What’s the Best Way to Quit Smoking?
There are countless techniques that claim to help you quit smoking. But do they work? Here’s a look at a few popular approaches. You can decide for yourself if any of them will help you stop smoking for good.
Pharmaceuticals
Many people who decide to stop smoking give nicotine patches a try. This method allows you to gradually taper down the amount of nicotine that goes into your system. This will lessen the withdrawal symptoms when the nicotine is stopped for good.
A new option in prescription drugs is the quit smoking pill known as Chantix. This drug releases dopamine into your system, which is a chemical that makes you feel better. Your brain gets the sensation that nicotine is doing its thing. Withdrawal symptoms become almost nonexistent with this treatment.
It’s important to note that using medications to help you stop smoking isn’t always the complete answer. The reason is that it’s not only the physical addiction that’s the problem. Smoking is also psychologically addictive, which is equally difficult to deal with.
Cold Turkey
Most people will try this method first when they decide it’s time to stop smoking. Essentially, it involves simply quitting, without any gradual tapering off or pharmaceutical assistance. Although it’s popular, it’s not necessarily the most successful method.
Most people who smoke are addicted to the large quantities of nicotine that are contained in cigarettes. It’s an extremely addictive substance, and if you don’t get your fix, you’ll exhibit withdrawal symptoms right away. Quitting cold turkey heightens the withdrawal effect, and your symptoms will go on for at least two weeks.
The hard part is to learn how to take your mind off these symptoms when they come over you. Smokers usually have too much difficulty with this approach and end up succumbing to the craving.
Substituting
This method typically replaces the act of smoking with a substitute. Many people have found success by sucking on hard candy or chewing gum when the urge to smoke hits. This can help ease your oral craving by keeping your mouth occupied.
Other people substitute exercise for smoking. If they feel they need a smoke, they choose instead to hit the gym or go for a walk.
Any ex-smoker will tell you how hard it is to quit. Those who have managed to stop smoking will likely agree that it took more than one try before they were able to quit smoking for good. But it’s worth it to keep trying. After all, your life is on the line.
How to Quit Smoking
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