"It all started with a warning. A small, innocent cough that turned into something deeper. One morning, I couldn’t catch my breath after taking shopping up the stairs. My chest tightened, and my hands started shaking. I’d been smoking for over 17 years, how had I not seen this coming?

I wasn’t what you'd call a heavy smoker, but I was hooked. It wasn’t about the amount, it was about the need. I craved it and that overwhelming urge tormented me every day like clockwork. I am a single mom and i juggling a lot. The stress was too much and i found smoking was my only escape, for 5 minutes. It was my crutch. When the weight of life got too heavy, I'd sneak off to the bathroom and would hang out the window. Hoping my son wouldn't notice.

But i could no longer fool him. I’d hide my packs under the couch cushions, inside my trainers, tucked into my bag, anywhere I thought I could stash it away. My son was getting older, and I started to notice the little things. His eyes would haunt me when I’d say, “I’m just going to the bathroom,” and i'd walk away with my lighter in my pocket. And I began to wonder, did he know? Was he starting to understand what I was really doing?

I didn’t want him to see. I didn’t want him to pick up the habit, but it was all I knew. It was my quick fix, my brief moment of peace in my world that never stopped demanding. The shame of hiding it from my family weighed on me, but I kept going. I couldn’t stop. I didn't want them to judge me, I was already ashamed of myself.

Then came the day, the chest pains, the shortness of breath. I was scared. I knew I needed to quit, but I felt trapped. Nothing worked in the past, the patches, the gum and even going cold turkey. how would I do it? How could I cope without it? That’s when I found Clear Minds.

I hesitated, but desperation pushed me to try it. I didn’t know what to expect, but I had nothing left to lose.

From the moment I started the sessions, something clicked. The first night, I felt a calmness I hadn’t experienced in years. The craving wasn’t there when I woke up. The need to have a smoke with my morning coffee gone! It wasn’t easy at first, but it was different this time. This time, I wasn’t fighting against myself, i felt calm and in control.

As the weeks passed, I realised I wasn’t just quitting smoking, I was transforming. I could breathe easier, move without pain, and, most importantly, I could look my son in the eye without the shame of hiding it from him. I started playing with him more, being present, not sneaking away for a fix. It was a victory I couldn’t have achieved alone.

Hypnotherapy didn’t just help me stop smoking; it helped me regain control over my life. I don’t want my son to ever feel like I did, hiding away, being secretive, trying to find relief in something so destructive. Clear Minds gave me a second chance, a chance to be more present for my son, but also for myself. 

If you think it’s too late, it’s not. If I can change, so can you.
Clear Minds helped me break free from my dirty habit, and it can help you too.
Don't wait for the warning signs."

We want to thank Jen for sharing such an honest and powerful story. Her journey shows that it is never too late to break free from smoking and take back control of your health and your future.

If you are ready to stop hiding, start healing, and finally quit for good, click below to learn more about the Stop Smoking package that helped her change her life.