Smoking is one of the most important problems in the modern world. The addiction kills millions of people, and destroys hundreds of millions of lives and spoils health. Fortunately, sooner or later, almost every smoker thinks that it's time to quit this business. However, for the majority, everything is limited precisely by thought, 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 will talk about how to quickly and easily quit smoking at home.
Cigarettes or effects on the body
Each cigarette contains a lot 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 harm is always the same. The composition of the cigarettes is as follows:
- Nicotine;
- Hydrogen sulfide;
- Resins;
- Carbon oxides;
- Nitrogen;
- Essential oils;
- Ammonia.
It is these substances that enter the body of a 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 the smoke.
Impact
Nicotine has the greatest effect on a person. It strikes at once both the mental component and the physical. The legendary nicotine addiction is caused by the banal addiction of the body to the intake of this substance, and this addiction arises very quickly. Nicotine contributes to the formation of mild withdrawal symptoms, which can only be eliminated by smoking another cigarette.
Under the influence of all the same nicotine, norepinephrine and dopamine are produced in the brain. Together they create a sense of pleasure and energy. And every year these sensations become more and more familiar, because of which a person is forced to increase the dose of nicotine so that smoking brings all the same pleasant sensations. After smoking, pleasant feelings quickly pass, and they are replaced by depression and bad mood.
Have you quit smoking or what will change in your body?
Quitting smoking once and for all, the body will begin to experience positive changes from the very first minutes. For many, this fact is already enough to think about fighting their bad habit. What changes await you:
- The blood pressure and oxygen level will be normalized, the work of the heart and blood vessels will improve - the first day;
- The perception of taste and smell will improve, the unpleasant odor in the mouth will disappear, the complexion will change - the first week;
- Cough, headaches, fatigue will disappear, breathing will normalize - the first month;
- Energy and desire to be active 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 drop 10 times - in the first five years.
First Steps
Motivation is the most important thing on the path to a healthy lifestyle. You need to quit when you want it yourself, and 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 this?
If you answer all three questions correctly, then the first step towards a successful fight against smoking has already been taken. Once you clearly decide to give up cigarettes, you need to take action. There are a few important things to do first:
- Collect all the cigarettes you have. Break them down and throw them away. Also get rid of all ashtrays, lighters, and matches. In general, from everything that is a symbol of smoking. Try to avoid these items outside the home.
- Clean up, 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. You shouldn't think that such drastic changes in your body will have any negative impact on your health. You smoked - what else could be more harmful? This is an opportunity for the body to renew itself and become better without cigarettes.
- Learn to deal with stress. Find something to help you overcome any stress. It should not be related to smoking. This will help you not to turn to a cigarette in every problem situation.
- Find yourself a new hobby. Do something interesting in your spare time. The lesson should be such that you just had no time to think about cigarettes and not too interesting.
And four more important tips:
- Don't 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. Figure out how you can reward yourself for another day without a bad habit. The reward should be desired, but not the cigarette itself.
- Eat the same way as before. In order not to gain weight, you can not get carried away with sweets, as many do during the recovery period after quitting smoking. But it is very important to eat right, becausethe body needs to be full of energy.
- Drink plenty of water. It is necessary to drink at least 2 liters every day to enable the body to quickly remove all harmful substances from the body, as well as speed up the recovery process, which will improve your overall well-being and cheer you up, 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. It remains only 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.
Parting with a cigarette
Further actions will be aimed at minimizing any desire to take this muck into your mouth. Yes, now cigarettes are really nasty for you. There are many ways to reduce the urge to smoke. Moreover, it is quite possible to do without pills and patches, which some people praise so much, but their effectiveness and safety are extremely doubtful. Where should you start?
Find a replacement cigarette
At that moment, when an irresistible urge to smoke appears, open a pack of seeds or something similar and just nibble. This will interrupt the desire to take another cigarette in your mouth, which will ruin your life.
Spoil your cigarettes
This method is not recommended becauseyou will continue to smoke for a while. However, he did help 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 it with all the cigarettes.
Read the book on quitting smoking
Alain Carr has written a good book about his fight against smoking. The book sold out in large numbers, which proves its effectiveness. He offers to make 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 a rubber band
A fairly common way to combat bad habits is an elastic band on the wrist. It should fit snugly, while being very strong. At the first desire to light it, you should pull it and release it. The sharp pain will sober up 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 in the fight against smoking? Yes. You can eradicate this habit with folk remedies. It is enough to use one of the proposed options.
Infusion of cereals
This infusion will not only help in your struggle, but also have a positive effect on your health in general. You need to drink it 100 ml three times a day, but 2 hours should 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 to suit your taste. It is best to use plantain, nettle, horsetail, St. John's wort, echinacea. You need to pour 1 liter of boiling water with just 1 spoon of these herbs, let them brew for several hours. You can drink it half an hour before meals three times a day.
Eucalyptus decoction
Eucalyptus leaf decoction is also very useful. Pour the leaves (1 tbsp. L. ) With one glass of boiling water, cover and let it brew for one hour. It remains only to strain the drink, add honey (1 tbsp. L. ) And pharmacy propantriol (1 tbsp. L. ). You need to drink about 50 ml up to 7 times a day. The course of admission is 1 month.
Oat broth
Broth of oats is very helpful 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, and then add calendula (1 tbsp. L. ), Boil for another 5 minutes. You also need to let the drink brew for one hour, and then strain. Drink up to three glasses every day.
Highlander
Rhizome of Knotweed is used for gargling when there is a strong urge to smoke. You can prepare it yourself by throwing the chopped root into boiling water (200 ml) for 2 minutes, and then letting it brew for one hour.
Sea salt
Another way to gargle at times like these. He has a real disgust for cigarettes. It is enough to pour 250 ml of hot water over one spoon of sea salt.
Plantain
A very unusual way is to use the well-known plantain. You will have to chew its dry crushed leaves for 5 minutes up to 3 times a day.
Soda
The latest 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 freshens breath, which is especially important after smoking.
Medical supplies
It is recommended to do without medication, becausetheir effectiveness has not been proven. The harm from 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. All of them contain a certain amount of nicotine, which satisfies the wishes of the smoker. With their help, you can gradually reduce to nothing the amount of nicotine in the body, while giving up cigarettes.
Plaster
It works just like gum. It gives the person a small amount of nicotine, which penetrates the skin, reducing the urge to smoke.
Electronic Cigarettes
This is not really a medical way. However, they were originally created specifically to help quit smoking. This is a rather ineffective option, becausehe helps extremely rarely, as evidenced by reviews.
Special cases
Sometimes you need to cast in a special way, and sometimes there are simply some circumstances that require an unusual approach. Let's consider several of these options.
Ladder
This is a slow smoking cessation. It involves reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke every day, like walking down a staircase. In this case, you should increase the intervals between smoke breaks, and also not have more than one cigarette with you. In recent days, it is worth smoking only half of a cigarette.
Additional methods
As a last resort, you can resort to additional methods:
- A dispute over a valuable item.
- Respiratory gymnastics.
- Acupuncture.
Instant
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 then you will need to fight the desire to take a cigarette again.
Men, women, teenagers
Men are encouraged to exercise and women are encouraged to create a positive atmosphere at home. With teenagers, everything is more difficult, becausethey smoke for the "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 quit quickly, but not abruptly, and without using 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, mortality from cigarettes is projected up to 8 million annually. At the same time, already now 20 million people quit smoking every year. You are no worse than these 20 million. Everything will work out for you. Good luck!