Smoking is one of the most important problems in the modern world. Addiction kills millions of people, destroys hundreds of millions of lives and impairs health. Fortunately, sooner or later, almost every smoker thinks it’s time to quit this job. However, for most, everything is limited to thoughts, after which they continue to smoke again and again. The reason for this is the firm belief that quitting smoking is difficult and generally unrealistic. In fact, everything is much simpler than it seems. Today we are going to talk about how to quit smoking at home quickly and easily.
Cigarettes or body effects
Every cigarette contains a lot of elements that are extremely harmful to the human body. So why do people smoke? Are you trying to deal with stress? Some kind of pleasure? Everyone has their reasons. Whatever they are, the degree of damage is always the same. The composition of cigarettes is as follows:
- nicotine;
- Hydrogen sulfide;
- Resins;
- Carbon oxides;
- Nitrogen;
- Essential oils;
- Ammonia.
It is these substances that enter the body of the smoker. Moreover, their concentration is extremely high. And the main thing is that they harm not only the smoker, but also all his loved ones who are forced to inhale smoke.
Impact
Nicotine has the greatest effect on a person. It strikes both the mental component and the physical. The legendary addiction to nicotine is caused by the banal dependence of the body on the intake of this substance, and this addiction occurs very quickly. Nicotine contributes to the creation of mild withdrawal symptoms, which can be eliminated only by smoking another cigarette.
Under the influence of the same nicotine, noradrenaline and dopamine are produced in the brain. Together they create feelings of contentment and energy. Moreover, every year these sensations become more and more famous, which is why a person is forced to increase the dose of nicotine so that smoking brings the same pleasant sensations. After smoking, pleasant feelings pass quickly, and are replaced by depression and bad mood.
Have you stopped smoking or what will change in your body?
Quitting smoking once and for all, the body will begin to experience positive changes from the first minutes. For many, this fact is already enough to think about fighting their bad habit. What changes await you:
- Blood pressure and oxygen levels will return to normal, heart and blood vessel function will improve - the first day;
- The perception of taste and smell will improve, the unpleasant smell in the mouth will disappear, the complexion will change - the first week;
- Cough, headache, fatigue will disappear, breathing will return to normal - the first month;
- Energy and desire for activity will appear - the first six months;
- The risk of developing heart disease will be halved in the first year;
- The likelihood of developing lung cancer will decrease 10 times - in the first five years.
Getting started
The most important thing on the path to a healthy lifestyle is motivation. You have to stop when you want to do it yourself, not someone close to you. Otherwise, you will hardly succeed. So think about it:
- Want this?
- Why do you want this?
- What's next for you?
If you answer all three questions correctly, the first step towards a successful fight against smoking has already been made. As soon as you clearly decide to give up cigarettes, you need to do something. There are a few important things to do first:
- Collect all the cigarettes you have. Break them and throw them away. Also get rid of all ashtrays, lighters and matches. In general, everything is a symbol of smoking. Try to avoid these items outside the house.
- Clean, wash all things. Get rid of the smell that has accompanied you for many years. Don't give him any chance. You should only feel fresh air.
- Don't be afraid. Do not think that such drastic changes in the body will have a negative impact on your health. You smoked - what could be more harmful? This is an opportunity for the body to regenerate and get better without cigarettes.
- Learn to deal with stress. Find something that will help you overcome stress. It should not be associated with smoking. This will help you not to turn to cigarettes in any problematic situation.
- Find yourself a new hobby. In your free time you do something interesting. The lesson should be such that you just didn’t have time to think about cigarettes and not be too interesting.
And four more important tips:
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol. They are usually a trigger for smoking. Especially if you use them in a company where there are people who smoke.
- Reward yourself. Discover how you can reward yourself for another day without a bad habit. The reward should be desirable, but not the cigarette itself.
- Eat the same way as before. To make you feel better, you can't get carried away with sweets, as many do during the recovery period after quitting. But it is very important to eat properly, because the body must be full of energy.
- Drink plenty of water. It is necessary to drink at least 2 liters daily to allow the body to quickly remove all harmful substances from the body, as well as speed up the recovery process, which will improve your general well-being and lift your mood, discouraging the desire to take cigarettes.
Everyone, you quit smoking. Don't listen to anyone's advice, you don't have to do it gradually. All that remains is to help the body get used to the absence of a harmful substance that has been entering it for a long time. After about 2 weeks, everything will return to normal and you won’t even want to smoke.
Farewell to a cigarette
Further actions will be aimed at reducing any desire to take this goulash in your mouth. Yes, now your cigarettes are really nasty. There are many ways to reduce the urge to smoke. Moreover, it is quite possible without pills and patches, which some praise so much, but their effectiveness and safety are extremely questionable. Where should I start?
Find a replacement cigarette
At that moment, when an irresistible urge to smoke arises, open a package of seeds or something similar and simply nibble. This will break the urge to take another cigarette in your mouth, which will ruin your life.
