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 ruins health. Fortunately, sooner or later, almost all smokers think it's time to quit this business. However, for the majority, everything is limited precisely by the thought, after which they continue to smoke over and over 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 quit smoking quickly and easily at home.
Cigarettes or effects on the body
Each cigarette contains many elements that are extremely harmful to the human body. So why do people smoke? Are you trying to cope 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 sulphide;
- Resins;
- Carbon oxides;
- Nitrogen;
- Essential oils;
- Ammonia.
It is these substances that enter the body of a smoker. Furthermore, 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 affects both the mental and physical components at the same time. The legendary addiction to nicotine is caused by the banal addiction of the body to taking this substance, and this addiction manifests itself very quickly. Nicotine contributes to the formation of mild withdrawal symptoms, which can only be eliminated by smoking another cigarette.
Under the influence of nicotine itself, norepinephrine and dopamine are produced in the brain. Together they create a sense of pleasure and energy. Moreover, each year these sensations become more and more familiar, as a result 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 are replaced by depression and a bad mood.
Have you stopped smoking or what will change in your body?
By quitting smoking once and for all, the body will start experiencing 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:
- Blood pressure and oxygen level will be normalized, the work of the heart and blood vessels will improve - on 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 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 decrease 10 times over the first five years.
First Steps
The most important thing on the path to a healthy lifestyle is motivation. You have to stop when you want yourself, and not someone close to you. Otherwise, you are unlikely to be successful. So think about it:
- Do you want it?
- Why do you want this?
- What awaits you next?
If you answer all three questions correctly, the first step towards an effective fight against smoking has already been taken. As soon as you make a clear decision to quit smoking, you need to take action. There are some 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, 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 been with you for so many years. Don't give it any chance. You should feel only fresh air.
- Don't be afraid. Don't think that such drastic changes in the body will negatively impact your health. You smoked - what else could be more harmful? This is an opportunity for the body to renew and improve without cigarettes.
- Learn to manage stress. Find something that helps you overcome stress. It shouldn't be related to smoking. This will help you not to turn to a cigarette in any problematic situation.
- Find yourself a new hobby. Do something interesting in your free time. The lesson should be such that you don't have time to think about cigarettes and not too interesting.
And four other important tips:
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol. They are usually the trigger of smoking. Especially if you use them in a company where there are smokers.
- Rewarded. 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 as before. In order not to get better, you can't get carried away with sweets, as many do during the recovery period after quitting smoking. But it is very important to eat right, because the body needs to be full of energy.
- Drink lots of water. It is necessary to drink at least 2 liters every day 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 by discouraging the desire to take cigarettes.
Everyone, stop 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 entered it for some time. After about 2 weeks, everything will be back to normal and you won't even want to smoke.
Parting with a cigarette
Further actions will aim to minimize the desire to take this nasty thing in the mouth. Yes, cigarettes are really bad for you now. There are many ways to reduce the urge to smoke. In addition, 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 substitute for cigarettes
At that moment, when an irresistible urge to smoke appears, open a packet of seeds or something similar and nibble. This will stop the desire to take another cigarette in your mouth, which will ruin your life.
Ruin your cigarettes
This method is not recommended as you will continue smoking for a while. However, it has helped some. Its essence is to wet all cigarettes with milk. You have to do it with everyone! They will taste disgusting, which will provoke a negative attitude towards smoking, discouraging any desire to continue. The main thing is to do this with all cigarettes.
Read the book on how to quit smoking
Alain Carr wrote a good book about his fight against smoking. The book is out of print in large numbers, which proves its effectiveness. It aims to make a special act and turn the last cigarette into an important event, gathering all those close to you. Try reading it. It is possible that it will help you.
Purchase a rubber band
A fairly common way to combat bad habits is a rubber band on the wrist. It should fit perfectly, while still being very strong. At the first desire to turn it on, you should pull and release it. Sharp pain will reduce 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. It is enough to use one of the proposed options.
Infusion of cereals
This infusion will not only help you in your fight, but will also have a positive effect on your overall health. You need to drink it 100ml 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 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 only 1 tablespoon of these herbs, let them brew for several hours. You can drink it half an hour before meals three times a day.
Eucalyptus decoction
The decoction of eucalyptus leaves is also very useful. Pour the leaves (1 tbsp. L. ) With a glass of boiling water, cover and let it brew for an hour. It remains only to strain the drink, add honey (1 tbsp. L. ) And pharmacy propantriol (1 tbsp. L. ). You need to drink about 50ml up to 7 times a day. The admission course is 1 month.
Oat broth
Oat broth is very useful in the fight against smoking. After about 5 days, the craving for cigarettes will be minimal. It is necessary to pour 100 g of oats with clean water (1 l. ), Boil for about an hour, then add calendula (1 tbsp. L. ), Boil for another 5 minutes. You also need to let the drink brew for an hour, then strain. Drink up to three glasses every day.
Highlander
Rhizome of Knotweed is used to gargle when there is a strong urge to smoke. You can make it yourself by throwing the chopped root into boiling water (200ml) for 2 minutes, then letting it brew for an 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 warm water on a tablespoon of sea salt.
Plantain
A very unusual way is to use the famous plane tree. You will need to chew its chopped dried 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 tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of water and rinse your mouth. This can be done several times a day. It also freshens 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 from them can be quite severe. However, for general information, they are worth reading.
Pills
Pills have become the most popular medicine. They allow you to fool the brain by stimulating the receptors, as with smoking. At the same time, an aversion to cigarettes will soon appear.
Rubber
The second most popular is rubber. All of them contain a certain amount of nicotine, which satisfies the smoker's desires. With their help, you can gradually reduce the amount of nicotine in the body to zero, giving up cigarettes.
Plaster
Works just like eraser. 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 method. However, they were originally created specifically to help quit smoking. This is a rather ineffective option, because it helps very rarely, as the reviews show.
Special cases
Sometimes it is necessary to cast in a special way, sometimes there are just some circumstances that call for an unusual approach. Let's consider many of these options.
Ladder
This is a slow smoking cessation. It involves reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke each day, like when you go down a ladder. In this case, you should increase the intervals between smoking breaks and also not carry more than one cigarette with you. In the last few days, only half of a cigarette is worth smoking.
Additional methods
As a last resort, you can use additional methods:
- A dispute over an object of value.
- 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. Even if you then have to fight the urge 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, because they smoke for the "cool". Only a correct and effective conversation about the dangers of cigarettes will help. If we are talking about pregnant women, it is simply necessary to quit smoking, but it is recommended to quit quickly, but not abruptly, and without using medical means, as well as to consult a doctor.
And finally. . .
Some statistics. About 800 people die every day from this habit. And by 2030, cigarette mortality is projected to be up to 8 million annually. At the same time, 20 million people already quit smoking every year. You are no worse than these 20 million, everything will work out for you. Good luck!