subject: About Interventions To Help Quit Smoking [print this page] Anyone can help himself or herself to quit smoking. Some do it alone. Some do it with a bit of help. There are so many helpful things that can be used in order to quit smoking. Like all addictions, smoking can be very challenging to confront. Essentially if smoking is already an addiction, then whatever triggers the person to smoke helps the mind to recreate feelings of pleasure associated with smoking. This is not simply a case of classical conditioning. The neuronal networks of the brain seemed to be hardwired or programmed to "run" the pleasing sensations to the memory.
Ways to help oneself quit smoking include self help materials, minimal contact strategies; adjuncts to self help, such as computer-generated feedback, telephone hotlines and pharmacotherapy; and the approaches tailored to the individual and the approaches that use non-tailored materials. According to a research by Lancaster T, and Stead LF., the usual self help materials may be quite helpful, but especially those that are tailored to suit the individual needs of the person involved.
This is not surprising, considering our experiences, because each of us has a different set of needs. Each of us needs to confront his or her individual reasons for smoking, and to take note of the unique conditions of our own bodies. Seeking advice and counseling can also be helpful. Well, nobody gets there totally alone. Even those with strong will power to confront problems on their own-they need the solace of someone close time and time again. So if you have a smoking problem, identify specifically the problems that are unique to you.
If you are a smoker, a useful way to motivate yourself to want to quit-is to list the reasons why you should quit. But in most cases, the problem is not about whether you want or do not want to quit. It is about believing you can actually quit. Now, you must remember that quitting can be a painful process. It involves dealing with withdrawal symptoms, and these may not be very easy for you to handle. Psychological techniques such as the visualization process can be very helpful. This involves using your imagination. Basically, you imagine what life is like with the bad habit, and what your life would be like without the habit. Of course, the steps are more complex than just that.
So, reach out for help and do not delay living your life fully.
