Congratulations on deciding to quit smoking and to take that first step to a wealthier, healthier, longer life.
The next few weeks and months will not be easy. Remember, smoking is an addiction and however long you have been smoking it will be a hard habit to break. But remember, you have lots of help to stop smoking available. You do not have to do it alone, although ultimately, the decision and the way you do it is up to you. Whichever way you decide to go, you must really want to give up to suceed.
Hypnosis is one of the easiest ways to stop smoking. This takes away an awful lot of the craving, but will only ‘take’ if you really want to give up smoking. This is not a cheap option, so if you have decided to stop smoking to save money, this may not be for you, although long term it will save you money.
Be aware of the potential addictive manner of nicotine patches and gum. They will certainly help to ease the craving for nicotine but can become almost as addictive as cigarettes. Side effects can also be problematic. Watch out for mouth ulcers with nicotine gum. Smoking whist also using patches or gum can cause a nicotine overload, which can make you ill.
Going ‘cold turkey’ is often the preferred option for people who are trying to give up smoking for the first time. This is by far the most difficult. If it is not successful, it can put people off trying again. However, persevere. However many times you have tried – and failed- to give up smoking, try again. This time may be the time that you finally succeed.
There is one essential ingredient for success, no matter which technique you choose to give up smoking. You must really want to stop smoking. You will not succeed without that strong desire to give up smoking.There are however, one or two things which you may find that will help.
Break the habit of smoking. If you always have a cigarette after a meal, then replace it with something else. A chocolate is often used, but for those of us who are overweight, this is not a good option. Try a cup of tea or a drink of water – or even clearing the table and washing up! The same thing applies to last thing at night or first thing in the morning. Try to avoid the problem by keeping busy with other activity during these danger times. A drink of cold water first thing in the morning and last thing at night is really god for you. It helps remove toxins from your body and helps your kidneys to function better.
Now that you have taken the first steps to quit smoking, keep working hard to make it stick. If you really want it enough’ you CAN do it!
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