Surely many smokers at least once thought about the need to try to quit smoking. Unfortunately, for many, this has not been possible. Smoking affects psychology and, as you know, it is difficult to break away from established habits. Sometimes there is also a physical addiction to cigarettes, which, perhaps, is even more difficult to overcome. However, there are people who have been able to say "no" to smoking. So don't despair. Perhaps you simply haven't been able to find your individual smoking cessation option, 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 with any experience to quit smoking. Let's consider them in more detail.
Methods of the author
Alain Cara's technique, shown in his book "A simple 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. Almost half of smokers who read Alain Kara's book and quit smoking do not return to the bad habit.
Method of the professorActive promoter of a sober lifestyle, he talks in detail and popular about the dangers of smoking, calling for the fight against this bad habit. His method is based on the awareness of the harmfulness of smoking to the body. The informative lessons are distributed free on the net.
Academic method. This method comes in the form of a 10-session course, in which the "reprogramming" of consciousness takes place. The lessons include the active participation of a person who wants to get rid of a bad habit, as well as the use of psychotechnics 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 the 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 from the pocket, and then from the pack - to smoke directly. The doctor proposes to add another link to this chain, which would break the usual course of events and lead to the decision to quit smoking for the time being. 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 the cigarettes of a pack were previously arranged. Each time, when faced with the desire to smoke, the smoker will reread the newspaper, with terrible diagnoses, and his enthusiasm for smoking will decrease considerably. The introduction of a new intermediate link in the smoking algorithm (in our case, reading the list) breaks the vicious circle that has developed over the years, which will gradually lead to the 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 person who smokes, which is based on the presentation of unknown or unfamiliar facts about the effect of nicotine on the body. At first, these facts surprise, and then for a long time they settle in the memory of a person who smokes. In addition, the psychologist offers many ways to help refrain from the desire to smoke and explains the nature of this desire. You can quit smoking using this technique by reading a book or listening to it in audio format.
replacement method
The replacement technique involves the use of cigarette substitutes and drugs that fight nicotine addiction. The addiction to nicotine 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, e-cigarettes (with nicotine cartridges), etc.
There are two types of cigarette substitutes:
- Fitocigarettes, which are herbal preparations wrapped in tissue paper. When smoking such cigarettes, safe smoke free of carcinogenic tars is emitted.
- Electronic cigarettes (cigars and pipes). E-cigarettes are inhaled electronic devices that mimic the process of smoking. The design of electronic cigarettes is based on a steam generator with a spiral which, when heated, transforms nicotine or nicotine-free liquid with the addition of tobacco flavor or other aromas into a thick vapor that resembles the appearance of smoke of tobacco.
Acupuncture method
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupuncture) is based on the impact of needles on the active points of 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 urge to smoke decreases, and after 5-14 sessions it completely disappears. Acupuncture is a very effective method of fighting smoking. However, it is important that acupuncture is performed by a good specialist.
Method of hypnosis or coding
Coding is one of the simplest and most effective ways to quit smoking. By introducing the smoker into a trance, the doctor instills in him an aversion to cigarettes and an aversion to tobacco. The addiction to cigarettes disappears after one session. However, this method is only suitable 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 some psychological disorders.
Breathing exercises
There are specially designed breathing exercises that can help you cope with smoking addiction. In addition, breathing exercises clear the lungs and thus minimize the possible unpleasant consequences of quitting cigarettes. 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 breath - hold the breath for a couple of seconds - deep exhalation).
Breathing exercises are perhaps the most useful method of dealing with smoking addiction. However, it should be understood that this method is not designed for instant effect and takes effort and time.
Homeopathy and food supplements
You can fight the urge to smoke with the help of food supplements and homeopathic medicines. Food supplements and homeopathic preparations that help the smoker in the process of quitting a bad habit, as a rule, are based on herbs that have relaxing, 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 of solving any problem. The most famous folk methods of combating smoking: taking herbal tinctures, smoking cigarettes soaked in milk, using replacement agents.
In this case, herbal infusions of serpentine or calamus, cereals, eucalyptus, mint, etc. can be quite effective. . For example, calamus causes discomfort from tobacco, and cereals relieve nicotine hunger. However, it is worth remembering that herbal infusions can cause allergies, and some herbs are contraindicated in some diseases and ailments of the body.
Seeds and lozenges help take your mind off smoking and replace a cigarette if you want to smoke.
Immersed in milk and dried cigarettes, if smoked, they cause severe nausea, which provoke a physiological aversion to tobacco smoke.