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How To Quit Smoking?

Hi

I used to smoke say five years ago After getting down about eight months ago i had a cigarette then another and binged smoked this made me feel sick So i stopped Now every time i start getting negative thoughts depression i turn to a cigarette Have a few over a couple of days feel sick stop another couple of weeks do the same The nasea seems to be getting longer I know its stupid I have been on a depression drug for many years citapram I am getting myself into a viscious circle and need to stop it any ideas
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Addiction Medicine Specialist 's  Response
yes.
first, having a strong health reason to quit.
second, the nicotine relationship to its receptor (where it hits inthe brain) is a bit complex. Overstimulation of the target weakens what the target does... less happens with the nicotine receptor when it is whacked by a nicotine hit. BUT the number of receptors goes up to compensate... so.. BIG withdrawal.. BIG effect of First Cigarette.
Therefore, nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing it......

will NOT be the entire problem. CUES that trigger thoughts of smoking. gosh, out of space... a directed question to me I have a custom webpage for Just YouR Answer! send that inquiry through this site to me for the rest of the answe
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How To Quit Smoking?

yes. first, having a strong health reason to quit. second, the nicotine relationship to its receptor (where it hits inthe brain) is a bit complex. Overstimulation of the target weakens what the target does... less happens with the nicotine receptor when it is whacked by a nicotine hit. BUT the number of receptors goes up to compensate... so.. BIG withdrawal.. BIG effect of First Cigarette. Therefore, nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing it...... will NOT be the entire problem. CUES that trigger thoughts of smoking. gosh, out of space... a directed question to me I have a custom webpage for Just YouR Answer! send that inquiry through this site to me for the rest of the answe