Okay, I know what you’re saying: “Oh, please not another article telling me the same things about how smoking is bad and that I should stop.”
Sure, it’s no secret, smoking is bad for you; even the box itself is littered with warnings! It causes a magnitude of health problems, including 90% of all lung cancer. It is also a fact that that it’s expensive and that it makes everything around you reek. So then, why doesn’t everyone quit?
Thing is, the best way to quit is a subject on which every health expert has their own opinion. Nicotine gum, prescription treatments, cold turkey… there are so many options for someone looking to quit. However, if there were a one-size-fits-all solution, the number of smokers would be a fraction of what it currently is, don’t you think? Fact is, nicotine addiction is a tough one to beat, no doubt about that!
Here’s the good news: new studies suggest there might be an alternative way to stop using tobacco by tricking your brain. Smoking tobacco is both a physical addiction and a psychological habit. On the one hand nicotine provides a temporary and addictive high, and eliminating that regular fix will cause your body to experience physical withdrawal symptoms, but because of nicotine’s ‘feel-good’ effect, you may also become accustomed to smoking as a way of coping with stress, anxiety, and even boredom. And yes, studies have proved that you can override the need for a powerful drug like nicotine by tapping into the power of your brain.
Every day without a cigarette is a success. It’s like riding a bike, there’s no shame in falling, as long as you get back up and try again. You can do this!
From January 2018 Fedhealth members will be able to join the smoking cessation programme to help them quit smoking. For more information click here.
Source: www.webmd.com, www.helpguide.org, www.psychologytoday.com, www.treated.com, www.mindfithypnosis.com, blackdoctor.org, whyquit.com, www.verywell.com, www.nerdfitness.com, zenhabits.net, www.dovemed.com, www.mindpowernews.com
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