It…cough… really is… cough… hard to quit… cough… I tell… cough… you… cough
cough!
Oh, Lord! Would you stop coughing?
Okay, let me start again.
So, a person, who was a dear friend, and a chain smoker too, once said to me, there's nothing in this world as tempting as the forbidden. I may not really get all the fuss about trying something out only because you're not allowed to do it, but I definitely understand the eagerness/curiosity/nosiness behind. You cuss anti-smoking public areas, but soon you find your smoking zone. Prices are hiked, and your wallet becomes heftier to shell out cash. But really, are bans and impositions the only solution? How 'kewl' is it to smoke, you may think. Perhaps, mulling over how 'kewl' is it not to smoke will help you out, and so, it needs some serious work.
Today, you've come back. You tried giving up on nicotine. But you're back. With a roll in hand. You're well aware of the brouhaha about its evils, and you've turned down every method and tip to stop smoking. But the mind, it's a tricky thing. It knows, and will tell you that one puff won't hurt at all. That one puff becomes a pack, and a pack becomes a twin-pack, and a twin-pack? Well, it's really not my place to wonder what brought you to quit smoking forever. But there's one thing I can tell you right at the onset, if you're finding it hard to call off, there ain't no better source of motivation than just a thought about your family. They'll miss you, really. When you're gone. Too rude? True that.
Best Tips and Tricks to Quit Smoking
A habit, too tough to give up on, might cost you your life, and you know that. But the addiction, it makes you stub out your cigarette only to light another one. What to do? How to quit smoking? Have you tried out the following?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
If you've given up, and are likely to come back to smoking, this time, pick up a nicotine gum or lozenge instead. This is nicotine replacement therapy which aims on fulfilling that persistent craving of a smoke. The next time you feel like smoking, pick up a nicotine gum or patch. Regular consumption of nicotine gums, instead of a smoke, will transform the chemical response of the brain, and reduce the already jamming risks of smoking. So, a pack of cigarette or a nicotine gum? Your resolve determines what you choose.
Support Groups
Not too long ago, I watched 'Confessions of a Shopaholic', a movie about a girl who was a shopping addict. She visits a support group for shopaholics on a regular basis, who make her run scissors on her own credit card, so that she gets over the addiction for shopping. You know, support groups really help. You meet people who've gone through similar symptoms, sometimes, worse. You talk, take advice, dish out advice, and support each other in quitting smoking, this time forever.
Cold Turkey
No forethought. No preparation. No gradual reduction. You wanted the best tip to quit smoking? Here it goes. Just stop. Right now. Remove that wallpaper of cigarettes off your mind's screen. Trash that pack into the bin. Stop hanging around with those friends who smoke. Be friends with those who hate smoking. Just, stop. No looking back. Think of a life without smoking. Your craving will drive you insane initially, but it will lessen gradually. Your resolve will soon overpower your cravings. Trust me. Divert your attention with loud music. When you feel like smoking, count till 1-10 in your head, and breathe deeply. Best thing about this method? It's absolutely free!
Your Family Needs You
When urge hits, you fool your mind. You somehow convince yourself that there's no problem in having just one. You'll fail in all the quits, only if you don't know why you're doing this. It's time you know what's your motivation behind quitting smoking. Let your family's support replace your urge. Your kids, your wife, and most importantly, your health are some reasons you could at least try giving up on smoking. Just keep reminding yourself that your girlfriend will dump you if you smoke (sounds silly? Well, wait till she does it then)! Don't let your mind rationalize. Your loved ones need you, healthy and fit!
There's nothing quite like celebrating and rewarding yourself for times when you overpower your craving for smoking. Negative thoughts can always be replaced by positive ones, and you could always distract yourself. There's no addiction in this world that cannot be given up on. Those who say so, aren't determined enough. Instanced above were some of the best tips for quitting smoking, that could help you make it through the hell days, when all you need is… just a fag!
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