How to Give up Smoking
June 3rd 2011

If you are a smoker and want to quit immediately or in the long run, there are several techniques you can tap into to achieve your goal. First you must have the desire to quit but if you have experienced relapse from an addictive substance you know that quitting something ‘cold turkey’ can be easier said than done.

This is why looking to quite now if you can, or in the long run without becoming frustrated by your lack of immediate progress is so important. If you discover quitting ‘cold turkey’ is not for you then you must be comfortable taking the paced road to achieving a healthier lifestyle.

There are many reasons to quit smoking and few to keep you doing it. One of the most common is smokers claim it ‘relaxes’ them, but just like any drug it appeals to the immediate gratification then comes back to bite you in the butt.

The reasons to quit are many without mentioning the diseases caused from smoking which will leave you without limbs (diabetes), prone to cancer, and heart disease and superficially, leaving you with bad breath, yellow nails, gum disease and your clothes constantly reeking of smoke.

Smoking cigarettes creates a dependency in your body that replaces your natural anxiety relievers. So suddenly taking away this crutch you’ve now created for yourself is a surprise for your body. To avoid relapses as much as possible, you must slowly ease out of your dependency and give body time to re adjust.

If you truly want to kick the habit Follow the steps below and do your own in depth research into these methods to find out what works best for you.

Before you stop smoking, get your diet correct.


Make a day your quit day.


Write down all reasons for quitting.


Identify your triggers.


Write down all illnesses associated with smoking (stroke heart disease, diabetes, many types of cancers).


Look at the chemicals in cigarettes like rat poison.


Chew on gum or suck on lollipop to control your cravings.


Keep Busy.


Be constant.


If you suffer large withdrawals symptoms, look for a doctor’s advice.




Alternatives

Attempt alternative ways such as hypnosis, it has work for tv and film actors.


The body is now expects an injection of nicotine to be balanced chemically, so you must create new patterns and teach your body, you will be absorbing it less and less so it has time to adjust.


Smoke cigars to replace the intensity of withdrawal, they are considerably healthier than cigarettes.


Cut down by halfs, if you smoke 10 cigarrettes a day, smoke 9 1/2 for one week, then 9, the next week, then 8 1/2 the next week, and 8 by week four. After some weeks, you will see you will have cut by a half per day.


You will notice your wallet is suddenly bigger and you can spend the money on things that don’t hold you back.


Embrace the sensation of withdrawal and be comfortable with being uneasy and craving, then it will dissolve into nothing.




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