How to Quit Smoking?

-

We all know the health risks of smoking, but that doesn't make it any easier to kick the habit. Quitting is a tough game for all those who wants to quit smoking. The nicotine in cigarettes offers a quick and reliable way to boost your outlook, relieve stress, and unwind. You need to work very hard to change your behavior and for getting use to nicotine withdrawal symptoms. You have to find healthier ways for you good mood swings.
1. Prepare for quit day
Once you have decided to stop smoking, you are ready to set a quit date. Pick a day that is not too far in the future (so that you do not change your mind), but which gives you enough time to prepare. Choose your quit date and prepare to stop smoking altogether on that day.
 
You have to decide that you want to :
-quit abruptly, or continue smoking right up until your quit date and then stop
-quit gradually, or reduce your cigarette intake slowly until your quit date and then stop

2. Find out distractions
Like have a cup of tea or coffee, spend some quality time with your spouse or children, play with your dog, have sex, wash your face with cold water, etc. Make copies of the list and keep one with you at all times so when the craving hits, you can whip out the list and quickly do something from it.

3. Throw out the reminders which reminds you to smoke
Like : Lighters, match sticks, ashtrays, leftover cigarettes.

4. Put all the money you're saving on cigarettes in a large glass jar
You want to physically see how much you've been spending. Earmark that money for something you've always dreamed of doing like a trip.

5. Coping with nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Once you stop smoking, you will experience a number of physical symptoms as your body withdraws from nicotine. Person to person the time required for the Nicotine withdrawal ranges from half an hour to an hour of last cigarette. Unpleasant as these withdrawal symptoms may be, they are only temporary. They will get better in a few weeks as the toxins are flushed from your body. In the meantime, let your friends and family know that you won't be your usual self and ask for their understanding.

6. Drink water
Slowly drink a large, cold glass of water. Not only will it help the craving pass, but staying hydrated helps minimize the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

7. Run when you feel like smoking
Exercise can reduce your urge to smoke and withdrawal symptoms decrease during exercise and for almost an hour after you're done. That's especially the case with aerobic exercise, like running, swimming, and cycling.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 15-Day Anxiety Challenge: Take Control of Your Nerves

-
Image
When you're a nervous person, sometimes it's hard to explain or control your anxiety. Nervousness is a healthy emotion, but for many people, it's difficult to manage all your worries on a day-to-day basis. If you suffer from anxiety, know that there are many other people out there who feel the same way. There are lots of methods out there that help to harness your emotions. Make 2018 the year you push all those worries aside. Take my challenge and try a new method to calm your nerves every day for 15 days. By the end, think about which activities and exercises most effectively helped you to harness your anxiety. We promise you'll be feeling better! Day 1: Try breathing exercises.  Breathe in and out slowly, holding in your breath for a few seconds after each inhale. Try doing this for five to 10 minutes when anxiety kicks in. Day 2: Listen to mood-boosting music.  Whether it be your favorite playlist or an upbeat band you love, put your headphones in and tur...
Read more

5 Habits of a Healthy Lifestyle

-
Image
Following a healthy lifestyle shouldn't be too difficult, but people are finding it troublesome to follow one. With our busy lives and overpriced foods it often becomes a hurdle to ensure that we eat and live the right way. However, it is very important that you and your family learn the value of a nutritional life in order to take care of your body for the future. Here are 5 habits of a healthy lifestyle that you can implement in your individual life and at home. 1. Physical Activity The most important habit to adopt is physical activity. Physical activity can be anything from strenuous exercises to light jogging to short walking times. The goal is for your heart to start beating a bit faster in order to increase your blood and oxygen flow. It can also prevent cardiovascular problems in the long run. If you struggle with time, invest in an exercise machine and get fit at home. 2. Portion Control There are many diets out there that say that you can eat as much of ...
Read more

Do You Have Iodine Deficiency?

-
Image
An iodine deficiency can cause uncomfortable and even severe symptoms. They include swelling in the neck, pregnancy-related issues, weight gain and learning difficulties. Here are 9 signs and symptoms of an iodine deficiency. 1. Swelling in the Neck:  Swelling in the front of the neck is the most common symptom of an iodine deficiency. This is called a goiter and occurs when the thyroid gland grows too big. When blood levels of TSH rise, the thyroid gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormones. However, when your body is low in iodine, it can't make enough of them. To compensate, the thyroid gland works harder to try to make more. This causes the cells to grow and multiply, eventually leading to a goiter. 2. Unexpected Weight Gain:  Low iodine levels may slow your metabolism and encourage food to be stored as fat, rather than be burned as energy. This may lead to weight gain. 3. Fatigue and Weakness:  Fatigue and weakness a...
Read more