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Ways to Quit Smoking
by Brad Sellers
http://www.smokingo.com
Although smoking is known to be extremely unhealthy, many
smokers who decide to quit have an extremely hard time.
There are a lot of methods to use, so don't give up if you
fail at first. Keep trying until you overcome this nasty
habit. You are harming not only yourself, but anyone you
come in contact with. A word of advice: talk to your doctor
about quitting before you start any program.
The method most people try is to quit cold turkey.
Unfortunately, this method is rarely successful. Quitting
cold turkey means that you stop smoking cigarettes
completely and never have another one. A few people have the
will power to quit cold turkey, but there is more than
willpower involved with this process. Your body is
physically addicted to nicotine, suddenly stopping will
result in fairly serious withdrawal symptoms. Quitting cold
turkey may work for some people, but generally most people
will start smoking again within a few days.
Another option is to use nicotine gum or patches to slowly
wean yourself off of your nicotine addiction. There are
directions on the packages for use, and many people find
this method a great way to quit smoking. This way you can
also wean yourself off at your own pace. Be sure to follow
directions on the package very carefully. The best idea is
to make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your
plan. Some people do find this method unsuccessful because
it does not satisfy the hand to mouth habit that smoking
has developed. Unfortunately smoking usually becomes not
only a physical addiction but a mental and emotional one as
well.
Another option to consider is using medication to help you
quit your smoking habit and nicotine addiction. Again, check
with your doctor to discuss your options. Your doctor can
prescribe a medication that is successful with few side
effects. Of course, never take any medication that has been
prescribed to someone else - the medication could adversely
affect you or interfere with other medications you may be
taking.
Quitting smoking is a lifelong process. Many people find
the social habit of smoking hard to beat long after the
nicotine addiction is gone. You may need to temporarily
alter your lifestyle while trying to quit smoking. For
example many people enjoy a cigarette with a drink with
friends. This social habit can be difficult to break and
you may want to avoid any of these pitfalls for a while
when you are still in the process of getting over the
nicotine habit.
If you smoke you should see your doctor immediately.
Quitting now can add years to your life and help you avoid
many diseases that can be contributed to smoking. Do
yourself a favor and start quitting today.
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