I tried hypnotherapy to quit smoking - and it led me somewhere deeper

I used to smoke a pack a day, despite knowing it was unhealthy. I justified it by telling myself (and others) it relieved stress, gave me a break, helped with anxiety, or that it paired so well with a drink. It was a longtime habit, and I wasn’t sure how I would cope without it. I’d tried quitting before, but it made me stressed or annoyed. Maybe that sounds familiar?