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Psychiatrist•Chennai
Nicotine is the active ingredient in cigarette and chewable tobacco. But there are hundreds of other carcinogens and psycho-active substances and they are highly dangerous to the physical and psychological health a person. People can smoke as unhealthy way of coping stress, part of nicotine withdrawal, to overcome short term depression and anxiety (which it worsens over a longer term). To overcome this the withdrawal needs to be addressed and anti craving medications started and comorbid anxiety...more
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Use of smokeless tobacco is rising. In several trials, nicotine replacement and bupropion have been ineffective for treatment of patients who use smokeless tobacco. Varenicline (Chantix), a partial agonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, is effective in helping smokers to quit

48 hours after you quit, you already start to lower your risk for heart-attack. Three days after, the nicotine is gone. And the withdrawal hits its hardest. One to three months after you quit, the withdra...more
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Psychiatrist•Dehradun
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You can try nicotine gum at your level. If you do not get a good response, you can see me at my clinic. We ll plan a treatment for you.
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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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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Steps
Throw away cigarette butts and ash. ...
Open up all the windows and run fans. ...
Dampen a dishrag with vinegar and wave it in the air. ...
Use an air freshener to try to mask the smell. ...
Brush your teeth and wash your hands. ...
Wipe down the walls and upholstery with vinegar and water.
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MSW, Clinical Hypnotherapy, MBA, Post Gr...read more

Psychologist•Guwahati
You need to consult a qualified counsellor in your area and take their advice to get yourself released of all emotional trauma you hold within
Symptoms suggests you are too much overworked and anxious
You can engage yourself in some form of yoga or relaxation to take care of your stress and anxiety as apparently from your situation it seems you are very anxious. You should also share issues with close friends and pursue your hobbies to buildup your self esteem. Maybe gardening, writing, ...more
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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You must understand that one must have the will to quit it ( having understood the bad effects of tobacco on your overall health ). For that you must have a plan ( so that you can adjust all your daily routine in such a fashion that you do not need nicotine kick any more ! ). Start with exercising everyday which relaxes the mind and boosts the self confidence, and brings clarity of thought. Please learn Yoga and pranayam which can rejuvenate your whole body and remove the craving naturally. Read...more
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Asked for female, 20 years old from Hyderabad
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Yoga & Naturopathy Specialist•Mumbai
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There are various organisations who conduct sessions for such people you need to take him over there. As 20 years is long span and if I am Not wrong his health is already affected.
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