Despite the active popular propaganda of a healthy lifestyle, in modern Russia about 30% of women and almost 55% of men smoke. Getting rid of a bad habit is not at all easy, because nicotine is not only built into the metabolism, but also firmly enters the way of life.
Today we offer Top 10 ways to quit smoking... Each of these methods has helped hundreds of people quit their addiction for good.
10. Strength and will
People who, in addition to these two qualities, also have willpower, choose an instant way to quit smoking. It, alas, is both the simplest and the most complex. The essence of the method is to forget about tobacco forever after smoking the last cigarette. Many people quit smoking this way.
9. Replacement
This method is based on keeping the mouth and hands occupied with various goodies instead of the usual cigarette. It is only important to keep track of the number of calories in these very "substitutions" so that when you quit smoking, you do not have to quit eating at the same time.
8. For the company
Quitting smoking is much less painful if you do it with someone else. You can even wager to bring a competitive spirit to the process. It is only necessary to follow two rules: do not cheat and spend as much time as possible with a colleague.
7. Sports
For fans of an active lifestyle, changing the cigarette for engaging in an interesting sport may well be suitable. Regular physical activity induces a feeling of pleasure due to biochemical processes. In this state, it is much easier and more pleasant to fight your bad habits. Moreover, sport always improves the appearance.
6. Reward
The method is suitable for practical, calculating people. They calculate the amount of money saved from unbought cigarettes and reward themselves with a nice purchase every month. This technique is very suitable for women, because what could be more pleasant than buying some trinket.
5. Quit smoking by the book
The legendary book by A. Kara helped many smokers with great experience to get rid of their bad habit forever.An easy way to quit smoking". This book can be bought in paper form, can be downloaded in electronic form, you can even record it in audio format on your phone or mp3 player.
4. Hypnosis or coding
The psychotherapist convinces the smoker that he does not want to smoke anymore. This can happen with or without hypnosis. It is very important that the patient himself has a desire to quit smoking and does not reach for a cigarette for this reason, and not for fear of "breaking the coding." If a breakdown does occur, it is better to get an appointment again, where the doctor himself will determine what is best to do - remove the installation or, on the contrary, increase the impact.
3. Alternative sources of nicotine
Chewing gum and lozenges with nicotine, pills for smoking, anti-nicotine patches in popularity compete with the famous book of Kara. They really help to overcome physical addiction, as well as overcome the "withdrawal syndrome". The problem is that if the smoker is not serious enough, all these things will be completely useless for him.
2. Single flight
All ingenious is simple! We throw away the last pack, get on the train and drive off into the wilderness. Downshifting is gradually coming into fashion. A distant forestry cordon or lonely weather stations located in the taiga are perfect for this purpose. Once again, you can't run for cigarettes if the nearest store is 50 kilometers away.
1. Medical assistance
The method is suitable for people who prefer mainstream medicine and an evidence-based approach. The doctor, if necessary, will prescribe medications that will help to cope with stress, and will also help to create an optimal regimen during the period of quitting smoking.