always wondered about hypnosis. Especially when I was trying to quit smoking. That was one of the hardest things to stop doing. Good luck to any of those embarking on that journey.
Quitting is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but when my kids were born I told myself that it was time and I’ve never regretted the decision for a second!
I know once you start smoking its really hard to get rid of it.But we should never forget smoking is bad for health so we should try to quit smoking.
Chris,
This was a good article. I never even considered using hypnosis to overcome weight loss. As for smoking, if I did, it would definitely be cheaper to pay for the hypnosis than several pack of cigarettes.
I joked to my son the other day that I’m going to have to get a third job soon to pay for gas. If I still smoked, that would make a fourth job I’d need! I’m lucky that I was able to quit cold turkey when I did–not everyone finds smoking as easy to stop. Hypnosis is definitely worth trying, it worked for my aunt.
Cheap or exorbitantly priced, cigarettes must be discarded away from everyone’s pockets and table drawers. It’s simply bad deal, yet still wanted to be played. Don’t gamble your life just because the simple pleasure given by cigarettes.
Quitting smoking is really some accomplishment and definitely one to be admired, because I think it can be one of the hardest things to do especially for long time smokers. Every help and support that they can get to make it as “painlessly” as possible is welcome.
while i would like to quite smoking, and someday i may even consider hypnosis, but i think the harm of drinking alcohol exponentially outweigh the harm of smoking. I wish more attention would be given to that.
Just firm resolve to do it, then find something to occupy your time while you’re withdrawing; maybe co-incide it with a camping holiday.
Just firmly resolve to do it, then find something physically tiring to occupy your time while you’re withdrawing; maybe coincide it with a camping holiday.
STATUTORY WARNING: SMOKING IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH
IT WILL AFFECT BOTH SMOKER AND THE INNOCENTS WHO ARE INHALING IT
Was that last comment supposed to be funny?
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I don’t think hypnosis is a good idea anyway; it’s bypassing your conscious mind.
If people can climb Everest without oxygen, you can give up smoking cigarettes.
Stop smoking is really really hard. I’m so proud for those people who can do it.
Yea, smoking is a bad and really expensive habit. My parents smoke and I can’t believe how much they spend. I wish they would try hypnosis. People need to view hypnosis more as meditation than as a wicked, evil thing. You can’t be hypnotized against your will! I’ll show my parents this post.
it should reduce the number of smokers though
Perhaps Cigarette companies pay too many taxes so they are IN. IMO price of cigarettes should be raises twice. It is coolest way to rid people put of this habit. Here in Milan it costs 5 Euro per pack and people think many times before enlighten a cigarette.
You’ll always refrain from smoking in the first place but i praise people that quit. I can’t imagine how hard that would be.
Dealing is smoking is a very annoying problem. It is better to never start in the first place.
I pick up and put down smoking every so often. I enjoy it but am always careful not to smoke too often.
smoking is injurious to health. we have to stop smoking and save life of ours and our naighbours
Smokes are cheap here in South Korea, about two dollars fifty a pack. Whether that’s a good thing or not I don’t know.
I just got back from Europe yesterday. Bought 1 pack in Liverpool for $12 if you can believe that. $12 for one pack…if the smoking don’t kill you the prices will. Ugghhhh…
i think its important to note that hypnosis can work for helping quit smoking - but it will not help everyone. everyone has a degree of how suceptable they are to hypnosis. it will work for some and not for all.
A pack of cigarettes here is about $4 (give or take a little). It’s an expensive habit!
Soon only the rich will be able to smoke and drive. Smoking while driving? Forget about it, ultimate luxury
Stop smoking is not easy task, but for those people who are trying to.. I admire you.
I am a big admirer of those as well. Even knowing all hazards and money loss, I smoke a packet daily. First 3 days of quit smoking are terrible and I couldn’t pass one whole day without that.
Not sure if I can ever become addicted to smoking and if I did, it would be a costly addiction that I couldn’t resist! Great site with very useful information.
please stop smoking. they spoil your health .they damage your lungs
I live in Massachusetts, USA and cigarettes just hit $6.37 a pack, I’m in the process of quitting now, but it’s definitely not easy!!!
