The psychologist listed non-standard ways to quickly give up cigarettes

There are people who can quit smoking easily – once and for all, but more often than not, quitting a bad habit can be quite difficult. As Doctor Peter writes, psychologist Mikhail Khors told how it is easier, faster and safer to quit this bad habit.

First of all, it is worth recognizing that nicotine is a narcotic substance that causes addiction. The expert suggested dividing a piece of paper in half into two columns, writing “Addiction Goals” on the left and “My Goals” on the right. They will be opposite. For example: on the left – “shortness of breath”, on the right – “easy breathing; on the left – “diseases”, on the right – “active longevity”.

Every time you get the feeling you previously called “wanting to smoke,” remind yourself that this is not what you want. This feeling is analogous to drug withdrawal, craving for tobacco, but you yourself want what is written on the right half of your sheet.

The second tip is to reprogram your psyche. It is necessary to make sure that smoking and cigarettes move from the status of “norm” to the status of “danger”. For example, to replace the words “smoking” with “poison poisoning”; “cigarettes” to “tobacco teat, stink, poison”;

In addition, you can change the way you smoke. This will allow you to do it consciously, that is, focus on the process itself: count the number of puffs; listen to taste sensations; smoke with closed eyes and unaccustomed hand/fingers.

According to the expert, this will lead to a significant reduction in the number of cigarettes per day, and then to a complete refusal.

The psychologist also recommended reading books and watching movies about the dangers of smoking and stop hoping that you can quit smoking easily or magically. Quitting smoking is hard work. Readiness for trials will make the reaction to difficulties more calm.

Finally, do not delay giving up tobacco. All the methods described must be applied for 2-3 days, no more.