[header] How to use self hypnosis to quit smoking [title] Understand how hypnosis works. [step] Unlike the myths in popular culture, hypnosis doesn't render you unconscious, and you cannot be forced to do anything against your will while under hypnosis. [substeps] Hypnosis first encourages you to relax. 
Relaxation is often achieved by deep breathing and visualization exercises. If a trained hypnotherapist is helping you, they may speak very softly and slowly to you.