Surely, many smokers thought at least once about the need to try to quit smoking. Unfortunately, for many, this has not been possible. Smoking affects psychology and, as you know, established habits are difficult to break. Sometimes there is also a physical dependence on cigarettes, which is perhaps even more difficult to overcome. However, there are people who were able to say "no" to smoking. So don't despair. Perhaps 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 that aim to help a smoker of any experience to quit. Let us consider them in more detail.
author's methods
Alain Cara's technique, exposed 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 giving up cigarettes and destroying stereotypes about the positive aspects of smoking with which smokers deal. Almost half of the smokers who read Alain Kara's book and quit smoking do not return to the bad habit.
teacher method. Active promoter of a sober lifestyle, he speaks in detail and popularly about the dangers of smoking, calling for the fight against this bad habit. His method is based on awareness of the harmfulness of tobacco for the body. Informative talks are distributed free on the network.
academic method. This method is presented in the form of a course of 10 sessions, in which the "reprogramming" of consciousness is carried out. The 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 method. The author's technique was developed on the basis of the study of diseases, especially heart diseases, that develop against the background of smoking and habits developed in people. The author states that any habit consists of a certain sequence of actions. When smoking, 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, and 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 on the spot. Such an additional link can be a sheet of paper with a list of diseases and other consequences of smoking, pasted in a cigarette case, on which cigarettes from a pack are previously placed. Each time, faced with the desire to smoke, the smoker will reread the newspaper, with terrible diagnoses, and his enthusiasm for smoking will noticeably decrease. The introduction of a new intermediate link in the smoking habit algorithm (in our case, the reading of the list) breaks the habitual circle developed over the years, which will gradually lead to the total abandonment of the smoking habit.
The method of a practicing psychologist. The woman developed her own method of influencing the consciousness and emotions of a person who smokes, 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 they are deposited for a long time in the memory of a person who smokes. Also, the psychologist offers many ways to help refrain from the desire to smoke and explains the nature of this desire. You can quit using this technique by reading a book or listening to it in audio format.
substitution method
The substitution technique involves the use of cigarette substitutes and drugs that combat nicotine addiction. Nicotine addiction that occurs when smoking helps to overcome various dosage forms that compensate for the lack of nicotine in the body. These forms include: nicotine patches, 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. Smoking such cigarettes gives off safe smoke devoid of carcinogenic tars.
- Electronic cigarettes (cigars and pipes). Electronic cigarettes are electronic inhaler devices that mimic the process of smoking. The design of electronic cigarettes is based on a vapor generator with a coil that, when heated, converts nicotine or nicotine-free liquid with the addition of tobacco or other flavors into a thick vapor that resembles smoke. of tobacco in appearance.
acupuncture method
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupuncture) is based on the impact of needles on active points on the body, which are associated with areas of the brain responsible for certain reflexes. Using silver needles, the master relieves discomfort and the urge to smoke. Already, as a rule, after the first session, the desire to smoke 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 or coding method.
Coding is one of the easiest and most effective methods to quit smoking. Placing the smoker in a trance, the doctor instills in him an aversion to cigarettes and an aversion to tobacco. The dependence on cigarettes disappears after one session. However, this method is only suitable for those who are determined to quit smoking for good. This is due to the details of the impact on the subconscious, as a result of which a coded person smoking a cigarette may begin some psychological disorders.
Breathing exercises
There are specially designed breathing exercises that can 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;
- exercise that is performed at the time of the desire to smoke (deep breathing - holding your breath for a couple of seconds - deep exhalation).
Breathing exercises are perhaps the most useful method of treating tobacco addiction. However, it should be understood that this method is not designed for instant effect and requires effort and time.
Homeopathy and dietary supplements.
You can combat the urge to smoke with the help of dietary supplements and homeopathic medicines. Dietary supplements and homeopathic preparations that help the smoker in the process of giving up a bad habit, as a rule, are based on herbs that have relaxing, sedative and bronchodilator effects. These herbs include peppermint, thyme, thyme, elecampane, calamus, and others.
There are various forms of production of such dietary supplements and homeopathic preparations: infusions, elixirs, tinctures, chewable tablets, granules, etc.
popular methods
As a general rule, people always find their alternative methods to solve any problem. The most famous folk methods of combating smoking: taking herbal tinctures, smoking cigarettes soaked in milk, using substitution agents.
In this case, herbal infusions of serpentine or calamus, cereals, eucalyptus, mint, etc. However, it is worth remembering that herbal teas can cause allergies, and some herbs are contraindicated in certain diseases and disorders in the body.
The seeds and lozenges help take your mind off smoking and replace a cigarette if you want to smoke.
Dry, milk-soaked cigarettes, when smoked, cause severe nausea, causing a physiological aversion to smoking tobacco.