posted 08-23-2003 06:30 PM            

I now like to drink beer and wine. It is to the point where I so look forward to and crave the relaxation from consuming 2 to 5 beers or wine after work that is is interferring with my goals for working out and doing yard work.

I do however do think this is all mental and not physical. I think I may be able to be hypnotised to avoid the craving.

What are your experiences or advice?

posted 08-24-2003 07:26 AM            

I can tell you this about my smoking withdrawals; when I tried the 5 times to quit on my own, I had withdrawal problems more than I could handle such as double vision, memory loss, hearing echoes, right up to feeling like passing out. It was horrible and I could not function.

When I was hypnotised I had none of this. Not one little symptom. In fact, I had a hard time beleiving that I was ever a smoker at all.

I was hypnotised in a Howard Johnsons with about 40 other people in one hour. It was not a "special" session or anything.

I was told later by a PhD psychologist I knew from school that the susceptability of hypnotism differs among people.

The success also depends on how much the person wants to (subconsciously) change their behavior pattern.

It worked for me with cigs... maybe also with alchohol.

I'll let you know.

posted 08-24-2003 07:32 PM            

Conversly, prior to the HoJo meeting, I contacted a private Hypnotist who said Smoking sessation required three visits totalling $105.

Even the $105 or whatever it is today would be worth the money if it worked.

I am going to find a private hypnotist in the Connecticut area and ask about quitting alcohol.

I will get back to this board with my results.

Are there any Connecticut Hypnotists surfing on this board?