Q I am a heavy smoker. How can i stop smoking? Are there any medicines to suggest?
First of all let me congratulate you for your willingness to quit smoking!! As you have already decided to quit smoking, half the task is done, as nothing is as good as firm determination. I can give you few tips which will surely help, if followed regularly - First of all choose a date when you will quit smoking, this will prepare your mind. Let your friends and family know about your decision so they can also encourage you. Make sure you dont have easy availability of cigarettes, remove it from your home, car, office etc. Smoking tobacco is both physical and psychological addiction. Nicotine from the cigarettes provides a temporary addictive. Because of nicotines "feel good" effect on your brain, eliminating it as a regular intake will cause your body to experience physical withdrawal symptoms and cravings. But remember, these are only the temporary symptoms and cravings. It will gradually fade away with the passage of time when your body will learn to manage a nicotine free stage. When you face instant craving for smoking you can divert your mind by going for a walk, drink a glass of water, kiss your partner or child, play with your kid or dog, wash the car, clean your cupboard or closet, have sex, chew a piece of gum, have a cup of herbal tea, deep breathing etc. Your doctor can prescribe you medicine to cope up with withdrawal symptoms and few products like nicotine gum, nicotine patch according to requirement.nFor more information visit http://www.topdoctorsonline.com/mens-health/health-conditions/article/are-selfesteem-issues-holding-you-back-from-quitting-smoking-108