Smoking is one of the most important problems in the modern world. Addiction kills millions of people and destroys hundreds of millions of lives and destroys health. Fortunately, sooner or later, almost every smoker thinks it's time to quit this business. However, for most, everything is limited precisely by thought, after which they continue to smoke non-stop. The reason for this is the firm belief that quitting smoking is difficult and generally unrealistic. In fact, everything is much simpler than it looks. Today we will talk about how to quickly and easily quit smoking at home.
Cigarettes or body effects
Every cigarette contains many elements that are extremely harmful to the human body. Then why do people smoke? Are you trying to deal with stress? A kind of pleasure? Everyone has their reasons. And whatever they are, the degree of damage is always the same. The composition of cigarettes is as follows:
- Nicotine;
- hydrogen sulfide;
- Resin;
- 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 immediately both the mental and the physical component. The legendary nicotine addiction is caused by the body’s banal addiction to taking 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 the same nicotine, norepinephrine and dopamine are produced in the brain. Together, they create feelings of satisfaction and energy. And every year these sensations become more and more popular, due to which a person is forced to increase the dose of nicotine in order for smoking to bring 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 first minutes. For many, this fact is already enough to make them think to fight their bad habit. What changes await you:
- Blood pressure and oxygen level will be normalized, cardiovascular function will improve - the first day;
- Perception of taste and smell will improve, unpleasant odor in the mouth will disappear, complexion will change - the first week;
- Coughing, headaches, fatigue will disappear, breathing will return to normal - first month;
- The energy and desire to be active will show - the first six months;
- The risk of developing heart disease will be halved in the first year;
- The chance 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 give up when you want to, not someone close to you. Otherwise, you are unlikely to succeed. So think about this:
- Do you like this?
- Why do you love this?
- What awaits you after that?
If you answer all three questions correctly, then the first step towards a successful fight against smoking has already been taken. Once you have clearly decided to quit smoking, you need to take action. There are some important things to do first:
- Collect all the cigarettes you have. Break it up and throw it 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, wash all things. Get rid of the smell that has accompanied you for many years. Do not give it any chance. You just have to feel the fresh air.
- Do not be afraid. You should not think that such drastic changes in your body will have any negative impact on your health. You have smoked - what else could be more harmful? This is an opportunity for the body to rejuvenate and become better without cigarettes.
- Learn to deal with stress. Find something to help you overcome any stress. It should have nothing to do with smoking. This will help you not to turn to cigarettes in any problem situation.
- Find yourself a new hobby. Do something interesting in your spare time. The lesson should be such that you just do not have time to think about cigarettes and not very interesting.
And four most important tips:
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol. They are usually the cause of 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 should be desired, but not the cigarette itself.
- Eat the same way as before. In order not to gain weight, you can not withdraw from 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 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 raiseyour mood, discouraging the desire to take cigarettes.
Everyone, you quit smoking. Do not listen to anyone's advice, you do not have to do it gradually. It only remains to help the body get used to the lack of a harmful substance that has entered it for a long time. After about 2 weeks, everything will be back to normal, and you will not even want to smoke.
Sharing with a cigarette
Further actions will aim to minimize any desire to get this mouth open in your mouth. Yes, cigarettes are really bad for you now. There are many ways to reduce the urge to smoke. Moreover, it is quite possible to do without pills and plaster, which some people value so much, but their effectiveness and safety are extremely questionable. Where should you start?
Find a replacement cigarette
At that moment, when an irresistible desire to smoke appears, open a pack of seeds or something similar and just scratch. This will interrupt the desire to get another cigarette in your mouth, which will ruin your life.
Break your cigarettes
This method is not recommended as long as you continue to smoke for a while. However, he helped some. Its essence is to inhale all milk cigarettes. You have to do this with everyone! They will taste disgust, 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 about smoking cessation
Alain Carr has written a good book about his fight against smoking. The book has been sold in large numbers, which proves its effectiveness. He proposes to make a special act, and turn the last smoking into an important event, gathering all who are near you. Try to read it. It is possible for her to help you.
Buy a rubber band
A fairly common way to combat bad habits is an elastic waistband. It has to fit well while it is very strong. At the first desire to smoke, you have to pull it out and let it go. The sharp pain will clear 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. Just use one of the proposed options.
Cereal infusion
This infusion will not only help your fight, but will also have a positive effect on your overall health. You should drink 100 ml three times a day, but it should be 2 hours after you eat. 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 leaves, nettle, stalk, reed, echinacea. You need to pour 1 liter of boiling water with only 1 tablespoon of these herbs, let them set for a few hours. You can drink it half an hour before meals three times a day.
decoction of eucalyptus
Boiling eucalyptus leaves is also very beneficial. Pour the leaves (1 tbsp. L. ) With a glass of boiling water, cover and let cook for an hour. It remains only to strain the drink, add honey (1 tbsp. L. ) And pharmacy propantriol (1 tbsp. L. ). You should drink about 50 ml up to 7 times a day. The admission course is 1 month.
Oatmeal soup
Oatmeal soup is very useful in the fight against smoking. After about 5 days, cravings 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 calendula (1 tbsp. L. ), Boil for another 5 minutes. You should also let the drink cook for an hour, and then drain. Drink up to three glasses daily.
Highlander
Used as a Knotweed rhizome for gargling when there is a strong desire to smoke. You can prepare it yourself by throwing the chopped root in boiling water (200 ml) for 2 minutes and then let it bake for an hour.
Sea salt
Another way to gargle at times like these. He has a real aversion to cigarettes. Just pour 250 ml of hot water over a tablespoon of sea salt.
Rrapa
A very unusual way is to use familiar leaves. You will need to chew its crushed dried leaves for 5 minutes up to 3 times a day.
Sode
The latest popular method against smoking is soda. 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 spirit, which is especially important after smoking.
Medical devices
It is recommended to do without drugs, because their effectiveness 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 trick the brain by stimulating receptors, as with smoking. At the same time, an aversion to cigarettes will soon appear.
Chewing gum
The second most popular is chewing gum. All contain a certain amount of nicotine, which satisfies the desires of the smoker. With their help, you can gradually reduce the amount of nicotine in your body to nothing while quitting smoking.
Suva
Works just like chewing gum. It gives the person a small amount of nicotine, which penetrates the skin, reducing the desire to smoke.
Electronic Cigarettes
This is not really a medical way. However, they were originally created specifically to help quit smoking. This is a very ineffective option, because it rarely helps, as evidenced by estimates.
Special cases
Sometimes you have to participate in a special way, and sometimes there are just some circumstances that require an unusual approach. Let us consider some of these possibilities.
Scale
This is a slow cessation of smoking. It involves reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke each day, such as walking up stairs. In this case, you should increase the intervals between smoke breaks, and also have no more than one cigarette with you. In recent days, it is worth smoking only 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 quit smoking within a day. The main thing is to find a less harmful alternative to smoking. For example, lollipop or seeds. Although then you will have to struggle with the urge to get a cigarette again.
Men, women, teenagers
Men are encouraged to exercise and women are encouraged to create a positive atmosphere at home. With teens, everything is harder because they smoke for "fresh". Only an accurate and effective conversation about the dangers of cigarettes will help. If we are talking about pregnant women, then cessation of smoking is simply necessary, but it is recommended to quit quickly, but not suddenly, and without using medical means, as well as to consult 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, already 20 million people quit smoking every year. You are no worse than these 20 million. Everything will work for you. Good luck!