Say “No” to Tobacco

Posted by Mohammed Ashfaq

Health & Medical

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Managing unpleasant feelings such as stress, depression, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common reasons why adults smoke. When you have a bad day, it can seem like your cigarettes are your only friend.

Like cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco) contains nicotine, a very addictive substance that causes changes in the way you think and act. If you are addicted to nicotine, you crave the “buzz” you get from using smokeless tobacco, and you have to use more and more to get the effect you want.

Smoking can temporarily make feelings such as sadness, stress, anxiety, depression, and boredom evaporate into thin air. As much comfort as cigarettes provide, though, it is important to remember that there are healthier (and more effective) ways to keep unpleasant feelings in check. These may include exercising, meditating, using sensory relaxation strategies, and practicing simple breathing exercises.

Be motivated

Believe in yourself. Believe that you can quit. Think about some of the most difficult things you have done in your life and realize that you have the guts and determination to quit smoking. It’s up to you.

Willpower

Confidence and willpower is the two main possess, if you want to quit smoking cigarettes. If you can believe yourself then you have already won half of the battle. Try to recollect those days when you have proved your willpower. The only thing that you need is to boost up your spirits again.

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Exercise & Visualization

Do some deep breathing each day for 3 to 5 minutes. Breathe in through your nose very slowly, hold the breath for a few seconds, and exhale very slowly through your mouth. Try doing your breathing with your eyes closed and visualize your way to becoming a non-smoker. While doing your deep breathing, you can close your eyes and begin to imagine yourself as a non-smoker. See yourself turning down a cigarette that someone offers you. See yourself throwing all your cigarettes away, and winning a gold medal for doing so. Develop your own creative visualizations. Visualization works.

Water Works Miracle

Drink plenty of water every day. All harmful chemicals are flushed out of your body with the help of water. In addition, it helps to reduce your longings for cigarettes. Try to work out on the reasons that forces you for a pack of cigarette like work load.