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Quitting smoking is not too much
difficult. It all depends on your will power. If you are successful on your
first attempt it’s OK otherwise don't give up. Cigarettes catch the smokers in
three commanding ways, each of which needs to be checked when you are trying to
quit:
- Physical
addiction,
- Habit,
- Emotional
dependence.
The following is simple steps
which cab be helpful in quitting smoking.
- Make a positive decision to quite smoking;
First step of any quitting habit
is decision. It is only possible with a positive thought so avoid negative
thoughts about the difficulty. Build up strong reasons like health and responsibility
to others. For example, think you are waiting your time for taking cigarette
breaks you can do some other work which is beneficial.
- Consalt specialists;
Consult the professional for medications which
are helpful for quitting smoking.
- Start to prepare yourself phisically;
Begin some exercise program, take
fluids, have rest to avoid fatigue. The effects of nicotine are with increased
metabolism, stress relief, and mood and weight control can be achieved with
exercise.
- Set a target date for quitting;
The quitting date is a special
day like your birthday, your anniversary or the Great American Smokeout. Heavy
smokers are advised to quite during the vacations. Mark the date and do
everything possible to achieve. This will make it simple for you to track the
day to become a nonsmoker.
- Prepare mentally for quiting;
Prepare yourself mentally before
quitting smoking. It is not so easy, but it is not impossible also. Imagine
yourself smoke-free in difficult situations.
Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
Nicotine removal signs are
temporary sensations which are the result of reducing or stopping tobacco suddenly.
Within 24 hours the signs occur like
- depressed mood;
- trouble sleeping (Insomnia):irritability;
- frustration or anger;
- anxiety;
- difficulty concentrating.
Depressed Mood
In the starting weeks after
quitting, a lot of people experience mood changes. You can avoid this by
adequate sleep, regular aerobic exercise, and refusing to listen negative thoughts,
you can avoid these mood changes.
Trouble
Sleeping (Insomnia)
If you are facing sleeping
disorders, treat yourself with a hot bath; avoid caffeine in the evening or start
a relaxation or meditation routine. Have enough exercise every day. Sleep 7 – 8
hours daily to stabilize your brain chemistry.
Irritability, Frustration or Anger
In irritability, frustration or
anger has deep breathing exercises it can be helpful to calm your "on
edge" feelings. Don't set your expectations too high towards the people at
work or home during few weeks after quitting.
Anxiety
Anxiety is very common after
quitting smoking especially in the first 1-2 week. Talk with some one special
about feelings. If the feelings persist, are interfering daily routine the
consult with professional for advise of medication.
Difficult Concentrating
Nicotine stimulates the
norepinephrine level to the brain which affects the attention span, attentiveness
and attention. The brain chemistry must be adjusted to stay focused.
Restlessness
You can feel restless when you
are away from the routine of lighting cigarettes and having it to your mouth
hundreds of times every day. Exercise can help to ease the agitation and
restless feelings.
Weight Gain
After quitting you can gain
weight as the Food is more appetizing and you might eat more. You must watch
your diet to avoid weight gain. Exercise is the best solution of this.
Decreased Heart Rate
With quitting smoking, you can
experience the slow heart rate but many of the smokers will not notice.
You can quit the smoking with
efforts of 2 – 6 weeks. |