In England it is crazy how much cigarettes are. It is usually like four to five times more than in the States due to the exchange rate. My boyfriend is from England and he’s constantly sending them home because they are so much cheaper over here.
nice suggestion i also want to drop smoking i was try so many time but it cant help me i will try hypnosis then see results
Thats a wise decision of yours to quit smoking. The price of everything is soaring day by bay all over the world. Its the high time of smoking cessation. Thanks for the link. Hope it will help many people quit smoking.
Quitting is too hard for me.
Smoking is a nasty in every way. It says to people you are a weak person. It says you lack will power. Of course there are the many health risks but sadly few smokers really care (until it’s too late) about them.
I have friends and relatives who have tried to stop smoking but failed. It’s not easy but you should never give up.
I quit every month…
I quit smoking recently, I just can’t afford it
Ah yeah smokes, can’t live with them, can’t live without them
Quitting smoking is easier said than done..
People shouldn´t pay for this…it´s too bad for the health!!!! It should be prohibited just like other drugs!
Seems like the recent price hikes are very beneficial to our health! People are quitting smoking because it’s too expensive, and people are walking and bike riding more because gas is too expensive. Maybe it’s a good thing.
I’d encourage everyone to stop today! Smoking kills more people than anything, and it’s totally preventable.
Check the statistics. The number of smokers is still the same. The pics they put on the package just don’t work. Sad, but true.
Smoking is very dangerous. So, to all the people who smoke.. Pls stop it and save our lives.
Cigs could cost 20 bucks a pack and still people will smoke, nicotine is so powerful, I fight it everyday and haven’t smoked in years
I quit a long time ago. My health has improved since.
I’ve heard of many people who quit smoking. It’s hard but possible.
Yeah, It’s not good to your health and I already quit smoking for about a month now
Well, I’ll have to buy one audio tape and try it on my husband… He smokes WAY too much, and quite honestly it really begun to bother me this days!
Smoking cigaretes is wasting your time but i like smoking
Some other effective methods to quit smoking (except hypnosis) are:
cold turkey
nicotine replacement
laser treatment
and acupuncture
stop smoking is hard for an addict
I know it coz my brother is so addict in cigarette
I’ve been smoking for 20 years and have been seriously considering (for the 1st time) quitting. Thanks for the info -
I must agree that quitting from smoking is a hard thing to do. It takes time to finally withdraw from it. I remember my father was a chain smoker before, but to some health conditions he was advised to quit. I noticed that he suffered a lot, like he eats candy in the middle of the night.
I think it’s just about time for everyone to quit. Smoking is unhealthy — plus very expensive! Imagine the money you could save!
Wow! I have a lot of issues and never even thought of hipnosis. Thanks so much for the idea. I will check it out.
Hope I can do that too.. It seems that I can’t stop smoking…
IMO if someone would has a strong will and strong positive behavior, then there is nothing difficult. I was reading a post where someone copied that “Addictions always turn into necessities if we shall not control them”. So we should quit addiction as early as possible.
Hey man, that’s not bad compared to London prices!
You’re looking at £6.50 ($12) in some of the pubs around here. So high its criminal.
I want, but stop smoking is too difficult for me.
I am sure that not many people have tried hypnosis as a way to quite smoking, but if they did, I think they would be more successful.
please don’t smoke!
Yes, now it’s time to stop smoking. Your health is going out because of smoking so what you are waiting for? As for gas prices I can say that in Europe they in a 3 times bigger than in the USA.
Thanks for sharing useful information. Shall check it out.
I’ve already tried to quit smoking 5 times.
The most number of days without smoking were 20. I can’t
Thanks for the post. I’m forwarding this URL to my 2 brothers who smoke. I’ve been trying to get them to quit for years and one has recently made the decision (for his health and his wallet) to quit!
Stop smoking is too hard for me but after reading this post and knowing you have been not smoking for 5 years now makes me wonder a lot and this encourage me to try it. Thanks mate.
Smoking is very bad for our health.
it will spoile our health.
i still can not do it….
i am a chain smoker.but you encouraged me to quit smoking.i didn’t heard about that any company provide any system like that.your important post gonna help us.
Nice info.. Very helpful.. Thankz..
