How to Quit Smoking #4

 Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quit Smoking a necessity?

If you love yourself and your associates then Quit Smoking is not only a necessity but also the need of the hour.

Can Quit Smoking guarantee a longer life?

Perhaps only God can guarantee somebody’s life. However having quit smoking will surely help you in reducing complications in a world, where impurities and calamities have cast their spell in every sphere of life.

Does Smoking affect my family?

Obviously, it has. Your children and other family members become passive smokers owning the risk of contracting hundreds of diseases. Moreover, the cost factor can never be ignored. Please remember your children will also follow you, thus risking inculcating the habit among your children.

Can I tackle stress or strain even without a smoke?

It is the foolish notion that any addiction such as smoking actually works as a stress reliever in mental agony. The nicotine just fills up your cravings. If you really want to release your stress, strain or stretch, then meditation is a much better alternative.

Can I focus equally even after Quitting Smoking?

The residual effect lasts for a short tenure when you really crave a cigarette. It is more for psychological reasons because of prolonged habit. But it is really a matter of few days. You may use candy or a toothpick as an alternative.

Will I remain equally acceptable to society?

This is an age, where the awareness against smoking has reached its zenith. So, there is no problem with acceptability. We feel it is just a psychological barrier for you to cross.

If I quit smoking won’t I lose my elegance?

Gone are the days, when walking into an air-conditioned restaurant with a cigarette in grip was the in thing. Rather today you will find a lot of non-smoking restaurants all around. Smoking hardly brings forth elegance as most people have become aware of the effects of smoking.

Will I gain weight after Quitting?

Yes. The withdrawal of Nicotine will generate more appetite. Several options including free hand exercises or jogging for losing weight can be considered. Quitting smoking can ensures a lesser intake of poison in the day to day lifestyle.

‘I had left once and had to get back to smoking’. ‘Should I try again?

Yes. Yes and Yes. Might be the last time some major events had provoked you to lift your ban but can you tell, how much did smoking help you out to combat that particular triggering event? Perhaps the answer is NO. So, we insist you try again. 

Should I announce a quit smoking date?

Research & study reveals that sudden decision to quit smoking has proved to be much more effective. Still if one feels like announcing a date will help psychologically, one may take a chance.

Do I need treatment after having quit?

It entirely depends upon you and your mental stamina. There are various medicines and therapies (some of them have been discussed in the Staying Quit section) available today. Even telephonic counselling is available.

Quit Smoking – Doctor’s unnecessary caution!

Smoking is dangerous – this has been proved. There are people, who hardly visit doctors despite small illnesses. They fear doctors’ restrictions in their daily lives. Why should you allow it to be fatal, rather prevention is better than cure.

I am a very weak-minded person. Can I quit smoking?

Surely, it is. Even the decision of quitting is bold enough. The decision also reveals your pragmatic mindset, which hardly comes from a chicken-hearted person. We suggest you consult a counsellor immediately.

I smoke 2 to 3 per day. Is it harmful?

A snakebite is a snake bite and the first bite injects adequate poison to take your life away. Several bites only increase the number of external wounds.

I smoke cigarettes with a larger filter portion – Isn’t it safe?

Tests and experiments in the laboratory do not conform to the authenticity of the above statement. 

Quitting Smoking is difficult but staying quiet is tough!

We completely agree with you. Reaching the peak once may be difficult, but possible. The challenge lies in continuing despite provocations. Even handicapped people drive vehicles overcoming their acute shortcomings of impaired limbs. It is the level of devotion, determination and dedication, which matters. 

 

Books & Software

Any interested individual may visit e-stores like eBay or Amazon for browsing their indexes.  Plenty of books and software are available. One may search through any popular search engine also. Many books, articles, journals are available on the Internet itself.

 Quit and Stay Quit - A Personal Program to Stop Smoking: Quit & Stay Quit Nicotine Cessation Program by  Terry A. Rustin

 How To Quit Smoking Even If You Don't Want To by Barbara Miller

 The Tao Of Quitting Smoking by Joseph P. Weaver and Gary Toushek

 Stop Smoking with America's Foremost Hypnotist by Mesmer

 American Lung Association 7 Steps to a Smoke-Free Life by Edwin B. Fisher

 The Only Way to Stop Smoking Permanently - Allen Carr

 The Tobacco Dependence Treatment Handbook: A Guide to Best Practices by David B. Abrams and Michael G. Goldstein

 American Cancer Society's Freshstart: 21 Days to Stop Smoking by Dee, PhD. Burton

 Recovery from Smoking: Quitting with the 12 Step Process by Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman - L.S.W., A.C.S.W., Christopher Douglas Hoffman

 The How to Quit Smoking and Not Gain Weight Cookbook  by Mary Donkersloot

 Lynda Hyder Ferry

 How to Quit Smoking without Gaining Weight by Martin Katahdin

 Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking Allen Carr

 Allen Carr's Easy Way for Women to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr

 Dying to Quit: Why We Smoke and How We Stop   by  Janet Brigham

 Quit: Read This Book and Stop Smoking by Charles F. Wetherall

 A Meditation to Help You Stop Smoking (Recovery Health Journeys Series)  by Belleruth Naparstek

 Self help hypnosis c/d to quit smoking

 Give Up Stop Quit Smoking Self Hypnosis Hypnotherapy CD

 How to Quit Smoking

 

Other Websites to Check Out…

http://www.smokefree.gov/hp.html

http://www.smokefree.gov/

http://www.smettere.com/

http://www.redcross.org/

http://www.quit-stop-smoking.com/

http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com/

http://www.news.utoronto.ca/

http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/

http://www.medindia.net/

http://www.lungusa.org/

http://www.lungusa.org/

http://www.healthypeople.gov/

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

http://www.exchangenet.com/

http://www.drugabuse.gov/

http://www.dimdima.com/

http://www.dh.gov.uk/

http://www.cpaaindia.org/

http://www.cdc.gov/

http://www.cancer.org/

http://tjsamson.client.web-health.com/

http://new.wales.gov.uk/

http://ash.org/

Final Words

Continuous research and innovation have opened up various ways to facilitate you to quit smoking. We are aware that people from different walks of life have been seriously seeking out new and authentic ways of quitting smoking. The list includes psychiatrists and experts from alternate medicines also.

We know there are enough controversies in the methodology. Like whether to take medicine after having quit smoking or not? So we need a counselling session for quitting? Can we leave it permanently? Should we go to a homoeopath or a traditional medical practitioner? Is it better to announce a date or should it be all of a sudden?

We welcome all such controversies because we feel the education, culture and awareness have led to so many controversies, which is really good for mankind.

The reader will find out a slightly different approach in our content. We apprehend the mental tension and agonies of people caused by such a lucrative world. We also feel that people become restless even in trifles because of the mental imbalance caused by stress, stretch and strain caused by the surroundings. We know mainly that the younger generation fails to hold patience and get puzzled due to the mysterious events of the surroundings, where the son hardly hesitates to kill his father.

In such a stage of social and emotional imbalance, we don’t recommend any “slow but steady” process. We don’t know which factor will start dominating inside from tomorrow and moreover when we will have enough time to think and waste on same issues again and again. Why provide solace to the self? We do feel that confidence and determination are the keys to survival. Why shouldn’t we try to increase the level of confidence? If we can increase our inner energy level, then only we can survive at this competitive age. Then why not take a path like meditation, which can really enhance our inner energy level to fight?

Desperation for emancipation from the cherished tradition fueled by personal experiences has resulted in this article. None of us can guarantee that he can witness the next dawn. But every human being must prove that he is a M A N.