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MA In Clinical Psychology

Psychologist•Pune
Hi we good decision to quit smoking. I understand its difficult. Their are steps. He will get craving anytime need to handle beautifully. As well as he has to face withdrawals also. Their is no medicine as such its a psychological disease everything is depend on him. He should willing.
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MBBS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA (Healthcare)

Psychiatrist•Davanagere
Hi there ~
start your stop smoking plan with start
s = set a quit date.
Choose a date within the next two weeks, so you have enough time to prepare without losing your motivation to quit. If you mainly smoke at work, quit on the weekend, so you have a few days to adjust to the change.
T = tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit.
Let your friends and family in on your plan to quit smoking and tell them you need their support and encouragement to stop. Look f...more
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Diploma in Psychological Medicine, MBBS

Psychiatrist•Mumbai
Lybrate-user.
Smoking habit is not difficult to quit if you really decide to.
When you smoke, initial 2 -3puffz are required ones and then you csn throw it away. So this way you can half the total number of cigarettes per day. You csn abruptly stop it but with a consultation of a doctor.
Behavior therapy plays important role.
There are medicated nicotine patches which can really take care of your cravings. You should avoid clues of smoking. E. G do not hang out with the frndz who...more
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Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transact...read more

Psychologist•Bangalore
You must focus on the here and now, on that day to be precise. After all quitting is not that easy due to many factors. So even if you fail one day, you must try and try again. Very few people succeed in their first attempt. Your persistence will eventually pay off. The urge to discontinue is hampered by many factors but the worst of them is the conditioning. In fact these conditions can exist all through the day unlike other addictions. But your desire to want to stop is the most important fact...more
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Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd

Psychologist•Bangalore
Chantix is the current medicine to help with the smoking cessation but a doctor will have to prescribe it to you. It is a wise decision to quit as early as possible and minimize the harm. The urge to discontinue is hampered by many factors but the worst of them is the conditioning. In fact these conditions can exist all through the day unlike other addictions. But your desire to want to stop is the most important factor. But try and try again until you succeed. It is important to find out about ...more
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Psychologist•Palakkad
Dear user. I can understand. Tobacco is addictive. Cigarette also contains 4000+ carcinogenic chemicals other than nicotine. Smoking can affect your mouth, throat, lungs, heart, stomach and brain in many ways. Cancer is one among the potential diseases smoking can cause. The best method is to leave it and continue with your will power. There are other methods like Nicotine Replacement therapy and pharmacotherapy combined. Nicotine chewing gums too help as an alternative for cigarettes. But still...more
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Chew anti tobacco chewing gum,,quit one cig per week,like if u take 10 cig take 10 cig per day upto next week,,then from next week take 9 cig per day upto next week,,this way quit one cig per week,,if u have burning desire to quit then only u can quit it,,also u need proper homoeopathic treatment to get rid of this
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
Stop smoking. It can be stopped by strong will power. Take Nicotine Gum etc. For detail contact Nasha mukti Kendra.
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MSW, Clinical Hypnotherapy, MBA, Post Gr...read more

Psychologist•Guwahati
The best way is to abstain from smoking, and then engage in pranayam, yoga and meditation. Also you should drink atlas 4-5 lit of water daily to keep yourself well hydrated.
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DNB in Psychiatry, completed course from...read more

Psychiatrist•Salem
Why are you thinking of quitting of smoking? it means that you have already understood or gone through the educative program leading the bad effects of smoking. You keep improving your knowledge and in the same you will also get the tips of quitting smoking also. And you try to reduce the frequency slowly and stop it. If you develop any discomfort or your desire is not letting you to quit smoking, you need to see a psychiatrist.
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