<human>: I've heard of people who use hypnosis to quit smoking, but I don't know how it works. Can you explain?
<bot>: Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility that can be achieved through relaxation techniques such as guided imagery or meditation. It involves the therapist guiding the client into a deeply relaxed and receptive state where they are more open to suggestion. In this state, the patient may be asked to visualize themselves in a pleasant environment, while being told to imagine their cravings for cigarettes diminishing over time. The therapist will then guide them back to normal consciousness by asking them to focus on their breathing, and gradually bring themselves out of hypnosis. This process can be repeated several times until the patient no longer feels the need to smoke.