Smoking is one of the most important problems in the modern world. Addiction kills millions of people, destroys hundreds of millions of lives and spoils health. Fortunately, sooner or later, almost every smoker thinks it is time to stop this business. However, for most, everything is limited precisely by thought, after which they continue to smoke indefinitely. The reason for this is the firm belief that quitting is difficult and often unreal. In fact, everything is much simpler than it looks. Today we will talk about how to quit smoking at home quickly and easily.
Cigarettes or effects on the body
Each cigarette contains a large number of elements that are extremely harmful to the human body. So, why do people smoke? Trying to deal with stress? Some kind of pleasure? Everyone has their own reasons. And 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.
These are the substances that enter the smoker's body. In addition, its 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 the smoke.
Impact
Nicotine has the greatest effect on a person. It immediately affects the mental and physical components. The legendary addiction to nicotine is caused by the body's banal addiction to ingesting this substance, and this addiction comes on very quickly. Nicotine contributes to the formation of mild withdrawal symptoms, which can only be eliminated by smoking another cigarette.
Under the influence of the same nicotine, norepinephrine and dopamine are produced in the brain. Together, they create a feeling of pleasure and energy. And each year these sensations become more and more familiar, so the person is forced to increase the dose of nicotine so that smoking brings all the same pleasant sensations. After smoking, pleasant feelings pass quickly and are replaced by depression and moodiness.
Have you stopped smoking or what will change in your body?
By quitting smoking once and for all, the body will begin to experience positive changes from the first minutes. For many, this fact is enough to think about fighting the bad habit. What changes await you:
- Blood pressure and oxygen level will be normalized, heart and blood vessel functioning will improve - on the first day;
- The perception of taste and smell will improve, the unpleasant odor in the mouth will disappear, the complexion will change - in the first week;
- Cough, headaches, fatigue will disappear, breathing will normalize - the first month;
- Energy and a desire to be active will appear - in the first six months;
- The risk of developing heart disease will be halved in the first year;
- The likelihood of developing lung cancer will drop 10 times - in the first five years.
First steps
The most important thing on the road to a healthy lifestyle is motivation. You need to stop whenever you want, not someone close to you. Otherwise, you are unlikely to succeed. So, think about it:
- Do you want this?
- Why do you want this?
- What awaits you after that?
If you answer all three questions correctly, the first step towards a successful fight against smoking has already been taken. As soon as you decide to stop smoking, you need to take action. There are some important things to do first:
- Collect all the cigarettes you have. Break them up and throw them away. Also, get rid of all ashtrays, lighters and matches. In general, everything that is a symbol of smoking. Try to avoid these items outside the home.
- Clean, wash everything. Get rid of the smell that has been with you for many years. Don't give him a chance. You should only feel fresh air.
- Don't be afraid. Do not think that these drastic changes in the body will have any negative impact on your health. You smoked - what else could be more harmful? It is an opportunity for the body to renew itself and get better without the cigarette.
- Learn how to deal with stress. Find something to help you overcome any stress. It must not be related to smoking. This will help you not to use a cigarette in all problematic situations.
- Find a new hobby. Do something interesting in your spare time. The lesson should be such that you just don't have time to think about cigarettes and it's not very interesting.
And four more important tips:
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol. They are usually the trigger for smoking. Especially if you use them in a company where there are people who smoke.
- Reward yourself. Find out how you can reward yourself for another day without a bad habit. The reward must be desired, but not the cigarette itself.
- Eat the same way as before. In order not to gain weight, you cannot get carried away by sweets, as many do during the recovery period after quitting smoking. But it is very important to eat well, because the body needs to be full of energy.
- Drink a lot of water. It is necessary to drink at least 2 liters a day to allow the body to quickly remove all harmful substances from the body, in addition to speeding up the recovery process, which will improve your general well-being and lift your spirits, discouraging the urge to smoke.
Guys, stop smoking. Don't listen to anyone's advice, you don't have to do it gradually. It remains to help the body get used to the absence of a harmful substance that has penetrated it for a long time. After about 2 weeks, everything will be back to normal and you won't even want to smoke.
Leaving with a cigarette
Other actions will aim to minimize any desire to put this disgusting thing in your mouth. Yes, now cigarettes are really unpleasant for you. There are many ways to reduce the urge to smoke. In addition, it is perfectly possible to do without pills and patches, which many praise, but their effectiveness and safety are extremely doubtful. Where should you start?
Find a replacement for cigarettes
At that moment, when an irresistible urge to smoke arises, open a packet of seeds or something similar and just nibble. This will interrupt the urge to put another cigarette in your mouth, which will ruin your life.
Spoil your cigarettes
This method is not recommended because you will continue to smoke for a while. However, it helped some. Its essence is to soak all cigarettes with milk. You need to do this with everyone! They will taste disgusting, which will cause a negative attitude towards smoking, discouraging any desire to continue. The main thing is to do with all cigarettes.
