By Mike Lindsey
Are you looking for tips on stopping smoking?
And would you like to know what are some ways to help quit? Now let me remind you that when we come to the actual quitting process, that it is not going to be easy. Please do not consider yourself to be superhuman so be ready to get external help if you need it. As I told you earlier, there might be physical, mental and emotional changes when you stop smoking. But you do not have to worry. There is plenty of help available nowadays. Below are some tips on stopping smoking:
Medical Help:
If you can get professional medical help, then its even better. Getting professional medical help does not mean that you have to under go prolonged medical treatment. Your doctor or even your dentist will be able to guide you and provide you with all the solutions to your queries. They will able to suggest methods of handling the withdrawal symptoms and even prescribe medicines that can help you, and they can give you even more tips on stopping smoking.
Medicines:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to help you quit smoking:
1. Bupropion SR Available by prescription
2. Nicotine gum Available over-the-counter
3. Nicotine inhaler Available by prescription
4. Nicotine nasal spray Available by prescription
5. Nicotine patch Available by prescription and over-the-counter
Taking these medicines will not just double your chances of succeeding but will actually increase your chances by a whooping 80%. But of course it is highly recommended that you start using these medicines after consulting a medical practitioner.
Counseling:
You might also consider possibilities like group counseling or telephone counseling. Group counseling has a wonderful effect, because there is nothing that feels as good as having others who face the same problems that you are encountering. When you hear the fears of others, and how difficult t is for them to pull no, you will feel surprisingly encouraged. Group counseling will provide you a wonderful arena to compare notes with other fellow quitters and you can watch and monitor your progress.
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Leighdu // May 15, 2008 at
Wow ! I have always been told that the way to successfully quit was to just do it cold turkey. I have never once tried any kind of product. Every time I have tried to quit I just starting eating a lot of sunflower seeds and talking with my friends for support. I was always told that the nicotine gums were just a waste of time and money, so it is surprising to me that the success is 80% better. What have I got to lose? I want to quit so badly and nothing else has worked. I am definitely gonna talk with my physician and give the gum a shot.
2 Carys // May 15, 2008 at
It seems like, in the end, it comes down to an individual truly wanting to quit.. wanting to quit more than they want to keep smoking, anyway. Things like hypnosis and acupuncture only work if you want them to work. Unfortunately, most people enjoy smoking enough that they'd rather just keep doing it despite the risks… which they seem to try to brush off. So far, gums/patches and acupuncture haven't helped my mother quit.. hopefully she'll find something soon.
3 JamAce // Sep 2, 2008 at
I never thought there would be much medicines in quitting smoking. Well I've tried quitting for already half a year and still I can't stop the urge to smoke a cigar or two. A friend told me its just will power, is it really effective? Hmm, I'm guessing it would depend on how strong your will power is eh? =p
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