{"id":1470,"date":"2016-06-16T19:09:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T19:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stopsmokinghypnosisbayarea.com\/?p=1470"},"modified":"2021-10-14T12:50:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T12:50:52","slug":"the-easy-way-to-quit-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/the-easy-way-to-quit-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easy Way to Quit Smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quitting smoking<\/a> is not an easy task, no matter how strong-willed a person might be. Nicotine is one of the most highly addictive substances in the world, and is comparable to being addicted to heroin. There are many different ways to try to quit smoking<\/a>. Nicotine patches, gums, lozenges, or even the cold turkey method can work. Statistically, however, using Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy has the best odds for people to quit smoking<\/a> for life. This article will discuss the different ways of quitting smoking<\/a>, how effective they can be, and which method is best for each individual.<\/p>\n

The Nicotine Patch<\/h2>\n

The nicotine patch is one of the most commonly used methods to try to quit smoking<\/a>. It is a small adhesive patch that sticks to the skin and releases an amount of nicotine into the body that helps with nicotine cravings. The idea behind the nicotine patch is to give the body a regulated amount of nicotine to suppress the need to smoke cigarettes, and then gradually decrease the amount until it is no longer needed. These patches are available in different quantities of released nicotine, depending on how much and how long a person has smoked.<\/p>\n

Gums and Lozenges<\/h2>\n

Gums and Lozenges offer the same type of nicotine replacement as patches, only they are used when the person feels a craving for nicotine, rather than having a consistent supply. Chewing gum or having a lozenge also has the benefit of giving the mouth something to do, other than smoking a cigarette. This method helps with both the physical addiction as well as the psychological need the brain develops after years of repetitive smoking actions.<\/p>\n

Effectiveness<\/h2>\n

These methods of gradually weaning off of nicotine are the most popular, so it could be argued that they are the most effective. They don\u2019t allow for the smoking of cigarettes, but nicotine and other chemicals are still being transferred into the body. This means that these methods are not necessarily the safest way to quit smoking<\/a>, but can be the easiest.<\/p>\n

Fentanyl Patch<\/h2>\n

The fentanyl patch is a prescription pain reliever that is narcotic based and can be extremely habit forming and even dangerous if not used in the proper doses. They have many dangerous side effects to your health including overdose, fatal breathing problems, and is fatal to children and adults if ingested or not placed on the skin properly. Only a medical professional can tell you if this is the right method of quitting smoking<\/a> due to the potentially dangerous side effects.<\/p>\n

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Cold Turkey<\/h2>\n

The method of quitting cold turkey means to simply pick a day to stop smoking and then cease smoking all cigarettes and nicotine products, hopefully permanently, after that day. This is a popular method of quitting smoking<\/a> in that there are no other chemicals or potentially expensive products needed, making it very cost effective.<\/p>\n

The downside of the cold turkey method is that the withdrawal symptoms can be quite intense, which will be discussed later in this article. With other methods there is a gradual withdrawal of nicotine from the system. This is not the case with the cold turkey method, and the shock of a lack of nicotine and other chemicals to the brain can cause some discomfort. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 80{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} of people who successfully quit smoking<\/a> have done so using the cold turkey method. However, most experts do not recommend this method as it is quite a shock to the system. In order to achieve this high effectiveness rate the smoker will require a tremendous amount of support from friends, family, and others in their lives.<\/p>\n

Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms<\/h2>\n

Nicotine is smoked or absorbed into the body in many ways. It provides a small stimulant in the brain and increases dopamine levels, giving pleasure. When you quit smoking<\/a> and the brain no longer receives the nicotine and other chemicals, withdrawal symptoms can occur.
\nThese symptoms include:<\/p>\n