Destroy cigarettes
This method is not recommended because you will continue to smoke for a while. However, it still helped some. Its essence is soaking all cigarettes in milk. You have to do that with everyone! The taste will be disgusting, which will cause a negative attitude towards smoking, discouraging any desire to continue. The main thing is to do it with all cigarettes.
Read a book on smoking cessation
Alain Carr wrote a good book about his fight against smoking. The book sold out in large numbers, which proves its effectiveness. He offers to do a special act and turn the last cigarette smoking into an important event, gathering all the loved ones. Try to read it. It is possible that she will help you.
Buy an eraser
A fairly common way to combat bad habits is with an elastic band on the wrist. It should fit well and be very strong. At the first desire to smoke, you need to pull it out and let it go. A sharp pain will sober your mind.
Traditional methods
Traditional medicine is one of the most effective ways to fight. Its effectiveness has been proven by many generations. Will it help fight smoking? Yes. You can eradicate this habit with folk remedies. Just use one of the suggested options.
Grain infusion
This infusion will not only help you fight, but will positively affect your health in general. It should be drunk 100 ml three times a day, but it should pass 2 hours after a meal. You can prepare it by cooking rye, millet, oats (100 g each) in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.
Herbal decoction
You can combine a wide range of plants to your liking. It is best to use plantain, nettle, horsetail, St. John's wort, echinacea. You need to pour 1 liter of boiling water with only 1 tablespoon of these herbs, let it cook for a few hours. You can drink it half an hour before meals three times a day.
Uvar eukaliptusa
Decoction of eucalyptus leaves is also very useful. Pour the leaves (1 tablespoon L. ) with one glass of boiling water, cover and let it cook for one hour. It remains only to strain the drink, add honey (1 tbsp. L. ) and pharmaceutical propantriol (1 tbsp. L. ). You need to drink about 50 ml up to 7 times a day. The course of admission is 1 month.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is very useful in the fight against smoking. After about 5 days the craving for cigarettes will be minimal. You need to pour 100 g of oats with clean water (1 l. ), Boil for about an hour, then add marigold (1 tbsp. L. ), Cook for another 5 minutes. You also need to let the drink cook for an hour and then strain it. Drink up to three glasses every day.
Highlander
Rhizome of knottweed is used for gargling when there is a strong need to smoke. You can prepare it yourself by throwing the chopped root in boiling water (200 ml) for 2 minutes and then letting it cook for an hour.
Sea salt
Another way to rinse your throat at times like this. He has a real disgust for cigarettes. Just pour one tablespoon of sea salt with 250 ml of hot water.
Plantain
A very unusual way is to use the well-known plantain. You will need to chew its dry crushed leaves for 5 minutes to 3 times a day.
Soda
The latest popular anti-smoking method is soda. It is also used for rinsing. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of water and rinse your mouth. This can be done several times a day. It also refreshes the breath, which is especially important after smoking.
Medical supplies
Recommended without medication, their efficacy has not been proven. The damage from them can be quite serious. However, for general information it is worth reading them as well.
Tablets
Tablets have become the most popular medicine. They allow you to deceive your brain by stimulating receptors, like smoking. At the same time, there will soon be an aversion to cigarettes.
Eraser
The second most popular is the tire. They all contain a certain amount of nicotine, which satisfies the desires of smokers. With their help, you can gradually reduce the amount of nicotine in your body to nothing, while giving up cigarettes.
Plaster
Acts like chewing gum. It gives a person a small amount of nicotine that penetrates the skin reducing the need to smoke.
Electronic cigarettes
This is not really a medical way. However, they were originally created specifically to help with smoking cessation. This is a rather inefficient option, because it helps extremely rarely, as evidenced by the reviews.
Special cases
Sometimes you need to act in a special way, and sometimes there are just some circumstances that require an unusual approach. Consider a few of these options.
Ladder
This is a slow smoking cessation. It involves reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke each day, such as walking down stairs. In this case, you should increase the intervals between smoke breaks, and in addition you should not have more than one cigarette. In recent days, it is worth smoking only half a cigarette.
Additional methods
As a last resort, you can resort to additional methods:
- A dispute over a valuable thing.
- Respiratory gymnastics.
- Acupuncture.
Currently
You can quit smoking in one day. The main thing is to find a less harmful alternative to smoking. For example, lollipops or seeds. Although you will then need to deal with the urge to take a cigarette again.
Men, women, teenagers
Men are encouraged to exercise and women to create a positive atmosphere at home. It’s getting harder with teens, jerks for “cool”. Only a correct and efficient conversation about the dangers of cigarettes will help. If we are talking about pregnant women, then quitting smoking is simply necessary, but it is recommended to quit quickly, but not abruptly and without the use of medical means, as well as consulting a doctor.
And finally. . .
Some statistics. About 800 people die every day because of this habit. And by 2030, cigarette deaths are projected at up to 8 million a year. At the same time, 20 million people stop smoking every year. You are no worse than these 20 million. You will succeed. Good luck!