Certainly, many smokers have at least once thought about the need to try to quit smoking. Unfortunately, for many, this was not possible. Smoking affects psychology and, as you know, it is difficult to give up established habits. Sometimes there is a physical dependence on cigarettes, which is perhaps even more difficult to overcome. However, there are people who have managed to say "no" to smoking. So do not despair. Maybe you just have not found your individual option to quit smoking and the techniques listed below will help you choose the right path tohealthy life.
There are many methods that aim to help a smoker with some experience to quit smoking. Let's look at them in more detail.
Author's methods
Alain Kara's technique set out in his book The Easy Way to Quit Smoking. Alain Kara's method is recognized as the best among many smokers. It is based on overcoming the fear of quitting and breaking stereotypes about positive smoking. almost half of smokers who have read Alain Kara's book and quit smoking do not return to the habit.
professorial method. An active advocate of a sober lifestyle, he spoke in detail and popularly about the dangers of smoking, calling for a fight against this bad habit. His method is based on awareness of the harmful effects of smoking on the body. Informative lectures are freely distributed on the Internet.
Academic method. This method is presented in the form of a course of 10 sessions in which the "reprogramming" of consciousness takes place. Classes include the active participation of a person who wants to get rid of a bad habit, as well as the use of such psychotechniques as suggestion and self-hypnosis.
medical method. The author's technique was developed on the basis of the study of diseases, especially heart disease, which develop against the background of smoking and habits developed in humans. The author argues that every habit consists of a certain sequence of actions. In smoking, the algorithm of actions consists of a chain: the cause (fatigue, tension, stress, etc. ) - the need for a cigarette - buying or taking cigarettes out of your pocket, and then from the packaging - direct smoking. The doctor suggests adding an additional link to this chain, which would disrupt the normal course of events and lead to the decision to quit smoking at the moment. Such an additional link could be a sheet of paper with a list of diseases and other consequences of smoking, glued to the cigarette case, in which cigarettes are pre-placed in a package. Every time he faces the urge to smoke, the smoker will reread the newspaper with terrible diagnoses and his enthusiasm for smoking will significantly decrease. The introduction of a new intermediate link in the smoking algorithm (in our case reading the list) breaks the usual cycle built over the years, which will gradually lead to a complete cessation of smoking.
The method of a practicing psychologist. The woman developed her own method of influencing the smoker's consciousness and emotions, which is based on the presentation of unknown or unknown facts about the effect of nicotine on the body. At first, these facts are surprising, and then for a long time stored in the memory of the smoker. In addition, the psychologist offers many ways to help you refrain from the desire to smoke and explains the nature of this desire. You can quit smoking by using this technique, reading a book or listening to it in audio format.
substitution method
The substitution technique involves the use of cigarette substitutes and drugs that fight nicotine addiction. Nicotine addiction, which occurs during smoking, helps 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, e-cigarettes (with nicotine cartridges) and more.
There are two types of cigarette substitutes:
- Phyto-cigarettes, which are herbal preparations wrapped in tissue paper. Smoking such cigarettes emits safe smoke free of carcinogenic tars.
- Electronic cigarettes (cigars and smoking pipes). Electronic cigarettes are electronic inhalers that mimic the process of smoking. The design of e-cigarettes is based on a spiral steam generator, which when heated converts nicotine or nicotine-free liquid by adding the aroma of tobacco or other flavors into a thick vapor that resembles tobacco smoke in appearance.
Acupuncture method
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupuncture) is based on the effect of needles on the active points of the body, which are associated with areas of the brain responsible for certain reflexes. With the help of silver needles the master relieves the discomfort and desire to smoke. Already, as a rule, after the first session, the desire to smoke decreases and after 5-14 sessions disappears completely. Acupuncture is a very effective method of combating smoking. However, it is important that acupuncture is performed by a good specialist.
Method of hypnosis or coding
Coding is one of the easiest and most effective methods to quit smoking. By putting the smoker into a trance, the doctor instills in him aversion to cigarettes and aversion to tobacco. Cigarette addiction disappears after one session. However, this method is only suitable for those who are determined to quit smoking forever. This is due to the specifics of the impact on the subconscious, as a result of which a coded person who smoked a cigarette may begin some psychological disorders.
Breathing exercises
There are specially designed breathing exercises that can help you deal with smoking addiction. In addition, breathing exercises cleanse the lungs and thus minimize the possible unpleasant consequences of quitting. There are two types of breathing exercises:
- basic breathing exercises to be done three times a day;
- exercise that is performed at the time of the desire to smoke (deep inhale - hold your breath for a few seconds - deep exhale).
Breathing exercises are probably the most useful method to deal with smoking addiction. However, it should be understood that this method is not intended to have an immediate effect and requires effort and time.
Homeopathy and nutritional supplements
You can fight the urge to smoke with the help of supplements and homeopathic remedies. Nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies that help the smoker in the process of quitting a bad habit, as a rule, are based on herbs that have a relaxing, calming, bronchodilator effect. These herbs include mint, thyme, thyme, elecampane, calendula and others.
There are several forms of production of such food supplements and homeopathic preparations: herbal teas, elixirs, tinctures, chewable tablets, granules and more.
Folk methods
As a rule, people always find their alternative methods to solve every problem. The most famous folk methods of combating smoking: taking herbal tinctures, smoking cigarettes soaked in milk, using substitutes.
In this case, herbal infusions of serpentine or calamus, cereals, eucalyptus, mint, etc. can be quite effective. For example, calendula causes discomfort from tobacco, and cereals relieve nicotine cravings. However, it is worth remembering that herbal infusions can cause allergies, and some herbs are contraindicated in certain diseases and disorders in the body.
Seeds and lozenges help you quit smoking and replace a cigarette if you want to smoke.
Cigarette-soaked and dried cigarettes cause severe nausea, which provokes a physiological aversion to smoking.