I’ll also say this though…no one can be “made to quit”. Hypnosis and most any program out there, work best when a person has a true desire to quit. If someone is forced to spend money and listen to a hypnosis cd, or visit a hypnotherapist or even forced to go to some type of “free” program, chances are they won’t be very successful.Smoking is very bad for our health.I’m sure if I can ever become addicted to smoking and if I’ll die
I hate frequently somewhere with that smokers because i have problems respiratory. Is so difficult
to me.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I never even considered using hypnosis to overcome smoking.
I’m glad I don’t smoke, never have, except a few weeks when I was 13 and then I got soooo sick from smoking 3 Marlborough in one afternoon. LOL, never again.
Ali
High prices not affect an additict. He ll figure out a way to smoke
Smoking is bad in our health.. It causes a lot of sickness in our body..
Yes Very true. And I don’t like the smell of cigarette’s smoke.
Hey where you from? I’m from South America this is great post, will help us a lot ..thanks
haha you have nice prices over there… we here in germany pay 3,50 € so this means mby 5 dollar for 19 cigarettes. anyways, good luck with self-destroying, smokers..
even i want to quit smoking because of high prices, but cant get off.. HABITSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
That is too bad. You should set a goal to yourself.
good point guys!
Great post. I quit smoking by joining up with a martial arts club. The fitness training was so intense that I had to do something about my lung capacity to keep up or else I’d lag behind and get beaten up. A great incentive to quit
I hope this works, it is something that a lot of people need.
It is true, cigarette prices are getting outrageous. Luckily for me I was able to quit cold turkey with out any cravings for nicotine but I no all people are not so lucky. Good luck to all that try to quit, you can do it and think of all the money you will save.
Thanks for the information.
It is time to quick smoking!Thanks for introducing those programs to help us quit!
I’m delighted to hear you successfully quit smoking using the power of Hypnosis!
Many people in the public eye are now having the same high levels of success with hypnosis.
Celebrities such as Matt Damon,Samuel L.Jackson and Ben Affleck have waved goodbye to their nicoteen cravings for good.
It’s true that you must WANT to quit.With a personal desire the power of hypnosis can change your life in many ways - Fergie, the singer with Black Eyed Peas, even beat her addiction to Crystal Meth using it!
hi, thanks for sharing this..
in my country, Indonesia.. the cigarettes price is very cheap.. and the ad for new product is very massive..
my country is the number one at south east asia..
that’s sucks..
nice to meet this blog ^^
maybe you can come and visit my blog..
I’d be happy to share with you
Yup you know what the answer is, stop smoking. As you can tell i don’t smoke, and am not really addited to anything. I think the price of Cigarettes should be much more than that to stop people from being able to afford them. It was only since the ‘olden days’ that cigarrettes have become more afordable. (It was always the rich that could only afford tobacco) So why the hell did they make it cheaper, as now that everyone can afford it, everyone is pretty much addicted to it! I work for Pitstop Marquees Birmingham, and theres only me that doesn’t smoke! which is shocking! How much money could you save if say you smoked 10 cigarettes a day? This much - £730!! That to you guys is like a Playstation 3 and a big massive TV! That to us girls is the best shopping trip.
As smoking is very injurious to health,I am completely agry with you that its time to quit.Good keep it up.
Smoking is not good for health.
I saw in TV soem product is comming for smokers which will not harm your health.
mohan.
If that is in fact true, I honestly don’t know how people could afford that? I can’t say I even know for sure what a pack of cigarettes in Arkansas cost, but I know it’s not anywhere near those prices!I have to admit I’m fortunate enough to have quit smoking back in 2003. Matter of fact, I’m coming up on my 5yr, smoke free anniversary. How did I do it? My smoking cessation program was more “non-conventional”
As we all know smoking is injurious to health and still I pretty on people those don’t quit this nasty habit. I strongly advice all not to touch the cigarettes.
I’ve been reading the rising of Gas pricing, now I just read the rising of Cigarettes prices. this will be better to decrease the numbers of smokers all over.
Great post, thanks for sharing.
I really enjoyed this - I have been smoking for years and simply haven’t been able to quit. I will definitely follow your example.
I have been a smoker for the last 20 years!! I wish I can quit soon! I will follow your advice and see how it goes! Thanks for sharing.
never did try smoking. i’m glad i didn’t as you’re right, cigarette prices are quite high, so i’d hate to be having trouble giving up something that expensive.
Smoker for over 6 years! hate myself for that! I hope this works, it is something that a lot of people need. I will give it a try myself! Thanks for sharing.
