Thought Field Therapy

Two days ago I had a session of Thought Field Therapy to help me to stop smoking. I had never heard of TFT before and was a little nervous about what it involved.  My therapist, Karen, stood in front of me and initially began to talk with me about my smoking habits and why I wanted to stop. She explained that we were going to do a series of tapping on our face. collarbone, underarm and hand, however before we began she wanted to know that I was telling the truth when I said that I wanted to stop smoking.
The truth test.
 Karen asked me to stretch out my left arm. She then placed her hand on my arm and told me to say my age. As I said that I am 60 years of age she pressed down on my arm which moved slightly downwards but not much. She then told me to say that I am 49years of age. I did this and to my amazement and amusement she pressed on my arm and it lowered downwards towards the floor. I was unable  to resist the movement.
We again spoke about my smoking habit and how strong my urge was to smoke despite feeling dirty, smelly and unhealthy. I listed my urge as a 9 out of 10. Karen guided me through a series of tapping on acupuncture points, this also involved humming a song and counting. Karen again asked about my urge to smoke and as we repeated the tapping routine several times the urge reduced itself to 0 out of 10. At that moment in time I had no urge to smoke whatsoever.
Karen then asked me to look at her and follow her hand movements repeating that I was now a none smoker and free.
I left my session feeling relaxed and without any urges to smoke even though Colin was still smoking.
For the rest of the day and evening I felt fine. I had the occasional urge to roll a cigarette but I resisted.
Yesterday I struggled not to smoke and at one point picked up a cigarette and was all ready to light it but something told me not to do it. I must admit to using my e cig occasionally when the urge gets strong but I hope to ease myself off that as the days go by. I'm conscious that I am snacking so I have bought nuts and fruit rather than eat sweets because I really don't want to pile on the pounds. I also went for a swim to try and use up some calories.
Since I have stopped smoking I have suffered from a constant headache, cough and runny nose which I know are symptoms of withdrawal which is not surprising as I have smoked since I was 19 years of age. I know that it will take time for the nicotine to get out of my body and also for me to get used to not rolling cigarettes.  However I am determined to remain a none smoker.
I will keep you posted on my progress.


If you are interested learning more about TFT you can contact Karen at https://www.facebook.com/AvalonKaren