I am suffering from a smoking problem. I just can't quit it. If I do not smoke I feel really uptight like depressed.Please suggest me something for quitting smoking.

Question

Dear Lybrate User, I can imagine how difficult it can be for you to deal with Smoking compulsion which has lead to depression. There is a huge amount of energy behind these acts like smoking habit, there is a powerful drive in addiction. We need to know what that drive is? Lets call your smoking Problem as an addiction for an instance. Addictions are all substitutes actions They take the place of a more direct response to feelings of helplessness in a particular situation. Like you are more controlled by your addiction than the real you. You can work with this issue by seeing a counselor or a clinical psychologist. Hope you feel better soon sending you power to deal with this. Take care Tip: Let that child mature (your sub personality who likes to smoke) and give a nick name and talk to the sub personality is to who you are? Example: "Relax" ,In control" could be the nick name of that sub personality in you. With this 10 to 15 minutes conversation you will understand the drive and slowly you can take in charge of this compulsion.

Sneha Khelani · Accepted Answer

Dear Lybrate User, I can imagine how difficult it can be for you to deal with Smoking compulsion which has lead to depression. There is a huge amount of energy behind these acts like smoking habit, there is a powerful drive in addiction. We need to know what that drive is? Lets call your smoking Problem as an addiction for an instance. Addictions are all substitutes actions They take the place of a more direct response to feelings of helplessness in a particular situation. Like you are more controlled by your addiction than the real you. You can work with this issue by seeing a counselor or a clinical psychologist. Hope you feel better soon sending you power to deal with this. Take care Tip: Let that child mature (your sub personality who likes to smoke) and give a nick name and talk to the sub personality is to who you are? Example: "Relax" ,In control" could be the nick name of that sub personality in you. With this 10 to 15 minutes conversation you will understand the drive and slowly you can take in charge of this compulsion.

Krishna Murthy · Answer

High level of motivation is required to give up and win over any addiction. .you can try Nicotine gum and consult amental health specialist for detailed evaluation and to increase your levcel of motivation.