| Look around and there are so many different methods | | | | repackaged version of acupuncture but made more |
| that claim to get rid of your smoking addiction but | | | | acceptable for the public. |
| which one is actually the best? As a former | | | | The Problem With All These Methods |
| ex-smoker myself, I'll give you the lowdown. | | | | The problem with all of these methods is that they are |
| Patches | | | | incredibly unsuccessful. Even the last method only |
| Many people opt for the patches straight away. After | | | | provides temporary relief. What they all do is to help |
| all, they're easy to get and you don't need to see a | | | | you make that initial quit easier than just going cold |
| doctor first. I wouldn't say they're exactly cheap but | | | | turkey. |
| anyhow, many people try them first. | | | | And because of that, people have a strange belief |
| When I was a smoker I did the same but I had a | | | | that these methods are actually good. Let's think about |
| strange reaction to them and started to feel sick. Most | | | | that for a minute... |
| people don't and they try to cut down on the patches | | | | What Is The Definition Of A Good Cure? |
| over 3 months. | | | | If you really want to quit smoking then surely you don't |
| Cutting Down | | | | want to start again after 6 weeks or even 6 months? |
| This is actually a pretty similar method to cutting down | | | | Well, that's what happens with these methods. Even |
| on patches. The only difference is that during those 3 | | | | hypnosis, which most people think is a bullet proof cure, |
| months or however long you decide to cut down for, | | | | actually is terrible in the long term. You can look up the |
| you will still be inhaling toxic smoke. Mind you, do you | | | | studies and see it for yourself if you don't believe me. |
| think it really makes a difference - 3 more months of | | | | Sadly, the long term cure rate of most methods is |
| smoke compared to how long you've already been | | | | barely 7% if you fast forward 5 years. But there is |
| smoking for? Personally, I don't. | | | | hope.... |
| Acupuncture and The Laser | | | | Back To My Story |
| This method is a bit of a strange one. It has it's origins | | | | So I've been smoke free now for 8 y |
| in the East and the idea is that after one or two | | | | The difference is that I used a lesser known but much |
| sessions, your cravings will be diminished so that you | | | | more effective method. Unlike all these methods |
| can more easily quit. The interesting thing about it is | | | | above, it wasn't about having extreme willpower or |
| that this is totally unregulated by the FDA or any other | | | | resisting the cravings. Yes, there is actually a way to |
| health authorities. Not just that, but this treatment is not | | | | quit that doesn't involve these. And, because of that, to |
| done by doctors either. | | | | this day I have never again smoked a cigarette and I |
| The funny thing about the laser is that it's relatively | | | | don't get any cravings for them whatsoever. |
| new and gets a lot of publicity. But really, it is just a | | | | |