Saturday, March 7, 2009

How To Quit Smoking Quickly And Easily

By Amy Hudson

The techniques for quitting cigarette smoking are diversely numerous, and these techniques can work separately or when combined to help you succeed in your quest to kick the habit. Methods may range from psychological therapies to medication treatments, but the most ideal method is for you to apply willpower and dedication to reach your goal. If you sincerely wish to quit for good, what follows are some tricks that could help.

To begin with, you need to subconsciously motivate yourself to quit smoking, and there are some methods that can help you in this regard. Hypnosis, listening to relaxing music, medications, or a combination of any of these 3 may particularly helpful. Although these techniques are distinct, the central notion is to relax your mind and body so that you are better able to access your subconscious mind, and gradually motivate yourself to kick the habit. Any of these techniques can reinforce your will power and help you control withdrawal symptoms.

Further, you need to always think about the ill effects of your cigarette addiction and at all times remind yourself of the importance of kicking your smoking habit. This can be achieved through creating a list of the rewards of quitting on one hand, and the health dangers of smoking on another, and review this list often to commit to memory your motives for quitting. Being aware of the potential dangers of habitual smoking not only on your life but on the lives of your family and friends also will help keep you achieve your goal. You could also view pictures of people suffering from cancer of the lungs and/or different other lung diseases every time you experience an desire to smoke once more. You can also ask your friends and family to record audio messages telling you how happy you would make them when you finally stop smoking, how much they love you, and how much they worry about your health. You may regularly listen to these messages on a cell phone or mp3 player every time you need a little inspiration.

More ways to dealing with cigarette addiction are drug therapies and/or therapies that help you cope with nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Some drugs, including nicotine antagonists in injection or pill form, can be effective. Similarly impressive are laser treatment and acupuncture, which fundamentally stimulate certain points in your body to achieve a state of relaxation and help you to deal with withdrawal on a subconscious level. You may also find various herbs, including tea full of Ephedra, Licorice, Valerian root, especially effective. Another stop smoking method is trying nicotine replacements, which work by shifting the center of your addiction from smoking to the particular nicotine replacer (like gels, patches, and gums) and in due course eliminate other toxic substances from your body.

The aforementioned are reliable methods that could help you to kick your smoking habit. Whatever method you pick, the most important thing is to stick with it and give it your all. Only than can you put yourself on the road to a smoke-free lifestyle. - 15437

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