How effective are hypnotherapy sessions? I've been a smoker for 10 years and been overweight for 15. I have tried quitting cold turkey, chewing gum, patches, etc. Name it, I've probably tried it. Going through withdrawal was hell. To top it off, each time I quit, I gain more pounds. Hypnosis experts tell me that it's the most effective way to quit smoking and lose weight for good? I don't want my mind to be controlled. I hope there's no possibility that they'd be putting in some things I didn't request for. Will I even know?