| Most of the treatments for the ludicrous addiction of smoking emphasize on keeping a fair level of nicotine, while applying nicotine patches or providing electronic cigarettes. But, a full-fledged withdrawal from nicotine of cigarettes could well mean chaos.
The smoker is suddenly detached from the substance, on which he had depended so long. The epilogue of withdrawal is surely painful and terrible. But, there is a lot to have good faith in. This direct, no-nonsense procedure is actually more productive than any of the gradual curative measures, which may involve side-effects and mild adversity. Here is an estimated schedule of symptoms and changes that will alter the paradigm of your life and rescue your physical and mental health. It is best to endure the pains and then savor the new found pleasures. Let's assume that you have just quitted smoking. And your time starts now!
20 minute from now... Your initial anguish and trauma are wearing off gradually. Your hear beat and blood pressure have also pivoted back to normalcy. Way to go, buddy!
A good night's sleep and then... You might remember those lonely nights where you only had your faithful cigarettes for company. But they are cancer sticks and not really buddies. A healthy sleep will mark a good beginning and as you wake up, your oxygen levels will smell the coffee as well.
A Day's rest... Your first triumph! You have stayed way from cigarettes for a day, successfully. Now, get that scowl off your face. Your heart is on the road to recovery.
Another Day later... You are missing those damn cigarettes again. Come on now, move on over old flames. You can take some pain killers and stimulants to survive these moments. But your nerves are growing stronger and your senses are waking up to music as well. Endure it, somehow!
A couple of weeks later... You have undergone many improvements in your health. But you have also suffered in a fortnight. You are dead-tired and want to rest a bit. Two weeks from now, you feel refreshed and renewed. You can now start your life again. You don't feel any more hunger for nicotine. The worst is over. Relax and rejoice!
A couple of months... So, you are finally striving to be good again. And you intend to honor your promises and resolutions. But take it a bit easy. Your willpower is still fragile and if you are tempted to have a smoke again, you are going to sink deep into the mess. Avoid peer influences which will urge you to smoke again. Keep recovering and go in for exercises and nutrition.
Half A Year Later... You are strong enough to face your old friends. You can go in for parties and you won't be tempted to actually smoke with your friends. But still be careful. Do not overestimate your abilities. You have broken out of cigarettes. That is quite remarkable. Keep it up, old chap!
A year later... Great job, man. You have successfully kicked the habit for a year. Now continue the same and be a whole new person. |