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Question: I want to quit smoking for good. Have tried everything and failed. Is there professional help available to help me quit smoking?
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
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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,
XXXX
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,
XXXX
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
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
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
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Dr. Prasad
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