
Quit Smoking
Guide to Quit Smoking
You have made the decision to
quit smoking. That a significant step forward. Congratulations Its difficult to
go a week without smoking. In order to increase your chances of effectively
quitting and remaining quit you must prepare well. Tobacco kills up to 50% of
its users according to the World Health Organization. The key to successful smoking
cessation is preparation just 2.1 percent of smokers who attempt to quit
smoking without a plan succeed. Smokers who plan ahead of time and have
procedures and tactics in place to combat cravings have a 3 times higher
success rate.
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
To overcome your addiction you
must first recognize it. Nicotine which is found in all tobacco products is a
highly addictive chemical. Its a psychotropic chemical that changes brain
chemistry which is why individuals become addicted to cigarettes. It is
virtually as addictive as other drugs like cocaine and heroin according to
researchers. It has a physical and psychological dependence.
Symptoms
of nicotine withdrawal include
Anxiety and depression
Irritability
Tingling and sweating in the hands and feet
Headaches
Insomnia
Gaining weight
Inability to concentrate
Cravings for nicotine
Not everyone will experience all
of the withdrawal symptoms and the majority of users will find it most
difficult to deal with nicotine cravings. Remember that the first three days
are the most difficult because cravings and other withdrawal symptoms are at
their peak.
Quit Day
Checklist
Writing
down a stop plan is the greatest approach to prepare for quitting smoking. It
serves as a visual reminder of why you are quitting and how you plan to do so
successfully in the long run.
Set
a date for quitting.
Plan
ahead of time
List
of justifications
Recognize
your triggers
Know
how to deal with nicotine cravings.
Quit Smoking Methods
There are numerous methods for quitting
smoking. Smokers personal blend of tried and true ways is ultimately what works
for them.
In general there are two methods
for quitting smoking:
Cold turkey cessation often known
as unassisted cessation.
Smokers just quit without using
nicotine replacement products or medication to replace the nicotine in
cigarettes.
Assisted Cessation
Nicotine replacement therapy and medicine that
suppresses nicotine cravings are used to replace cigarette nicotine.
Alternative
Quit Smoking Methods
There are additional less
traditional approaches that can be utilized to improve your chances of a
successful quitting. Some of them have been studied and confirmed to be
effective.
Cigarettes with electronic
components
Acupuncture
Behavioral therapy
Hypnosis
Laser therapy
Magnet therapy


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