subject: Popular Options On How To Stop Smoking Today [print this page] Popular Options On How To Stop Smoking Today
Quitting smoking is never easy, especially if you have had the habit for a few years or more. Once you have made up your mind to stop you must keep focussed and believe that you can achieve what you have previously only dreamed of. Believe me; you can do it no matter how long you've smoked. I smoked for twenty years and I stopped and so can you. Willpower plays a very important part, but most people cannot do it alone. Smoking is a habit, but we all know that. Changing a habit is something we have to learn how to do. Throwing away the packet with the intention of never smoking again is very brave and it's something most people cannot do, and I understand why because I've been there.Many smokers who quit, for some silly reason start back up, and then quit again some time later, then start smoking again, and quit again and they will continue this cycle for years. Some will even give up giving up. A sudden problem in normal life, a set back or an emotional shock can make you grab for that cigarette packet and to be lost once again in a blue haze of smoke. If you are using a physical product such as gum or patches, when the cards are down you're going to need your strongest resolve. You must have the willpower and motivation if you are to stand a chance. But once you have decided that you are truly ready for this, you may want to consider what your options are so that you have the best chance of success. Here are the popular choices:Throw away the packet and rely on willpower (difficult for most)Nicotine Gum (can be successful but can literally make your jaw ache constantly chewing)Nicotine Patches (discreet, can be successful and can be purchased locally)Nicotine Nasal Spray (spray solution into the nostrils, some find that unpleasant, can be purchased locally)Inhaler (mouthpiece and cartridge which you draw on, like an imitation cigarette)Hypnosis (can be purchased on CD which is discreet, play anytime, it changes the way you think about cigarettes)Many people have tried physical products such as gum and patches but the craving for cigarettes has remained. My own personal preference was for Hypnotherapy which as I said changes the way you think about smoking. It forces your subconscious mind to change the thoughts about cigarettes which became the habit you were used to. It sort of, reconditions your mind (don't worry it's completely painless and you don't even realize it's happening). I found it awesome and it worked for me after many years on the "quit and start again" cycle. I found it easy, unobtrusive and more importantly successful.
