Stopping smoking is a difficult task, one made even more difficult by the stubbornness of the smoker as well as by the myths that they keep bringing up. It is amusing that people hide behind these myths like a shield. There are a number of myths that you should understand. When you are finally ready to stop smoking you will also be ready to stop hiding behind these myths as well.
Stop Smoking Myth Number One: I will Automatically Gain Weight
For many people, the easiest myth to hide behind is the fear of weight gain. They mention, and quite rightly so, that being overweight is every bit as dangerous as smoking is, but one does not necessarily mean the other. You don't automatically gain weight because you have stopped smoking. Smoking is a dangerous, addictive habit that you have to deal with. Overeating can also be a dangerous and addictive habit that you should also deal with. You can stop smoking without gaining weight as long as you understand that you may possibly be eating because the food just tastes so much better now. You may be eating to take the place of the activity that you use to do during that time. Instead of reaching for a fattening food like a candy bar or a bag of chips, eat a sugar free Popsicle, a piece of hard candy or even a stick of gum especially during the times when you would ordinarily be lighting up.
You can also brush your teeth which will keep you from wanting to smoke or eat in most cases.
Stop Smoking Myth Number Two: I Will Have to Use Medication
For many people, smoking is more than just a habit, it is an addiction. For those people, there are several medications that can be used to help them deal with the addictive feelings and the cravings as well as the feelings of withdrawals. They may also need to have meds for the psychological boost that they give. For others, medications are not at all necessary and may actually be detrimental to the overall goal of quitting smoking.
Not all addicts have to use medications to deal with their drug of choice. Alcoholics often face their addiction without any kind of pharmaceutical help at all as do many drug addicts. What it will take for you to stop smoking will depend on you and you alone.
Stop Smoking Myth Number Three: Withdrawals Will Kill Me
Anyone who has ever faced withdrawals knows how horrible they are- how painful and physical they can be. After a botched attempt at smoking cessation, many people will never want to go back to those feelings- they want to avoid the feelings of withdrawals that they are convinced will literally kill them. You will make it through those horrible feelings. You will be okay and at the end you will have succeeded in quitting smoking. You will have faced and beaten your addictions.
Stop Smoking Myth Number One: I will Automatically Gain Weight
For many people, the easiest myth to hide behind is the fear of weight gain. They mention, and quite rightly so, that being overweight is every bit as dangerous as smoking is, but one does not necessarily mean the other. You don't automatically gain weight because you have stopped smoking. Smoking is a dangerous, addictive habit that you have to deal with. Overeating can also be a dangerous and addictive habit that you should also deal with. You can stop smoking without gaining weight as long as you understand that you may possibly be eating because the food just tastes so much better now. You may be eating to take the place of the activity that you use to do during that time. Instead of reaching for a fattening food like a candy bar or a bag of chips, eat a sugar free Popsicle, a piece of hard candy or even a stick of gum especially during the times when you would ordinarily be lighting up.
You can also brush your teeth which will keep you from wanting to smoke or eat in most cases.
Stop Smoking Myth Number Two: I Will Have to Use Medication
For many people, smoking is more than just a habit, it is an addiction. For those people, there are several medications that can be used to help them deal with the addictive feelings and the cravings as well as the feelings of withdrawals. They may also need to have meds for the psychological boost that they give. For others, medications are not at all necessary and may actually be detrimental to the overall goal of quitting smoking.
Not all addicts have to use medications to deal with their drug of choice. Alcoholics often face their addiction without any kind of pharmaceutical help at all as do many drug addicts. What it will take for you to stop smoking will depend on you and you alone.
Stop Smoking Myth Number Three: Withdrawals Will Kill Me
Anyone who has ever faced withdrawals knows how horrible they are- how painful and physical they can be. After a botched attempt at smoking cessation, many people will never want to go back to those feelings- they want to avoid the feelings of withdrawals that they are convinced will literally kill them. You will make it through those horrible feelings. You will be okay and at the end you will have succeeded in quitting smoking. You will have faced and beaten your addictions.
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