Basic Methods of Quitting: Handing Stress..Studies have reported that individuals exposed to stress are more likely to abuse nicotine and other drugs or undergo relapse.

These are stressful times for all and may be particularly difficult times for people who are more valuerable to substance abuse or may be recovering from an addiction.

Many clinicians and substance abuse professionals suggest that stress is the NUMBER ONE cause of drug abuse, including smoking. The cigarette you smoke to relieve stress may be causing the stress.

Handing stress .. Medidtation can wipe away the day's stress, giving you a clean slate. You can practice meditation anyware-at home. on the bus. at work or wherever you are. Anyone can practice meditation. It's SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE and doesn't require any special equipment.

Cold Turkey-This is putting down the cigarettes and not picking them back up , NO MATER WHAT.

Tapering off-One way is to cut back a predetermined number of cigarettes each day until you are smoke free. Another is to smoke less of each cigarette. 50% of the tars and nicotine are contained in the last 1/3 of the cigarette.

Postponing-This is putting off the time you start smoking each day. Wait an hour later each day before lighting up, until you are not smoking at all.

Replacement/Substitution-Changing the nicotine delivery system can be helpful to overcome the dependence on the physical act of smoking before addressing the nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine patch, Nicotine gum, and herbal remedies maybe helpful.

Withdrawal-Hypnosis, accupunture, and other natural substitutes such as deep breathing, exercise, relaxation and drinking plenty of water as healthy lifestyle replacements are the preferred methods for some.

Combination-The method that works for each person is very individualized. Smoking is so ingrained into everyday habits that quitting is almost like recreating a whole new life-style. Therefore, quitting is a process of change and may require a combination of several of there methods.

If you try to quit on your own, and feel you need the extra support of a trained counselor  in group or individual session, please contact me.

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