Around 30% of the population smokes tobacco, being the most widespread addiction and one of the main causes of unnatural death. Because no matter how nice the tobacconist’s woman may seem, burning tar and swallowing the toxic fumes she gives off is not natural.
Almost 8 million people die around the world every year from a legal substance that causes addiction and a multitude of deadly diseases. If you smoke, you are surely familiar with the unpleasant photos of tobacco packages; and yes, that can happen to you one day if you don’t stop smoking as soon as possible.
Of all the possible remedies that are promoted to quit smoking, the one that has proven most scientifically effective is psychotherapy (everything else still works by mere placebo effect, that is, by pure chance).
8 reasons why you are interested in starting therapy (as soon as possible) to overcome your tobacco addiction
In this article I am going to explain to you why psychotherapy is the best option for you to overcome your nicotine addiction At the end of the article I tell you a very good way to start.
1. You will have someone to accompany you in the process (and who knows what they are doing)
The Internet is a wonder that has allowed us to share a lot of knowledge and ideas for free throughout the planet. Now, in addition to kitten videos, there are also many hoaxes, false information and scams.
The main advantage of hiring a psychologist to help you quit smoking is that will be able to provide solutions adapted to your specific case (yes, even if your brother-in-law also smokes, you don’t smoke in the same way, so the same solution is not going to work for both of you). A person who is an expert in your problem, who has helped many other people with difficulties very similar to yours, and who already knows which approaches work best for each case. Many sensible people would say that is priceless.
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2. You will know in depth the origins of your addiction
It doesn’t matter how many motivational phrases you repeat to yourself or how many talks and conferences you swallow: If you don’t understand how addictions work and how yours was formed, it is very difficult for you to get out of it Because? Well, because you will surely continue making the same mistakes from the past over and over again. And those mistakes will lead you to the same result: continue smoking. The good thing is that a specialized psychologist will ask you questions and help you understand what things are important and what are not.
Most people are surprised to see that by the end of the first session they already see their problem completely differently. So much so that many times they run to tell their families what they have learned in their first session and how good they already feel.
Many smokers report that What they find most difficult is to stop thinking about tobacco and their desire to smoke at certain times of the day So difficult that this worry and desire to light up a cigarette does not allow them to sleep well, does not allow them to concentrate well when working or studying, and their struggle with tobacco (and what it means in their life) overshadows everything else.
4. You will learn (proven) techniques to get rid of anxiety about smoking
If you choose a specialized psychologist, after telling you about your case, they will be able to advise you on the best course of action in your circumstances, as well as the best steps to reach your destination. He is not going to tell you what occurred to him that morning when he got out of bed, but rather what he has proven in many cases of therapy (and with scientific evidence) what works and it really helps people smoke less or even quit completely after a short time.
5. You will feel less guilt and more confidence Nobody, absolutely nobody smokes because they want to.
People smoke because they don’t know how to be without smoking. And so It awakens all kinds of unpleasant emotions, such as guilt, shame, frustration, feelings of failure. A psychologist will help you work through these emotions and change the way you see things and how you feel.
You will also begin to experience progress (less cravings, fewer cigarettes smoked) and you will feel much more confident, realizing that a change is possible.
6. They will teach you strategies to avoid relapses in the future
As I often explain, the main reason why so many people fail in their attempts to quit smoking is skipping that phase of self-knowledge and subsequent preparation of an effective relapse prevention strategy.
Because, Sooner or later, everyone has some more difficult time, some life crisis, an argument with their partner some social event where there are many people smoking, and the chances of relapse will multiply.
The psychologist will help you work on different strategies to prevent you from smoking again once you have quit. So that the “last cigarette” is truly the last.
7. You will be able to help other people around you to quit tobacco
When you make the first changes (or even quit smoking altogether), the rest of the smokers around you will start to get curious and they will be much more likely to ask for help just like you.
The best thing you can do is share your progress with others, so that they are encouraged and convinced that it is possible for them too, if they put themselves in the hands of a professional.
8. You will stop smoking permanently (forever)
Achieve the long-awaited victory against tobacco and the tobacco industry. Recover your life, your freedom, and feel more vitality than ever
What is the first step to quit smoking?
I suggest an exercise. It’s so simple, so simple, that it’s super effective.
Take a sheet of paper and Take a few minutes to write down the reasons why you want to quit smoking It may seem obvious, but this simple gesture will help you clarify your objectives and set goals. It is without a doubt the best way to start your path towards a smoke-free life.
The second step is to contact a professional, and make an appointment. I am a psychologist specializing in addictions and I have been helping hundreds of people quit smoking for years. Contact me and I’ll tell you how.
