What is the leading contributor of death in America? Smoking, often heralded in Hollywood movies, is amongst the top contributors of death.
According to a CDC report, smoking is proven to be a primary risk factor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). About 80% of COPD deaths can be attributed to smoking. In addition, smoking increases the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, several types of cancer (other than lung cancer), infertility in women, stillbirth and sudden infant death syndrome, premature skin ageing and osteoporosis. In addition, the dangers of secondhand smoke are also well known and amply documented as well.
Quitting This Habit Isn’t Difficult!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 68% of Americans have stated a wish to stop this habit. Peer pressure, a fear of re-lapse and simple inability to stop smoking are some reasons why people find it exceptionally hard to get rid of smoking.
In addition to providing patients with smoking cessation programs that really work, Rekha Shrivastava M.S. have provided the following helpful tips that’ll aid during the program.
The first thing to do is preparing by;
- Setting a reasonable quit date
- Getting rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, workplace
- Review past attempts at quitting (if any)
Get Support and Encouragement
You’ll have a much better chance of being successful at getting rid of smoking (for good!) if help and encouragement is always near you. There’re a number of ways to get support from such as;
- Inform your family, close friends and co-workers of your decision to quit smoking. Ask them not to smoke around you, nor provide you with any cigarettes (even if you beg for them).
- Talk to your healthcare provider about entering a smoking cessation program. Blossom Hypnosis is one of such programs that helps smokers not only in effectively dealing with re-lapse but also gaining back their self-esteem and confidence.
Learn New Skills and Behaviors
During this period of restraint, you’ll more than likely go through urges to smoke. This is when you must find ways to distract from the urges. This can be done by;
- Talking to someone (a positive support system)
- Going out for a walk whenever you feel the urge to smoke
- Changing your everyday routine (even little changes count)
- Do something that relieves stress
- Plan an enjoyable activity to do every day
- Drink plenty of water
Be Prepared for Relapse and/or Difficult Situations
Relapses normally occur within the first 3 months (after quitting). If you find yourself smoking again within this period, don’t be discouraged! Always remember that it takes several attempts for most people to finally quit smoking. Just keep a lookout for the following difficulties that can be encountered;
- Drinking alcohol
- Being tempted by other smokers
- Weight gain
- Depression or bad mood
It’s better to consult a medical practitioner that focuses on effective treatments for all of the above. One expert is Rekha Shrivastava M.S.
Not only does Blossom Hypnosis offer smoking cessation programs but also help with weight loss, pain management and treatments to re-build lost confidence and self esteem. So, get in touch today or sign up for personalized group sessions led by the professional. hypnosis for weight loss,
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