Of course, many smokers at least once think about the need to try to quit smoking. Unfortunately, for most people, this is not possible. Smoking affects psychology, and, as you know, established habits are hard to break. Sometimes there is also a physical dependence on cigarettes, which is, perhaps, more difficult to overcome. However, there are people who can say "no" to smoking. So don't despair. You may not be able to find your individual options for quitting smoking, and the techniques listed below will help you choose the right path to a healthy life.
There are many methods that aim to help an experienced smoker to quit smoking. Let us consider them in more detail.
Author's method
Alain Cara’s technique, is presented in his book "Easy Ways to Quit Smoking. " Alain Kara’s method is recognized as the best among many smokers. It is based on overcoming the fear of quitting smoking and destroying stereotypes about the positive aspects of smoking that are handled by smokers. Nearly half of the smokers who read Alain Kara’s book and quit smoking did not return to that bad habit.
professor method. An active organizer of a quiet lifestyle, he spoke in detail and popularly about the dangers of smoking, calling for the fight against this bad habit. The method is based on awareness of the dangers of smoking to the body. Informative lectures are distributed freely on the network.
Academic methods. The method is presented in the form of a 10 -session course, in which "reprogramming" of consciousness takes place. Classes involve the active participation of someone who wants to get rid of bad habits, as well as the use of psychotechnics such as suggestion and self -hypnosis.
doctor's method. The author’s technique was developed based on the study of diseases, especially heart disease, that develop with a background of smoking and habits that develop in people. The author claims that any habit consists of a specific sequence of actions. When smoking, the algorithm of action consists of a chain: cause (fatigue, tension, stress, etc. ) - the need for a cigarette - buy or take a cigarette from your pocket, and then from the pack - continue to smoke. Doctors recommend adding additional links to this chain, which will break the normal journey and lead to the decision to quit smoking at this time. Such an additional link could be a piece of paper with a list of diseases and other consequences of smoking, pasted on the cigarette case, where the cigarettes from the pack were previously placed. Each time, faced with the urge to smoke, the smoker will re -read the paper, with a terrible diagnosis, and his or her enthusiasm for smoking will diminish significantly. The introduction of new intermediate links into the smoking algorithm (in our case, reading the list) breaks the circle of habits developed over the years, which will gradually lead to complete cessation of smoking.
The method of a practicing psychologist. The woman developed her own method of influencing the consciousness and emotions of people who smoke, which is based on the presentation of unknown or unknown facts about the effects of nicotine on the body. At first, this fact was shocking, and then for a long time stored in the memory of people who smoke. In addition, psychologists offer many ways to help curb the urge to smoke, and explain the nature of this urge. You can quit smoking using this technique by reading a book or listening to it in audio format.
replacement method
Substitution techniques involve the use of cigarette substitutes and medications that combat nicotine addiction. Nicotine addiction that occurs during smoking is helped to overcome various dosage forms that compensate for the lack of nicotine in the body. These forms include: nicotine patches, chewing gum and lozenges, inhalers, electronic cigarettes (with nicotine cartridges), etc.
There are two types of cigarette substitutes:
- Phytocigarettes, which are herbal preparations wrapped in tissue paper. When smoking such cigarettes, safe smoke without carcinogenic tar is released.
- Electronic cigarettes (cigars and suction pipes). Electronic cigarettes are electronic inhalers that mimic the smoking process. The design of electronic cigarettes is based on a steam generator with a coil, which, when heated, converts nicotine or nicotine -free liquid with the addition of tobacco flavors or other flavors into a thick vapor that resembles tobacco smoke in appearance.
Acupuncture methods
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupuncture) is based on the effect of a needle on the active point of the body, which is associated with the area of the brain responsible for certain reflexes. Using a silver needle, the master relieves discomfort and the urge to smoke. Already, as a rule, after the first session, the desire to smoke decreases, and after 5-14 sessions it disappears completely. Acupuncture is a very effective method of combating smoking. However, it is important that acupuncture is done by a good specialist.
Methods of hypnosis or coding
Coding is one of the easiest and most effective methods to quit smoking. Introducing the smoker into delusion, the doctor instills in him a aversion to cigarettes and an aversion to tobacco. Dependence on cigarettes disappears after one session. However, this method is only suitable for those who are determined to quit smoking forever. This is due to the specificity of the impact on the subconscious, as a result of which coded people who smoke cigarettes may initiate some psychological disorders.
Breathing exercises
There are specially designed breathing exercises that can help you overcome your smoking addiction. In addition, breathing exercises cleanse the lungs and thus minimize the possibility of unpleasant consequences from smoking cessation. There are two types of breathing exercises:
- basic breathing exercises that need to be done three times a day;
- exercise performed at the time of the urge to smoke (deep breath - hold the breath for a while - exhale deeply).
Breathing exercises are probably the most useful method of dealing with smoking addiction. However, it should be understood that this method is not designed to obtain an immediate effect and requires effort and time.
Homeopathy and supplements
You can fight the urge to smoke with the help of supplements and homeopathic remedies. Supplements and homeopathic preparations that help smokers in the process of quitting bad habits, as a rule, are based on herbs that have a relaxing, sedative, bronchodilator effect. These herbs include mint, thyme, thyme, elecampane, calamus and others.
There are several forms of production of supplements and homeopathic preparations such as: herbal teas, elixirs, tinctures, chewable lozenges, granules, etc.
People's method
As a rule, people are always looking for their alternative methods to solve any problem. The most famous folk methods of combating smoking: taking herbal tinctures, smoking cigarettes soaked in milk, using substitute agents.
In this case, infusions of serpentine or calamus herbs, cereals, eucalyptus, mint, etc. can be quite effective. For example, calamus causes discomfort from tobacco, and cereals relieve nicotine hunger. However, keep in mind that herbal infusions can cause allergies, and some herbs are contraindicated in certain diseases and disorders in the body.
Seeds and lozenges help divert your mind from smoking and replace a cigarette if you want to smoke.
Soaked in milk and dried cigarettes, when smoked, cause severe nausea, which gives rise to a physiological reluctance to smoke tobacco.