Smoking is bad in our health.. It causes nothing but sickness! hope everybody gets more aware about that!
Very informative and amazing.!! Thanks fot sharing this great article, will definitely benefit from this
Very informative and amazing.!! Thanks fot sharing this great article, will definitely benefit from this
I really enjoyed reading this! Thank you for sharing your thoughts into this matter. I’m forwarding this URL to my 2 brothers who would love to read this. Cheers
All people should be more aware that smoking is injurious to health and still I pity on people those don’t quit this nasty habit. I strongly advice all not to touch a cigarette if you are not yet a smoker.
It isn’t easy giving up smoking, but you can do it. Knowing your options, things you’re up against, and where to ask help are your best chance in quitting successfully. Though withdrawal symptoms may occur only to few, it is still necessary for you to manage it well and learn to fight back. The most common symptoms of withdrawal is depression. And without proper support from friends and families, or motivation, this will lead you from smoking again. Though there are many ways of preventing yourself from smoking with cessation, Exercise is the one that you can really rely on. Exercise is recommended as an aid to smoking cessation by doctors and specialist as a self-help material. Taking regular exercise may help you quit smoke by moderating nicotine withdrawal, and cravings. You are not only the one who is dying every time you puff your cigarette.
I’ve been smoking over 5 years. Hate that bad habit that kills us slowly. You must all stop it like I did finally
Good luck all !!
Thanks for sharing all these insights. I will surely take note of all of these. I have in fact bookmarked your site.
I just love it ….. well i don’t have any doubt about your articles… your posts are awesome… Honestly you are simply the best.Thanks for sharing this in your post with us.
I dream of a life, where no-one smokes.. I can’t even stand the smell of it.. Thanks for sharing.
Well Government Warning that cigarette smoking is dangerous to our health. I don’t know why there are still a lot of people smoke.
smoking is very dangerous.. I wish all people would stop this habbit
thx for making people more aware about this!
Thanks for this useful information you shared here
I’m coming up on my 5yr, smoke free anniversary. How did I do it? My smoking cessation program was more “non-conventional”
I will admit that I’m fortunate enough to have quit smoking back in 2003. Matter of fact, I’m coming up on my 5yr, smoke free anniversary. How did I do it? My smoking cessation program was more “non-conventional”
Cigs could cost 20 bucks a pack and still people will smoke, nicotine is so powerful, I fight it everyday and haven’t smoked in years
I guess you could always refrain from smoking in the first place but i praise people that quit. I can’t imagine how hard that would be.
Not sure if I can ever become addicted to smoking and if I did, it would be a costly addiction that I couldn’t resist! Great site with very useful information.
Dealing is smoking is a very annoying problem. It is better to never start in the first place.
Quitting is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but when my kids were born I told myself that it was time and I’ve never regretted the decision for a second!
In my country, people are getting more aware of dangers due to smoking!! I am glad the government is taking action using advertisement!
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Thanks for sharing these info with us!
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congratulations mate for this good written article, there is good info in it.. I am glad the government is taking action using advertisement!
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At last, I Quit Smoking. How did I do it? My smoking cessation program was more “non-conventional”
I think all people should be more aware that smoking is injurious to health and still I pity on people those don’t quit this nasty habit. I strongly advice all not to touch a cigarette if you are not yet a smoker.
To quit smoking is very hard to do but its worth it.
Glad that my family is not a smoker. I really hate the smell of cigarette smoke.
that’s great info buddy thanks for sharing
Great article! Thanks! How I detest the smell of cigarettes. And I have seen dear friends die slowly, gasping for each breath. No way will I ever touch one of these, and luckily my family feels the same way. I am sure hypnosis can be of great help in the right hands.
That is really a good article. Cigarette smoking is very dangerous to our health. Hope a lot of people will quit before its too late.
Hi, Nice info about to quit smoking. Yes Cigarette smoking is very dangerous to health and it will better to stop smoking the cigarettes.
The best thing to do is to never even try one and then you won’t become addicted. It’s a waste of money, it makes you stink and out of breath.
It took a while, but I eventually came to grips with the fact that smoking was really bad for my health. And after many years I was finally able to beat the habit. It was very difficult at first, but the methamphetamines really helped me ignore all the irritating nicotine cravings I was suffering.