So what is this session for?

It gives you a break when a craving to smoke shows up: you breathe, picture a pleasant place, and step back a little. That is all, and everyone experiences it in their own way.

Who can I contact to quit smoking?

Your doctor, or 1-800-QUIT-NOW: they can support you and answer your questions.

When should I listen to this session?

When a craving shows up, if you can step away, or at a quiet time of day to get to know it. Sit down and use headphones.

What if I smoke anyway after the session?

That is not a failure or a fault. The session does not have that goal. It is a relaxing break, and you can come back to it whenever you want.

Does a session replace the advice of a health professional?

No. It is a moment of wellness, and it never replaces the advice of a health professional. Never listen while driving, even when you are stopped in traffic.

Hypnosis and Smoking Cravings: A Moment to Relax

Sleep hypnosisRolling Wave: Hypnosis Smoking CravingsA gentle moment of calm to let a passing urge flow by like a wave.

This session is a moment of relaxation. It does not replace professional support. If you have any kind of dependence, talk to a doctor or a support service in your country, and don't stop on your own without medical advice.

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This hypnosis session is a moment of relaxation for riding out a craving to smoke: you breathe, you imagine, and you spend those minutes differently. It does not help you quit smoking. To quit, talk to a doctor or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Let's be clear from the start: this session does not help you quit smoking. To quit, the right path runs through a doctor or an official support service like 1-800-QUIT-NOW. What this session offers is much more modest: a moment of relaxation for riding out a craving to smoke, doing something other than watching the clock go around.

A craving for a cigarette tends to show up at familiar times: after coffee, on a break, on the way out of work, when you are bored, or when the day has been long. On a day like that, you can choose to sit down for a few minutes with your headphones. You are not trying to make the craving go away. You simply give it some room.

The voice invites you to plant your feet on the floor, breathe in gently, and let a long exhale go. Then it takes you somewhere: the edge of the ocean, cool morning air, a trail where you are walking in no hurry. You notice what you feel without judging yourself. There is nothing to win or lose here, just a little time to spend.

Whether you smoke every day, once in a while, or have already reached out to a professional, this moment can have a place in your day if you like it. It does not take the place of real support or a doctor's guidance. Feeling ready to quit? 1-800-QUIT-NOW is there to talk it through with people who do this for a living.

Frequently asked questions

Will this make me quit smoking?: No. This session does not make you quit smoking. It is a moment of relaxation for riding out a craving. To quit smoking, talk to a doctor or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
So what is this session for?: It gives you a break when a craving to smoke shows up: you breathe, picture a pleasant place, and step back a little. That is all, and everyone experiences it in their own way.
Who can I contact to quit smoking?: Your doctor, or 1-800-QUIT-NOW: they can support you and answer your questions.
When should I listen to this session?: When a craving shows up, if you can step away, or at a quiet time of day to get to know it. Sit down and use headphones.
What if I smoke anyway after the session?: That is not a failure or a fault. The session does not have that goal. It is a relaxing break, and you can come back to it whenever you want.
Does a session replace the advice of a health professional?: No. It is a moment of wellness, and it never replaces the advice of a health professional. Never listen while driving, even when you are stopped in traffic.

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