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Nicotine Withdrawal - Learn Why it Defeats You Almost Everytime

Surveys show that about 90% of smokers wish they could quit smoking; that supposedly seem to be an overwhelming majority, but why haven't they done so? Those tried and failed would be quick to blame nicotine and the withdrawal symptoms that followed, but are those the only culprits?

Generally, when one has the desire to give up smoking, he or she tends to rush through the process, in hope that everything will be over in matter of days. Like most, they adopt the 'cold turkey' act - stop cigarettes intake all at once. Such method, if successful, will be the cheapest and quickest way to quit smoking. Many, however, failed to realize that cold turkey is not for everyone; not only it puts a lot of stress on the body, it can permanently break your will to quit smoking if done incorrectly.

Unless a firm determination and the right mindset have been in place, you will most likely fail to overcome nicotine withdrawal. The addictive nicotine may be out from your body in 3 days, but the craving continues for years, and hence goes with the battle to resist all cigarette temptation. Whichever method you choose to quit smoking, if you have not make a complete preparation for your smoking cessation endeavor, all efforts will be half-baked.

That said, though it might sound basic, a lot of smokers fail to organize a solid long-term plan to cope with nicotine withdrawal, hence wreaked their dream of becoming smoking-free. Having a simple, effective plan can do a lot in determining the outcome of your quitting attempt - to begin with, here are some of the most important steps that must be included in your to-do lists right on the very day you make up your mind to toss cigarettes:

1. Support
Inform friends and family about your decision. Your commitment to quit smoking will be much easier if you have strong, positive moral support around you. They will also be more understanding at time when you are not in your best behavior.

2. Best Date to Begin
Choose a week you would least likely to get any disruption, stress or pressure. Symptoms like intense craving, insomnia, fatigue, inability to concentrate, headache, cough, sore throat, stomach pain, dry mouth and more will be pretty much normal around these times. This is the most crucial moment - drink lots of water to flush out the nicotine in your system faster, it also sates the desire of smoking for a little while too.

3. Suppress Craving
Go online and search for images of tar-tainted lungs or dying cancer patients. Print it out and paste it right at the door so you will see it everyday. Each time the craving hits, take a minute of your time viewing it again. This help thwart off the thoughts of having "just one more" cigarette especially as you make your way through the early days of nicotine withdrawal.

4. Distract Yourself
Keep yourself busy and occupied throughout the day - by doing something you like. The busier you are, the more distracted you will be to even think about the withdrawal symptoms. Also consider some light exercise; it reduces cravings while helping you feel better in general.

5. Keep Your Body in Comfort
At the end of the day, indulge yourself in a hot bath or do whatever pampers and relaxes you. Get a good rest so you'll find yourself better equipped to start the next day off on the right foot.

Eventually, the symptoms disappear and the strong hold nicotine has over you loosens up its grip. You will break the habit for good in 3 weeks, however, the urge to smoke remains for another one to three years - though this should not be much of a concern if you are psychologically prepared since the beginning.

Get ready to quit smoking? Or are you among those who tried but failed every time? Now here is the good news; you don't need to do special exercises or drink water to curb craving, you don't need to face the side effects by taking drugs such as Chantix, you don't need nicotine patches, gums or some 'cold turkey' method, and certainly you don't need to suffer from anxiety, hunger, weight loss and more.

Michael Tanner

Get ready to quit smoking? Or are you among those who tried but failed every time? Now here is the good news; you don't need to do special exercises or drink water to curb craving, you don't need to face the side effects by taking drugs such as Chantix, you don't need nicotine patches, gums or some 'cold turkey' method, and certainly you don't need to suffer from anxiety, hunger, weight loss and more.

Learn more at http://www.stopsmokinginstantly.info and see why 95% of smokers successfully quit using this unique method. The author, Michael Tanner has also wrote articles about dangers of smoking and harmful smoking effects.

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