The new year is already 28 days old, but it is well known that it will never be too late to tackle old assumptions that may have been forgotten. Therefore, here follows a small, friendly reminder call to our dear smoker, which certainly on 31.
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- The most effective ways to stop smoking today
- Hypnosis:
- General preparations
- chance of success
still great that this was their very last cigarette. Meanwhile, from the last cigarette, one or the other last packet may have become.
That's not bad at all. Everybody experiences setbacks and just when it comes to a cherished sideline, you can turn one or the other eye.
Now it is time to grab the bastard by the stink and light it, so it burned down for all eternity and hopefully not, as the phoenix rises from the ashes, again. They finally start a new year and a new way of life! Of course, these words are easily typed and even easier to read. So how do you handle the whole project " Smoke-free " best?
The most effective ways to quit smoking today
Acupuncture:
If you decide on the method of acupuncture, seek out a naturopath . During the treatment this activates with acupuncture needles their so-called addiction points, which are at the ears. Through this procedure, the withdrawal symptoms and also the desire for the evil glow stems allegedly be reduced immediately and permanently . However, you should be aware that the Federal Center for Health Education expressly points out that this method is purely due to a placebo effect .
Hypnosis:
Just as with acupuncture, the motto here is "Faith can move mountains" . Because even for hypnotherapy, there is no sound scientific evidence that a session of addiction can put an end.
Willpower:
If you choose the most difficult, but in principle the only effective way, and that of the pure willpower, you probably have the best help. However, you should first be aware that you will respond with both strong mental and physical reactions to the withdrawal. On the Internet you will find many pages that help you with tips and tricks the first few days and offer small alternatives to the cigarette.
Replacement therapy:
To get started as easy as possible, there are nicotine gums and patches . Thus, nicotine continues to enter the circulation and the symptoms are significantly alleviated. Especially for heavy smoker a pleasant compromise. Nevertheless, it should not be put on a permanent basis, and only if necessary, on these funds, since it is just as difficult to get rid of these "substitutes", how to put the cigarette out of the hand.
To become aware of the severity of your dependency, you can take the international Fagerström test (you can easily find it by googling it).
General preparations
It does not matter which of the methods you choose, in the beginning there is always the hardest step, the first to make the decision . Prepare yourself extensively for your project. It is best to start the project "Non smoking" if there are no stressful appointments in the next two weeks. Avoid situations where you would pick up a cigarette, set a fixed date that you visually mark in the calendar .
On the deadline you should symbolically throw away all your smoking utensils and deal extensively with the thought. You should also make a shopping list . It is highly recommended that you stock up on enough water, tea and fruit for the first time as the body reacts to hunger attacks in the first few hours. In addition, you should always have chewing gum, candy or lollipop on hand for a small substitute for the desire for nicotine and to be able to keep your mouth busy.
chance of success
Only six percent of people who decide to quit smoking manage to implement this project the first time .
But do not let that discourage you, as Mark Twain said, "quitting smoking is a breeze, I've done it a hundred times."
