Nicotine is known to be one of the most addictive substances. That makes it very difficult for smokers to quit smoking. Smokers also develop psychological attachment to the habit of smoking. They develop certain triggers to smoking. Activities which encourage a smoker to light up are known as a trigger. One must keep an account of such triggers and try to avoid them while trying to quit smoking.
There are lots of smoking cessation techniques available which help a person to quit smoking without severe effects of withdrawal symptoms. Smoking cessation medication helps a smoker to fight the cravings for cigarette. Without the help of smoking cessation medication, a person might take a long time to quit smoking.
Nonetheless, these medications also have some side effects. The most common side effects are diarrhea, gingivitis, chest pain, back pain, headache and dizziness, polyuria (excess urination), menstrual disorder in women, hypertension, weight gain and the decrease in blood sugar levels, anxiety, depression and emotional disorder. The side effects are a result of chemical reaction in the body. As the body undergoes the process of cleansing itself, it may show some abnormal side effects. These side effects should not discourage one from trying to quit smoking. The side effects are short lived and can be controlled by some medications. Medicines are available for chest pain, gingivitis, diarrhea etc. Weight gain can be controlled by proper diet and exercise. One can also try to
Quit smoking naturally . There are plenty of natural methods to quit smoking like hypnosis, acupuncture, herbal methods, counseling etc. These methods are cheap and affordable and have little side effects.