Read the book on how to quit smoking
Alain Carr has written a good book about his fight against smoking. The book ran out in large numbers, which proves its effectiveness. He proposes to do a special act, and turn the last cigarette into an important event, bringing together all those who are close to you. Try to read. It is possible that she will help you.
Buy a rubber band
A very common way to combat bad habits is to use an elastic band around your wrist. It must fit perfectly, although it is very strong. At the first urge to smoke, you must pull and let go. Sharp pain will sober your mind.
Traditional methods
Traditional medicine is one of the most effective ways to fight. Its effectiveness has been proven for many generations. Will it help in the fight against smoking? Yes. You can eradicate this habit with folk remedies. Just use one of the proposed options.
Cereal infusion
This infusion will not only help in your struggle, but will also have a positive effect on your overall health. You need to drink 100 ml three times a day, but 2 hours must pass after eating. You can prepare it by boiling rye, millet, oats (100 g each) in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.
Herbal decoction
You can combine a wide variety of herbs according to your taste. It is better to use banana, nettle, mackerel, St. John's wort, echinacea. You need to put 1 liter of boiling water with just 1 spoon of these herbs, let them ferment for several hours. You can drink half an hour before meals, three times a day.
Decoction of eucalyptus
The decoction of eucalyptus leaves is also very useful. Pour the leaves (1 tablespoon. L. ) With a glass of boiling water, cover and let it ferment for an hour. All that remains is to strain the drink, add honey (1 tablespoon. L. ) and pharmacy propanthriol (1 tablespoon. L. ). You need to drink about 50 ml up to 7 times a day. The admission course is 1 month.
Oat broth
Oat broth is very useful in combating smoking. After about 5 days, the desire for cigarettes will be minimal. You need to pour 100 g of oats with clean water (1 l. ), Boil for about an hour and then add the marigold (1 tbsp. L. ), Boil for another 5 minutes. You also need to let the drink ferment for an hour and then strain. Drink up to three glasses a day.
Highlander
Used as a Knotweed rhizome for gargling when there is a strong urge to smoke. You can prepare it by throwing the chopped root in boiling water (200 ml) for 2 minutes and then letting it ferment for an hour.
Sea salt
Another way to gargle at times like this. He has a real distaste for cigarettes. Simply place 250 ml of hot water on a spoon of sea salt.
Plantain
A very unusual way is to use the well-known plantains. You will have to chew your crushed dry leaves for 5 minutes up to 3 times a day.
Soda
The most recent popular anti-smoking method is soda. It is also used for rinsing. Mix a spoonful of baking soda in a glass of water and rinse your mouth. This can be done several times a day. It also refreshes your breath, which is especially important after smoking.
Medical supplies
It is recommended to do without drugs, as their effectiveness has not been proven. The damage caused by them can be quite serious. However, for general information, it is worth reading them too.
Pills
Pills have become the most popular medicine. They allow you to trick the brain by stimulating receptors, as with smoking. At the same time, an aversion to cigarettes will soon appear.
Gum
The second most popular is gum. They all contain a certain amount of nicotine, which satisfies the smoker's desires. With their help, you can gradually reduce the amount of nicotine in your body to nothing while quitting.
Plaster
Works like gum. It provides the person with a small amount of nicotine, which penetrates the skin, reducing the urge to smoke.
Electronic cigarettes
This is not really a medical method. However, they were originally created specifically to help you quit smoking. This is a very ineffective option, because it helps extremely rarely, as evidenced by comments.
Special cases
Sometimes you need to launch in a special way, and sometimes there are simply some circumstances that require an unusual approach. We will consider several of these options.
Ladder
This is a slow smoking cessation. This involves reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke every day, such as going down a ladder. In that case, you should increase the intervals between smoking breaks and also not have more than one cigarette with you. In the past few days, it is worth smoking just half a cigarette.
Additional methods
As a last resort, you can use additional methods:
- A dispute over a valuable item.
- Respiratory gymnastics.
- Acupuncture.
Instant
You can stop smoking in one day. The main thing is to find a less harmful alternative to smoking. For example, lollipops or seeds. Although then you need to fight the urge to smoke again.
Men, women, teenagers
Men are encouraged to exercise and women to create a positive atmosphere at home. With teenagers everything becomes more difficult, because they smoke for "cool". Only a correct and effective conversation about the dangers of cigarettes will help. If we talk about pregnant women, then smoking cessation is simply necessary, but it is recommended to stop quickly, but not abruptly and without the use of medical means, in addition to consulting a doctor.
And finally. . .
Some statistics. About 800 people die every day because of this habit. And by 2030, cigarette mortality is projected at up to 8 million a year. At the same time, 20 million people stop smoking every year. You are no worse than those 20 million. Everything will work out for you. Good luck!