Yes, I hear it almost every time. And, now as their last-ditch effort they come to a hypnotist. They pray and worry that this will work because everything else failed.

But, why did all of those other methods fail? Let’s look:


Nicotine Replacement Systems:

If you use the patch and the gum, you are assuming (as most people do) that the problem is an addiction to nicotine. As I wrote in a previous entry on this site, it’s NOT a nicotine addiction.

This is not medical advice, and you should do what your physician tells you to do. That said, I don’t care what the research says or anything — it’s not an addiction to nicotine. When you come to my office for the free screening appointment, I’ll prove it to you.

Now, if you are using a nicotine patch or gum to quit smoking and it failed (and think about this), it failed because it’s NOT the nicotine. Truly, if it was the nicotine, the patch and gum would work all of the time. Period.


Wellbuterin®

(Again, if your doctor prescribes any drugs for you, follow his or her instructions.) That said, Wellbuterin® is a powerful drug for — depression. The side effects are many:

• Changes in appetite
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Nausea
• Restlessness
• Nervousness
• Taste changes
• Trouble sleeping
• Vomiting
• Weight changes

Are you kidding me? Oh, wait… there’s more:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, unusual hoarseness); blurred vision or other vision changes; changes in sexual desire or ability; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; delusions; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; hearing problems; menstrual changes; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, concentration problems, depression, panic attacks, aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, inability to sit still); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent joint or muscle pain; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; severe or persistent nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual swelling; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Yikes!

Most people who come to my office said they felt very “muddle-headed” with Wellbutrin®. Couldn’t concentrate, etc.


And, then there’s Chantix® — Be prepared for THIS!

Side effects? Yes, there are a few:

• Constipation
• Gas
• Headache
• Increased appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Strange dreams
• Taste changes
• Trouble sleeping
• Vivid, strange, or unusual dreams
• Vomiting

Oh, but wait… there’s more:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); behavior changes; chest pain; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory loss; new or worsening mental or mood problems (eg, aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety, DEPRESSION, nervousness, THOUGHTS OF HURTING OTHER PEOPLE); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent nausea; SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR ACTIONS; vision changes.

From the official Chantix® web site:

Some people have had changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX. If you, your family, or caregiver notice agitation, hostility, depression, or changes in behavior, thinking, or mood that are not typical for you, or you develop suicidal thoughts or actions, anxiety, panic, aggression, anger, mania, abnormal sensations, hallucinations, paranoia, or confusion, stop taking CHANTIX and call your doctor right away. Also tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems before taking CHANTIX, as these symptoms may worsen while taking CHANTIX.

Some people can have serious skin reactions while taking CHANTIX, some of which can become life-threatening. These can include rash, swelling, redness, and peeling of the skin. Some people can have allergic reactions to CHANTIX, some of which can be life-threatening and include: swelling of the face, mouth, and throat that can cause trouble breathing. If you have these symptoms or have a rash with peeling skin or blisters in your mouth, stop taking CHANTIX and get medical attention right away.

People have “blacked-out” while driving and lawsuits pertaining to the use of this drug are mounting. In my opinion, this is one of the stupidest drugs on the market. Oh, and what are the results?

From the official Chantix® web site:

In studies, 44% of CHANTIX users were quit during weeks 9 to 12 of treatment (compared to 18% on sugar pill).

If only 44% of my clients quit smoking, I’d be out of business. That’s an abysmal success rate. Also, Chantix® takes up to 12 weeks to work? And, you are paying for the drug and the cigarettes (because you are smoking while using the drug, too — did you know that?).

Twelve WEEKS?! After you quit smoking at Plymouth Hypnosis Center, in twelve weeks (if you are smoking just a pack a day) you would have saved over $500 and you would generally have quit smoking the first day!

Hypnosis

Really. None. Except for the fact that you’ll be very rested and relaxed. Nice, eh?

Well, it’s up to you now. How do you want to quit smoking? Take some drug with a bazillion side effects or a safe, effective and PROVABLE way to quit smoking now?

Call me now at 610-397-1515 for your free hypnosis screening. It’ll take about 40 minutes and you’ll be truly amazed.

As always, results may vary.