Suggest Ways To Quit Smoking

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: I want to quit smoking for good. Have tried everything and failed. Is there professional help available to help me quit smoking?

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern for quitting smoking
You can very easily quit it and I will definitely help you in best possible way

At the outset I would like following details to help you better
Since how long you are smoking
Number of cigarettes you smoke a day
What's the response with nicotine gums and e cigarettes

you can go for alternative or complementary medicines which I will be able to tell you accurately if you can answer my questions

waiting for your reply

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (13 minutes later)

Thank You Doc for your prompt answer. Please find my answers below :-

1. I have been actively smoking for 8 years
2. Currently i smoke around 7 cigarettes a day on working days and around 3-4 during weekends
3. Nicotine gums are effective for a day or two but i go back to smoking as my craving isn't satisfied
4. E-ciggs were not effective atall and also left a soar throat

Additionally would like to add that i smoke more on work days than holidays and even when i smoke less do not have any withdrawal symptoms, I guess its more psychological and i smoke more out of compulsion than anything else.

Looking forward to your help in getting back to a healthier lifestyle

Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider these guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply and I really appreciate your concern for healthy lifestyle.
Looking at your description you can't be labelled as addicted
You can very easily quit it
Have a strong dedication and self motivation to abstain it.

Whenever you have an urge to smoke, speak to some of your friend or family members or anybody at your workplace

Keep good games or music in your smartphone or laptop
You can listen music round play games
Don't keep the cigarettes with you
Spend quality time with family and friends
Deep breathing exercises during the urge will definitely help you
This is the time you can really quit smoking

Hope this answers your question

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad