Among all the different treatments available to quit smoking, what is generally considered to be the best, most effective way to quit and stay quit? I want to quit but I’ve been having a hard time with it.
What is considered to be the best quit smoking method?
I struggled to quit for a long time, but never was comfortable with pills or patches. And at the end of the day, I found an intelligent way to quit smoking.
The important thing is to realize that smoking creates strong emotional bonds – and it is these bonds that need to be severed. Physical cravings only serve to wake up memories of the emotion…
Once that realization and awareness sets in, it is then important to reframe your thinking about smoking. Instead of saying "I am stressed and therefore I smoke" say "I am stressed but there are other ways to deal with it". This shift in thinking is important.
Good luck, and if you want to learn more, go to http://www.wisdomtoquit.com
Your going to have a hard time quitting no matter what you do.You just have to be strong and stick with it,try to mentally program yourself to think about how crappy and sick they make you feel and think about that before or while your smoking.
Cold turkey has been shown to be the most effective method over the long run. That’s what I did when I quit in 1994. For years I tried to quit using all sorts of methods, but when I was ready, it went like a breeze. I had 3 cartons in the house when I decided to quit, & I smoked every single one of them. My doc gave me a prescription for the patch in case I needed it.(Remember, back then there weren’t as many options available as there are now.) I just timed it so tht I had one cigarette left after supper, smoked it, & have never touched another one. I have to admit tho that if I’m in line at a store, & the person ahead of me is a smoker (you can smell it!), I have to restrain myself from asking "hey if I give you a dollar can I chew on your sleeve?" In other words the urge is still there but I’m strong enough to resist it. You just have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. Do it!! Its amazing how much better you feel!
I used a great technique called EFT. I stopped without having any cravings. It’s a very easy to do, free and efficient solution.
You can find out more information and even get a free (donate if you want) consultation here: http://www.info-santanyi.com/eftservice/eftforall.html
The best way to quit smoking is with help from a loved one or family member.
When I was 14 years old, I helped my dad quit smoking because I told him how serious it was, and I explained what could happen to him if he didnt stop… What was amazing, was that he didnt know half the things I told him could happen.
When your quitting smoking, you need to remember. Your only helping yourself.
You may think its soo hard, when in reality. Its not.