Surely many smokers have thought at least once that they should try to quit smoking. Unfortunately, for many, this was not possible. Smoking has an effect on psychology and, as you know, it is difficult to give up established habits. Sometimes there is also a physical dependence on cigarettes that is perhaps even harder to overcome. However, there are those who could say no to smoking. So don't despair. You may have simply not found the individual opportunity to quit smoking, and the techniques listed below will help you choose the path to a healthy life.
There are several ways to help a smoker of any experience quit a cigarette. Let's look at them in more detail.
Author's methods
Alain Cara's technique is the technique outlined in his book, "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking. " Alain Kara's method is considered the best of most smokers. almost half of smokers who have read Alain Kara’s book and quit smoking do not return to their bad habit.
professor's method. An active promoter of a sober lifestyle speaks in detail and popularly about the dangers of smoking, calling for the fight against this bad habit. Its method is based on raising awareness of the harmful effects of smoking on the body. Informational presentations may be freely distributed on the network.
Academic method. This method is presented in the form of a 10-session course in which consciousness is "reprogrammed. " The classes involve the active participation of a person who wants to get rid of a bad habit and the use of psychic techniques such as suggestion and self-hypnosis.
doctor's method. The author's technique was developed based on the study of diseases underlying smoking and human habits, especially heart disease. The author argues that each habit consists of a certain series of actions. When smoking, the algorithm of actions consists of a chain: the reason (fatigue, tension, stress, etc. ) - the need for a cigarette - buying or taking a cigarette out of the pocket and then from the pack - smoking directly. The doctor suggests adding an additional link to this chain that would break the normal course of events and lead to a decision to quit smoking. Such an additional reference may be a piece of paper that affixes to a cigarette holder a list of diseases and other consequences of smoking in which a pack of cigarettes has previously been placed. Every time he faces a urge to smoke, the smoker re-reads the newspaper with horrible diagnoses and his enthusiasm for smoking drops noticeably. The introduction of a new intermediate link in the smoking algorithm (in our case, reading the list) breaks the habit that has developed over the years, leading to a complete cessation of smoking.
The method of the practicing psychologist. The woman has developed her own method of influencing the consciousness and emotions of a smoker based on the presentation of unknown or unknown facts about the effects of nicotine on the body. These facts are surprising at first and then deposited in the memory of a smoker for a long time. In addition, the psychologist offers a number of ways to abstain from the urge to smoke and explains the nature of that urge. You can quit smoking with this technique by reading a book or listening in audio format.
substitution method
Substitution techniques involve the use of cigarette substitutes and drugs to combat nicotine addiction. Different dosage forms that make up the body's nicotine deficiency help to overcome nicotine dependence during smoking. These forms include nicotine patches, chewing gums and candies, inhalers, electronic cigarettes (with nicotine cartridges), and so on.
There are two types of cigarette substitutes:
- Phytocigarette consisting of herbal preparations wrapped in tissue paper. The smoking of such cigarettes releases smoke that is safe and free of carcinogenic tar.
- Electronic cigarettes (cigars and pipes). An electronic cigarette is an electronic inhaler that mimics the process of smoking. The design of electronic cigarettes is based on a spiral vapor generator that, when heated, converts nicotine or nicotine-free liquid into a thick vapor by adding tobacco aroma or other flavors that resembles tobacco smoke in appearance.
The method of acupuncture
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupuncture) is based on the effect of needles on active points in the body that are associated with certain areas of the brain responsible for reflexes. With the help of silver needles, the master alleviates the discomfort and desire to smoke. Usually, the desire to smoke decreases after the first time and disappears completely after 5-14 times. Acupuncture is a very effective method in the fight against smoking. However, it is important that acupuncture be performed by a good professional.
Hypnosis method or coding
Coding is one of the easiest and most effective ways to quit smoking. By trapping the smoker, the doctor is averse to cigarettes and tobacco. Cigarette addiction disappears after a treatment. However, this method is only suitable for those who have decided to quit smoking forever. This is due to the nature of the effect on the subconscious, which can lead to psychiatric disorders in a coded person who has smoked a cigarette.
Breathing exercises
There are specially designed breathing exercises that can help you cope with your smoking addiction. In addition, breathing exercises cleanse the lungs, thereby minimizing the potential unpleasant consequences of quitting a cigarette. There are two types of breathing exercises:
- basic breathing exercises to be performed three times a day;
- exercise performed at the moment of the desire to smoke (deep breath - breath for a few seconds - deep exhalation).
Breathing exercises are perhaps the most useful method of treating smoking addiction. It should be understood, however, that this method is not designed to achieve an immediate effect and requires effort and time.
Homeopathy and dietary supplements
You can fight your craving for smoking with the help of dietary supplements and homeopathic remedies. Dietary supplements and homeopathic preparations that help the smoker to quit a bad habit are usually based on herbs that have a relaxing, calming, bronchodilator effect. These herbs include mint, thyme, thyme, elecampane, calamus and others.
There are several forms of preparation of such food supplements and homeopathic preparations: herbal teas, elixirs, tinctures, chewable tablets, granules, etc.
Folk methods
As a general rule, people should always find alternative ways to solve any problem. The most famous folk methods of combating smoking are: taking herbal tinctures, smoking cigarettes soaked in milk, using substitutes.
In this case, serpentine or calamus, cereals, eucalyptus, mint, etc. may be quite effective. herbal infusions. . For example, calamus causes discomfort in smoking, and cereals alleviate nicotine hunger. However, it is worth remembering that herbal decoctions can cause allergies and some herbs are contraindicated in certain diseases and disorders.
Seeds and lozenges will help you get discouraged from smoking, and if you want to smoke, replace your cigarette.
Cigarettes soaked and dried in milk, if smoked, cause severe nausea, which causes physiological aversion to smoking.