"From today that's enough." One morning you wake up, convinced that this is the right time. Throw away the package. You look in the mirror and decide that the time has come quit smoking. Or at least you think...
But then the first coffee arrives. The lunch break. That stressful phone call. And within a few hours, you're there again, cigarette in hand, disappointed in yourself because you are not strong enough to make a point.
The truth? It's not a matter of willpower. You lack the right tools to face this choice.
Quitting smoking is a particularly difficult decision. Not only because it is a real ritual for smokers. But cigarette smoking generates a strong physical and psychological dependence.
And when we decide to stop, everyone takes over withdrawal symptoms: nervousness, hunger, irritability, strong desire to smoke. Which immediately make us retrace our steps with a lit cigarette in our mouth.
Luckily, there are a number of natural remedies which can ease the urge to smoke, reduce withdrawal symptoms and, as a result, actually help you quit once and for all.
CBD: to fight nicotine addiction
In first place we have CBD (or cannabidiol): a legal and non-psychoactive molecule of cannabis. Which proved to be an excellent ally in quitting smoking permanently.
The reasons? As demonstrated by numerous scientific studies, CBD is a strong natural anxiolytic and relaxant, which can reduce the classic withdrawal symptoms we saw above and avoid relapses.
If you want to learn more, on our blog you will find a practical guide to follow step by step quit smoking in 4 weeks thanks to CBD.
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Calming herbal teas
Anxiety, nervousness, sleep problems. These are all symptoms you may experience when you quit smoking. It is the body that protests because you took away his nicotine.
Drink one cup of valerian, chamomile or passionflower, even 2 times a day in the first week, can calm you, help you sleep and control mood swings. Making your journey more bearable.
Release endorphins with physical activity
We like smoking because it gives us instant gratification. When we stop, that feeling of satisfaction disappears and the brain misses it.
Doing physical activity is one of the most effective ways to reduce the desire to smoke because it naturally releases endorphins: pleasure hormones similar to those induced by nicotine.
A sport, but also alone 20-30 minute walk outdoors are more than enough to fight stress, improve mood and give the brain a new source of happiness, but this time healthy.
Moving also helps prevent weight gain: a problem that often worries those who want to quit smoking.
Strategic nutrition
Eating well and drinking lots of water are two moves that can make you emerge victorious from the abstinence period. But what to eat and (above all) what to avoid?
- Drink at least 2 liters of water per day, to purify you and reduce nervous hunger.
- Crispy fruit and vegetables, such as carrots, apples, celery, fennel, are perfect for keeping your mouth busy and blocking the urge to smoke.
- On the contrary, avoid to a minimum coffee, alcohol and sweets: known to be immediately accompanied by a nice cigarette.
Ask a professional for help
Quitting smoking is not a matter of having more willpower than others. But to have the right tools to tackle this journey as lightly as possible.
And sometimes, above all if we have smoked for many years, quitting on your own can seem like an impossible challenge.
In these cases, there is nothing wrong with ask a professional for help. Indeed, it is a symptom of great maturity and the desire to say enough is enough once and for all.
So, don't have any problems whatsoever in contacting a expert that could help you.
Having said that, I salute you and I hope that these remedies can help you stop smoking permanently.
