After 15 years of choking down 'heaters' like they were going out of style, I walked away without the aide of anything outside of myself and figured that other people might want to do the same thing. I'm going to explain how I did it in the hope that some of the information may help you do exactly what I did. The important thing to remember is that I didn't have to use gum, patches, pills, or anything that was purchased. The first thing for you to realize is that most everyone that writes articles, has blogs, or claims in any way to want to help you quit smoking, is trying to sell you something. This is important, because at the end of the day that's all they care about…selling you something. I don't want to sell you anything (unless you happen to be an angler), I simply want you to realize that you can stop smoking. If I did it after 15 years, anyone can do it, no matter how long they've been smoking. The second, and most important thing, to remember about stopping smoking is that all that matters is what you think about quitting smoking. The act of smoking doesn’t matter. What matters is what you think about smoking and quitting smoking. Do you think stopping smoking is going to be difficult? Do you think that you like smoking and it relaxes you? Do you think that you're addicted to nicotine? If you answered yes to any, or God forbid all of these questions then guess what? Stopping smoking is going to be very difficult for you. I discovered that stopping smoking was totally about what I though about stopping smoking. So I stopped telling myself that stopping was going to be difficult. I stopped telling myself that smoking relaxed me. I stopped listening to all the BS about being addicted to nicotine and instead chose that I wasn't addicted to anything. I began realizing how much my clothes stank and how much I stank after smoking. And I did all this while I was still smoking. After about six months I was completely fed up with smoking and everything that it entailed. One day I went in my pack of cigarettes to get a smoke and realized that there was only 1 left. I knew it was my last one. I smoked it and haven't touched a cigarette since. It was as simple as that. I came across a quote that sums the whole thing up. "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change." I changed the way I looked at smoking, and the act of smoking changed. It was as simple as that.
Acupressure is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that can be used to alleviate the symptoms of many illnesses and disorders. By putting pressure on certain points throughout the body, corresponding to the meridians or energy centers as understood by ancient Chinese medicine, energy blockages are removed, allowing the body to function in optimal health.
This approach may prove beneficial to smoking cessation in a number of ways. By strengthening the body's natural processes acupressure may help flush out toxins, thereby alleviating the discomfort of withdrawal from nicotine or other harmful substances. It promotes relaxation, which addresses any underlying stress that could be contributing to your smoking habit. There are also specific points which are thought to correspond to the suppression of compulsive appetites, such as overeating or smoking.
Several such points are located in the ear, and therefore require a more specialized treatment approach than other more easily accessed points on the body. For this reason, as when dealing with any serious health condition, it is best to consult with a professional practitioner. Treatment generally does not take long before results are noticeable, and the lack of side effects is a popular feature of this type of smoking cessation method.
Acupressure has been found to show rapid, lasting and impressive results, particularly in helping people get through the difficult nicotine withdrawal stage with fewer unpleasant side effects than usual. In some cases treatment has even resulted in making cigarettes taste unpleasant, making the process of quitting easier. It has been used successfully where other methods have failed.
With the many different forms of smoking cessation available, acupressure may not be the one that first comes to mind. However, the results show that it should be an option you keep in mind, particularly if you have tried other methods with little success. Stimulating the body's own natural healing processes, and providing relief from the unpleasant sensations typically experienced during an attempt to quit smoking, make acupressure a viable alternative for many.
Explore your options in stop smoking methods and products before choosing the strategy with the best chance of working for you. Remember, your desire to change is key, so start by becoming very clear about your goals, your reasons for quitting, and the tools you will use along the way. A well designed plan is your best chance for success, and is worth spending some time and thought developing in order to be prepared for the obstacles and challenges you will likely encounter. With the right amount of organization and support, you are off to a great start and can begin looking forward to reaching those all-important milestones, one hour, one day, one week at a time. Start taking steps towards better health today - you and your loved ones deserve it.
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