subject: stop smoking quit now! [print this page] If you are like many people who have had many unsuccessful attempts at smoking cessation, then you know just how difficult it can be, especially if you're a habitual smoker who've been addicted for years. However, if you are new to attempting this feat then you might come to a quick realization as to how difficult it really is.
Studies proves that majority of these smokers are more likely to fail on their first attempt and the likelihood increases if they decide to fight it on their own. Truth is, few know what to expect when they quit. It's the uncertainty of not knowing what happens when they decide to quit makes it harder for most people.
Irregardless as to whether this is your first attempt or another in a series of many; there are things that you can do to ensure that you are successful at quitting smoking.
For starters, you have to realize that it is not the smoking you are quitting, but the drug nicotine. As with any drug you will have to go through a withdraw period and with regards to nicotine this period usually lasts for about three days.
The hardest part of quitting is having to overcome the dependence on highly addictive nicotine. Over the years, when the body has been conditioned with the daily intake of nicotine, quitting causes it to react into what we call nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It can't be denied that this withdrawal the toughest part regarding smoking cessation but once you make it through unscathed the remaining portions become increasingly simpler.
In order to make it through the first couple of days, you have to truly want to quit. This is very important. Anyone can say that they want to stop smoking for any number of reasons but if they do not truly desire it, then achieving the goal of smoking cessation will never happen.
Quitting begins first in your mind. If you're not dead set to quit, even the best formula will not work for you. You have to want to quit for yourself before you hope to succeed. It's only through sheer determination and a change of mindset, quitting becomes a whole lot easier. Not to mention that not all smoking cessation regimes work for every person. For this, you will have to find the right plan that works best for you.
If you are committed to achieving your goal then the very first thing you need to do is to inform those around you. They will help you and become your support group through the ordeal as long as they know in advanced that you are attempting it.
To make the withdraw period easier to handle, you can make use of nicotine gum or patches, but these still allow your body to absorb some nicotine. After using them, you will eventually have to stop using them which can be more difficult in some cases. For this reason, never use these products for more than a couple of days before stopping your nicotine absorption completely.
