Quit Smoking-it’s About Time
It would be wonderful to wake up and not want a cigarette, to go some place without having to worry if you are going to have a craving. Sadly if you are a smoker you know this is a difficult task. Smoking is a habit and not an easy one to break without help. If you are not a smoker, being addicted to smoking is hard to understand. Smoking can be both physically and emotionally addicting.
Everyone knows the dangers and risks of smoking, you can not escape them. The cancer risk is labeled on every box, along with the child birth defect warning and every time you turn on the TV there is an antismoking commercial. Non smokers don’t understand why someone would start smoking in the first place let alone why a smoker can not just quit. As you very well know, it is easier said than done.
It is very common for a smoker to try and fail multiple times before succeeding. I am guessing this is not your first time trying to quit. Unfortunately, this process can create a learned behavior. Many feel if they failed once, they will surely fail again so there is no point in trying to quit. This idea is very negative and can cause self esteem issues making it that much harder to quit.
Emotional connections to smoking can also make it even harder to quit smoking. Some people have a fond memory associated with smoking. Some reward themselves with a cigarette for completing a task or project. These are both examples of emotional connections to the addiction. Some people feel, if they quit smoking they have to quit having that happy memory or good feeling, this is not the case but it is a very realistic thought to the smoker.
Rituals play a large part in smoking. Some people smoke while talking on the phone or every time they are outside. This is also a behavior learned through repetition and also can make it more difficult for you to quit. This can easily be fixed by replacing the learned behavior with a new one making your goal easier to attain.
Weight gain can also be a concern for many people. Many times the same reasons people smoke are the same reasons ex-smokers put on weight. People who are quitting might be more nervous from nicotine withdrawals, and therefore eat more or snack. Others might reward themselves with food instead of a cigarette. This is also a repetitive behavior.
Smokers often try common remedies such as the nicotine patch, the gum, medications, cold turkey, and hypnosis. Hypnosis addresses the problem in a unique way. Instead of using smoking succession aides, hypnosis deals with the root problem. It allows you to both develop and nurture your ability to quit smoking. Hypnosis can help you with self confidence and weight management also while you are trying to quit. It will also give you positive suggestions to continue to assist you on your path to smoking succession.
Trying to quit is difficult but it doesn’t have to be. Some might feel overwhelmed but you have taken the first step by acknowledging you are ready to quit. You need to decide the best way to deal with your addiction. But remember this, the longer you put it off the harder it will be to quit.
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