We guess that there is no one who is not stressed in the time period we are in right now. Our lives were already difficult, and when the pandemic was added to it, it became even more difficult, and this sometimes broke our strength to fight... Smokers lit a cigarette in these difficult times (and there are hundreds of examples that this should not happen...) and tried to fake comfort themselves. They delivered. So, how should you combat stress after quitting smoking?
In this article, we will give useful information about how we should follow the stressful situations we encounter after quitting smoking, so that we do not fall into the trap of smoking again...
Nicotine It makes stressful or difficult situations worse
Let's see what the nicotine in cigarettes causes from this perspective...
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Nicotine affects the heart rate and It causes blood pressure to rise, so the hard work of the heart makes it difficult for it to relax completely.
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When you do not smoke for a while, you experience nicotine withdrawal, and because of this withdrawal, you feel stressed and restless.
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When you smoke a cigarette after this restlessness, nicotine relieves this withdrawal and gives a short burst of dopamine, which is a reward for our brain.
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But as your heart rate and blood pressure rise, the cycle begins again.
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Within six weeks of quitting, most people say their mood is better and they feel less stressed than when they smoked. p>
Ways to cope with stress without smoking
Whenever there was a stressful scene in TV or TV series before the smoking ban, Cigarettes were lit, and this was imprinted on people's minds, and many people associated this event with stressful moments in their own lives, and today smokers perceived salvation when they were stressed as cigarettes... So, how can we cope with stressful situations after quitting smoking without smoking? Here are a few ways…
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Make time to do things you enjoy:Try to do whatever brings you pleasure, whether it's lying on the couch watching a movie or polishing your nails. decision to continue? you give it
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Get physically active: Exercising, walking or even jogging will be a great escape from stressful moments. You may need to push yourself a little to do physical movements, but after a few tries, your body will be ready to move even without you asking. Getting plenty of exercise for both your physical and mental health is one of your most powerful weapons to cope with stress.
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Learn to say no: There is a movie released in 2008. Yes It was called Man and starred Jim Carrey. In that movie, the nay-sayer who was against everything started to say yes to everything and some things changed in his life. It is necessary to learn how to say no, similar to the one in this movie. There are some things or jobs that stress you out. Even if these requests come from your closest people, you should know how to say no when necessary. When you say yes, you know that you will be stressed unnecessarily and this will push you to shorten your distance from smoking. So learn to say no to the right person at the right time… This way, the time will be up to you for the things you really want to do…
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Breathing exercises and meditation: Breathing today There are many applications called therapy. Calmness through breathing and ways to cope with stress are taught. In fact, when you search for breathing exercises on Instagram, you will come across many breathing techniques that are free and will really relax you. If this does not suit you, you can try techniques that will bring you inner peace, such as meditation or yoga...
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Talk to someone:Sometimes you just want to talk about the situation you are experiencing, do not expect a solution. ... In order to cope with stress, sometimes talking to someone can be extremely good. This can happen with a close friend or a professional counselor... The things you keep inside may grow day by day, empty them before they overflow...
3-step exercise to reduce stress
Step 1: List the emotions and situations that cause you to smoke. Do you feel the urge to smoke in the following situations?
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Stuck in traffic� �work?
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Are you stressed about work?
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Worried about your finances?
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Are you upset with your partner?
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Are you disappointed by the children?
Step 2: Think about how you can handle these situations without smoking
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If you're at home, you can watch a DVD, read a magazine, or even spend a few minutes in your bedroom.
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If you're at work, wander around or make yourself a snack or a cup of tea. Anything you can do to distract yourself from the situation that makes you want to smoke will help.
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If you're in traffic, play some music or the radio – something different from what you usually listen to – or put something ready to explode in your mouth. Keep mint on hand. Apply what you have found, if you still have difficulty, this time benefit from the relaxing effects of acupuncture, phytotherapy and aromatherapy, which are complementary medicine practices.
Stay with health and love...
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