You have to be mentally ready, before you stop smoking. If you are not ready, it will be waste of energy and time to try.

One thing is the mentally part; another is the nicotine withdrawal symptoms. So it might be a good idea to prepare yourself for this part as well.

Willpower alone will often not do it. You will probably need a little help too. You can find a lot of products that will remove the worst urge to smoke. Those products (like e.g. from Nicorette and Nicotinell) dampen the nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Nicotine plaster and nicotine chewing gum are the two most popular nicotine products. Other options are nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray and nicotine tablets.

Many of the cigarettes you smoke is probably more a matter of habit than a desire. The cigarette after lunch or at the bus stops; is it because you want a cigarette? Or has it just become a (bad) habit that you do not think about?

Look critically at your smoking situations. Then you will be able to reduce your cigarette consumption significantly. This way you can take deliberated choice, when you decide to light a cigarette.

What do you dream about? Can you afford it? If not, you might if you can spend your money there instead of on cigarettes.

Reward yourself (or the family) with nice presents, when you haven’t smoked for a week. And do the same again after a month and a year; then you will have the motivation to keep fighting, when it gets tough.

A good way to make the reward present is piggy bank. Every day without smoking you put the amount you normally would have used for cigarettes in the quit smoking piggy bank. Then you can see how much money you save. And after a few month there is probably enough for a nice vacation.

Another great preparation before you quit smoking might be to write down your thoughts about your future smoking cessation project. Write your reasons to quit smoking, what you think will be the hardest etc.

Then you can find encouragement and new motivation in the writings, when the crisis hits you; and sooner or later it will. A quit smoking diary might also be a good idea. Here you can confess all your ups and downs in complete confidence.

Martin Elmer is the editor of Rygeafvaenning. Here you can also read about Rygestop hypnose.

E cigarettes have combined the latest in micro-technology to make an alternative for smokers. They provide similar benefits available to those wishing to reduce their smoking or perhaps wanting to quit. They are promoted as being comparable to patches, pills and nicotine gum, but still provide the oral satisfaction that smokers enjoy. Since the irritating smoke is removed, they are much more socially acceptable.

These devices are made possible and are built using micro-electronic technology. They incorporate very small rechargeable batteries and replaceable cartridges. The cartridges contain the different flavors that are available as well as water, nicotine and the other necessary ingredients. All of this is held together in a very sturdy and durable casing. They come in very convenient travel kits so they can go everywhere with you.

The convenience of always having them with you and because the smoke is eliminated, you will find them a healthier alternative. Typical cigars and cigarettes cause the most harm because of the by-products of burning tobacco. Nothing is burned now, so the health risks to the circulatory system, heart and lungs is greatly reduced. You can still enjoy the satisfaction of smoking without offending anyone else.

The design of electronic cigarettes is such that a smoker will still retain the pleasure of smoking without the harmful additives tobacco cigarettes provide. The tars, additives and the carbon monoxide are removed. The user will get the nicotine craving fulfilled and have the feel of holding a cigarette. There is no more lighting up. The tips are available in different colors so no one is confused as to it being a real cigarette, and not alarmed, if in a social setting.

The components of smokeless cigarettes are made up of three parts. The rechargeable mini-batteries, the flavored cartridges, and an atomizer that produces the vapor. Each puff is electronically monitored to prevent over-use. It provides the intake of nicotine in a water vapor that is exhaled and disperses almost immediately when exhaled.

Starter kits are available which will include a carrying case that can quickly be recharged and carried with you. Some may include an additional battery and usually include a choice of the flavors you would like to try. You will immediately notice there are many more flavored cartridges available than with your old tobacco brands. Some will include fruit and other exotic flavors.

It is important to note that electronic cigarettes are under the same limitations as are all tobacco products. Some companies have chosen not to offer flavors other than familiar tobacco brands because they do not wish to encourage youngsters to use them. Many have reported they were able to quit or reduce their smoking because there are different levels of nicotine available in the cartridges.

E cigarettes have become popular because of the advantages they offer. There is the obvious reduced health risks. There will be no more distasteful ashtrays filled with ashes and butts to deal with. No more smelly clothes or offensive smoke to irritate others. You will probably find immediate savings over your old cigarette habit. And you can again smoke in areas where it is currently banned. Any and all good reasons to make the switch as soon as possible.

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