How to Quit Smoking

A habit is developed after a lot of regular practice. Once you are comfortable with it, time flies with the speed of light. And after a few months or weeks in some cases, it becomes a part of your life and is really hard to quit.

Now if the habit is good like exercising, it will make you better and if it’s not good like smoking then you are on a one way Road full of sufferings and pain. So choose a Habit wisely. In this post, I'll share some details on How to quit smoking.

What is Smoking

Smoking is a practice of firing material and inhaling the smoke that is released. Common Smoking examples are Smoking Cigarettes, Hookah, Rizzlas(drugs wrapped in paper), sulfi, etc. All are popular in different areas of the world and can be seen in Movies and Music Videos.

Why Should I Quit

Often people say that they've been smoking for years and they are happy with it. Then why should they quit it? The best answer to this is to see the list of some benefits of quitting. So when you quit

1. Your Blood Pressure, Pulse rate, and temperature of your hands and feet get normal after 19 minutes.
2. Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream reduces to half in 8 hours.
3. Carbon monoxide and oxygen levels are back to normal in 12 hours.
4. Risk of sudden death is minimized in 24 hours.
5. Taste and Smell senses are restored in 48 hours.
6. The respiratory system is Normalized in 72 hours.
7. The physical dependence on nicotine is over after 7 days.
8. Blood circulation and skin hydration is improved and premature wrinkles are gone in 21 days.
9. Physical Condition is improved after 90 days.
10. Risk of Death due to heart disease is almost 50% less after 1 year.
11. Risk of developing lung cancer gets lower to that of a healthy non-smoker after 5 years.

These benefits are more than enough to understand why you should quit smoking.

Methods of quitting

There are a lot of methods to quit. But their effectiveness varies from person to person. It requires patience, firm determination, and a strong will to quit smoking. That's the reason why most of the people start it again.

Two common methods are as follows

• Quitting it slowly by reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke daily. Substitute it with nicotine gum or tea. And ultimately quit it. This approach is suitable for heavy smokers or people with large social circles.

• Make some adjustments in your daily routine, and Suddenly quit it. The first 72 hours are crucial, you will face anxiety, depression, frustration, dizziness or tiredness. The good thing is these withdrawal symptoms only last for 72 hours. You need to stay away from smokers because anything can trigger it again. Try to write a diary this will empty your mind. You will be more calm and strong.  And soon you will be normal again.

The second method is more effective but you need to consult your doctor before using it.

Myths about Quitting

These Most popular myths will follow you when you’ll try to quit smoking.

Smoking can boost your metabolism and you’ll gain some weight after quitting.

Yes! You will gain some weight. But this weight can be reduced.

Smoking can help you relax and stay calm

No! Smoking increases heart rate resulting in anxiety and tensed muscles.

Nicotine is not good for you.

True in a sense that addiction to anything is bad. Cigarettes have 6999 additional chemical compounds other than nicotine. But other nicotine sources like tea are much safer and can be considered as a substitute.

There are many other myths out there.

Best Way to Quit

The best way to quit is the one that suits your body and mind. However one important thing is the time when you quit. It is good to quit it at night. Smoke your last cigarette 3 to 4 hours before bedtime and then go to sleep. You will get a 12 hours bonus without any effort.

I hope this information helps you to Quit Smoking

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