3 Stop Smoking Techniques - Which is More Effective?

There are three common stop smoking techniques that you could use to give up this bad habit. The problem is that your chances are not that high of actually meeting long term success with all of them. So, it's time to seriously consider what your options are and which one is likely to be the most effective.

Let's start off by stating that these methods will suit different people in different ways. What works magically for one person could be a set up for failure for someone else. Much of it depends on your personality and the symptoms of withdraw that you go through in the beginning.

To be successful by any method you need to collect your mental strength. Resolve never to give in no matter how intense the cravings or severe the mood swings. Meditation may help a great deal.

The first option is of course to just go "cold turkey" and give up cigarettes naturally. This is the hardest way to go for most people because it requires you to stand in the face of temptation with severe mood swings and other physical symptoms of withdraw and not give in.

Nicotine addiction is just like any other in that your body will crave it for awhile. The best bet is to get it out of your system by flushing it out with tons of water and physical exertion that makes you sweat. This is difficult to do while in withdraw.

The next of the stop smoking techniques is to buy some form of over-the-counter nicotine replacement product that will keep some of this substance in your system to reduce the cravings and withdraw symptoms. Many people go this route but it isn't always very effective.

Most products do not really calm the cravings enough to make the process easier, and it keeps nicotine in your body which can prolong the withdraw process. It may help some people just take the edge off a craving occasionally, but used on a daily basis it is not likely to make a huge difference.

The third option is to see your doctor about a prescription medication. Some of these drugs are intended to help reduce cravings without actually putting nicotine into the body and others are common drugs used to take the edge off the withdraw symptoms so you feel at least a little better.

If you are feeling depressed or find yourself very angry and irritable all the time, those are severe withdraw symptoms that could be treated with medication through your doctor. If the symptoms are presenting a problem in your daily life or personal relationships you should consider taking this step, even if you are otherwise doing this naturally.

The most effective method will vary from person to person, so you may want to have a plan that can change with time if necessary. For example, you could try going all natural with some alternative behaviors in place to distract you from smoking. If it gets to the point you feel you may cave and start up again you can always purchase some nicotine replacement gum or patches to get through those rough times.

These stop smoking techniques can be successfully combined into one system where you use different methods depending on your level of temptation. Be flexible and give yourself time to get through withdraw.

Next, get more tips to help you quit smoking and download a free report on the pros and cons of popular stop smoking aids at the Stop Smoking Tip Guide.