Willow10, I could have written your post! At least, the bit about driving tests. I failed 3 times, despite being a very good driver (admitted grudgingly by an instructor who didn't think women should be allowed on the road, but was happy to take my money!) but just couldn't cope with the exam nerves. My GP hypnotised me half a dozen times, then taught me how to self-hypnotise, and I passed on the next attempt. I've since used it when undergoing really unpleasant dental work...I'm not afraid, but I'd rather be somewhere else...on several occasions when having minor medical procedures done, and a few times when I was in hospital last year being treated for sepsis. The medical staff were most impressed, because it made their job much easier as well as making it less unpleasant for me. Smoking? Can't comment...I went cold turkey from being a very dedicated and passionate smoker (around 100 a day, including the ones I gave to friends) on will power alone. I'd say it's definitely worth a go,but make sure you see a registered practitioner. A word of caution too, if I may; my GP , when addressing my scepticism, assured me that hypnosis cannot make anyone do something that they would not be prepared to do in an unhypnotised state.