True, many smokers have at least once thought about the need to try to quit. Unfortunately, for many this was not possible. Smoking affects psychology and, as you know, established habits are difficult to give up. Sometimes there is also a physical addiction to cigarettes, which is perhaps even more difficult to overcome. However, there are people who have been able to say "no" to smoking. So don't despair. Maybe you just couldn't find your individual option to quit smoking, and the techniques listed below will help you choose the right path to a healthy life.
There are many methods to help a smoker, regardless of experience, quit smoking. Let's consider them in more detail.
The author's methods
Alain Cara's technique, presented in his book "An 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 smoking and destroying stereotypes about the positive aspects of smoking that smokers operate with. Nearly half of smokers who have read Alain Kara's book and who have quit smoking do not resume the bad habit.
teacher's method. An active promoter of a sober lifestyle, he speaks extensively and popularly about the dangers of smoking, calling for the fight against this bad habit. His method is based on the awareness of the harmfulness of tobacco for the body. Informative lectures are broadcast free of charge on the network.
Academic method. This method takes the form of a course of 10 sessions, during which the "reprogramming" of consciousness takes place. Classes involve the active participation of a person who wants to get rid of a bad habit, as well as the use of psychotechniques such as suggestion and self-hypnosis.
doctor's method. The author's technique was developed on the basis of the study of diseases, in particular heart diseases, which develop against the background of smoking and habits developed in people. The author asserts that every habit consists of a certain sequence of actions. When you smoke, the algorithm of actions consists of a chain: the reason (fatigue, tension, stress, etc. ) - the need for a cigarette - to buy or take cigarettes out of your pocket, then from the pack - smoke directly. The doctor proposes to add an additional link to this chain, which would break the usual course of events and lead to the decision to quit smoking at the time. Such an additional link can be a piece of paper with a list of diseases and other consequences of smoking, glued to a cigarette case, in which cigarettes from one pack are pre-arranged. Each time, faced with the urge to smoke, the smoker will read the paper again, with terrible diagnoses, and his enthusiasm for smoking will decrease noticeably. The introduction of a new intermediate link in the smoking algorithm (in our case, reading the list) breaks the usual circle developed over the years, which will gradually lead to a complete cessation of smoking.
The method of a practicing psychologist. The woman has developed her own method of influencing the consciousness and emotions of a smoker, which is based on presenting unknown or unknown facts about the effect of nicotine on the body. At first, these facts surprise, and then settle for a long time in the memory of a smoker. In addition, the psychologist offers many ways to help abstain from the urge to smoke, and explains 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
The substitution technique involves the use of cigarette substitutes and drugs 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. By smoking such cigarettes, harmless smoke devoid of carcinogenic tars is emitted.
- Electronic cigarettes (cigars and pipes). Electronic cigarettes are electronic inhalers that mimic the process of smoking. The design of electronic cigarettes is based on a vapor generator with a spiral which, when heated, transforms nicotine or a nicotine-free liquid with the addition of tobacco flavor or other flavors into a thick vapor whichresembles tobacco smoke in appearance.
Acupuncture method
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupuncture) is based on the impact of needles on 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 discomfort and cravings. Already, as a rule, after the first session, the craving for smoking decreases, and after 5-14 sessions it completely disappears. Acupuncture is a very effective method to combat smoking. However, it is important that acupuncture is performed by a good specialist.
Hypnosis method or coding
Coding is one of the easiest and most effective ways to quit smoking. Introducing the smoker into a trance, the doctor inculcates in him an aversion to cigarettes and an aversion to tobacco. The addiction to cigarettes disappears after one session. However, this method is suitable only 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 can begin certain psychological disorders.
breathing exercises
There are breathing exercises specifically designed to help you cope with tobacco addiction. In addition, breathing exercises clear the lungs and thus minimize the possible unpleasant consequences of quitting smoking. There are two types of breathing exercises:
- basic breathing exercises to be done three times a day;
- an exercise that is performed at the time of the desire to smoke (deep breathing - holding the breath for a few seconds - deep exhalation).
Breathing exercises are perhaps the most effective method to combat tobacco addiction. However, it should be understood that this method is not designed to achieve an instant effect and requires effort and time.
Homeopathy and food supplements
You can fight the urge to smoke with the help of dietary supplements and homeopathic medicines. Dietary supplements and homeopathic preparations that help the smoker kick a bad habit are usually based on herbs that have relaxant, sedative and bronchodilator effects. These herbs include mint, thyme, thyme, elecampane, calamus and others.
There are several forms of production of such food supplements and homeopathic preparations: herbal teas, elixirs, tinctures, chewable tablets, granules, etc.
Folk methods
As a rule, people always find their alternative methods to solve any problem. The most well-known folk methods of combating smoking: taking herbal tinctures, smoking cigarettes soaked in milk, using substitute agents.
In this case, infusions of serpentine or calamus, cereals, eucalyptus, mint, etc. can be very effective. For example, calamus causes smoking discomfort, and cereal relieves nicotine hunger. However, it should be remembered that herbal infusions can cause allergies, and some herbs are contraindicated in certain diseases and disorders of the body.
Seeds and pellets help you forget about smoking and replace a cigarette if you want to smoke.
Dipped in milk and dried cigarettes, when smoked, cause severe nausea, which causes a physiological aversion to smoking tobacco.