Quitting smoking: withdrawal symptoms, treatment of dependence on tobacco

The severity of the withdrawal syndrome depends on the individual characteristics of the body, the type of drug, the duration of its use and the degree of dependence on it. Of course, the withdrawal syndrome with addiction in persons addicted to heroin or alcohol is significantly stronger than the withdrawal syndrome with smoking. Nevertheless, to quit smoking, you must seriously show willpower.

The opinion of doctors-narcologists converges on the fact that you should quit smoking immediately. Gradual weaning from cigarettes only increases the painful sensations and increases the duration of the withdrawal from this harmful habit. At the same time, the ultimate goal in this "weaning" in the overwhelming majority remains unreached. In addition, the families of smokers are more likely that children will repeat the bitter experience of parents and also start smoking. This is due to the desire of the younger generation to imitate the older, as well as a certain level of dependence acquired as a result of passive smoking. Therefore, smoking should in no way be in the family tradition.

If you quit smoking, there is an abstinence syndrome, which can be treated with specialized medications.

Difficulty quitting smoking

With the refusal of tobacco smoking, the intake of nicotine from the outside stops, which almost immediately causes a number of painful sensations. Irritability, weakness, mental discomfort, headaches, dizziness, loss of ability to work, nausea, or, conversely, increased appetite - that's far from an incomplete list of the symptoms of withdrawal symptoms with smoking cessation.

Installed in the subconscious installation "cigarette + puff = pleasure" leads to the fact that the patient's mind begins to look for all sorts of strong arguments in favor of smoking or at least smoking the "most recent" cigarette. The situation is complicated by the fact that cigarettes are available, and the smoker has no "good reasons" to stop smoking right now. Obviously, for the majority to surrender and buy cigarettes is much easier than to withstand the withdrawal syndrome, treatment for addiction to tobacco. After all, it is extremely difficult to defeat a bad habit.

Having suffered several days without tobacco, the patient can think about the fact that he has good will power , that he can quit smoking at any moment, but for the time being there is no vital necessity. Although the painful sensations after 4-5 days of quitting smoking become minimal, there remains the strongest psychological dependence on addiction. A sick addicted person begins to think that "quitting smoking is not difficult, but life is more interesting with a cigarette", and lights up again. To avoid this, it is necessary to show willpower and perseverance in the decision taken.

What can help with abstinence syndrome? First of all, these are individual personal volitional qualities and an unwavering intention to quit smoking.

Is it possible to ease the withdrawal syndrome treatment that is prescribed by an experienced specialist? Nowadays electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular. Concerning their effect, there are many conflicting reviews, but if you do not succeed in stopping smoking yourself, then it's worth trying.

Many quit smoking helped nicotine chewing gum. However, it has a number of contraindications, so before using, be sure to read the instructions. There are also a number of drugs containing nicotine. If you quit smoking, the withdrawal syndrome, whose treatment may require the use of the above funds, lasts no more than 5-6 days.

Often in the cessation of smoking a vital role is played by life changes for the better. Many people quit smoking when they enjoy sports, new ideas and deeds, travel. And when in the circle of constant communication some non-smokers, the smoker also does not want to show itself from the worst side.