Chewing gums, patches, pills— you may have tried any of these countless times to quit smoking but nothing really worked. You may have stopped for a few days, weeks even, but you eventually give in to temptation again and light just one more cigarette or empty that packet of smokeless tobacco into your mouth. Don’t be too hard on yourself though. You’re not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of people incessantly struggling to permanently quit tobacco habits- be it smoking or smokeless. Don’t be discouraged by your unsuccessful attempts. It’s never easy to change a habit you’ve had for so long. Habits are deeply ingrained into your subconscious mind and can take more than your will power to change.
Quitting is easier with professional help
Talk to your healthcare professional about tobacco cessation because only a professional can suggest what therapy & products will help you in the long term. Not all techniques/ products work for everyone. Together we can explore which products might be right for you and when to start taking them.
A Tobacco Cessation therapy begins with a detailed patient intake questionnaire which helps to know about the medical history alongside the nicotine dependence (reasons, type, duration,etc.) – which helps in designing the perfect therapy for each individual.
The therapy includes-
- Psychological and Behavioral Counselling
- Mindfulness Questionnaire
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Supplements for Symptomatic relief & withdrawals
All the therapeutic steps address the habit at the root, unlocks the subconscious mind, caters to individual needs, and hence helps to save “one life at a time”
Best Way To Quitting Smoking
- Remind yourself why you quit.Let it inspire you to continue.
- Speak to an expert. Success rate of quitting smoking without medication is as low as 3-5%.
- Quitting pays off. Money you’d spend on cigarettes can be spent on fun activities for you and your family.
- Support from others matters.Let your loved ones be a part of your quit journey.
