Complex addiction behind steam pulling from electronic cigarettes lies, no less than addiction to traditional cigarette smoking, which turns the concentration of health authorities into the task of encouraging the quitting electronic cigarette smoking, a task that is no less difficult than quitting its traditional counterparts.
Dr. Mark Picot from the United Kingdom participates in the Independent newspaper, the main reasons behind the difficulty of quitting e -cigarette smoking, and advice for those interested in this.
In the early morning, smoking is one of the general behaviors of electronic cigarette smoking addicts. Dr. Picot says, “Many smoking and electronic cigarettes sleep next to their bed, and they start using it as soon as they wake up.”
The doctor asserts that one of the other clear warning signs of addiction is to maintain something with knowledge that it causes harm.
“Smoking electronic cigarettes causes multiple damage, for example, it can cause physical harm, such as mouth and dental problems, and it can cause psychological damage, because of its close association with the deterioration of mental health, especially among young people, and it can be accompanied by a financial burden, as many people spend on electronic cigarettes money they cannot bear its cost.”
Symptoms of withdrawal
In addition, withdrawal symptoms are among the common signs of addiction to smoking electronic cigarettes, which may vary from person to person. Some people can suddenly take off without suffering from symptoms of withdrawal, while others may have severe withdrawal symptoms.
“The signs are divided into physical symptoms associated with withdrawal, such as nausea, headache and insomnia, which may be very prominent in the first few days, then the severe desire to smoke begins with reaching its peak in the first 3-5 days, and then, the physical symptoms often begin to disappear, then psychological symptoms appear more such as, feeling anxiety, insomnia and feeling weak or depression.”
On the other hand, smoking electronic cigarettes in inappropriate places may also indicate smoking addiction, such as continuous infiltration into the bathroom in a restaurant or in the workplace to smoke electronic cigarettes.
“People often smoke electronic cigarettes in places where smoking is prohibited, because their addiction loses control of themselves and forces them to smoke,” he added.
Why smoking electronic cigarettes causes addiction?
The nature of addiction nicotine, through its association with receptors in the brain, is one of the main biological causes that makes quitting electronic cigarette smoking difficult.
“Nicotine is the main component of electronic cigarettes that affects the psychological state and mental health, and it is known as addiction.”
Nicotine affects dopamine system in the body, which is a nervous path in the brain that is associated with a feeling of pleasure and contentment, as it flows into the brain when smoking electronic cigarettes, and the level of dopamine increases with it, which increases the desire to smoke more and more cigarettes.
On the other hand, it is difficult to stop making the movement to the usual mouth while smoking electronic cigarettes itself.
“You find people who use electronic cigarettes extensively, moving their hands to their mouths continuously to inhale the steam, and this pattern begins to root and this movement becomes usually, so many of them find getting rid of this habit and finding an alternative to it with the same importance as focusing on the biological side and getting rid of nicotine addiction.”
Also, many e -cigarette users are addicted to certain flavors of electronic cigarettes, which are flavors that are not present in traditional cigarettes.
“Electronic cigarettes can be obtained with all types of flavors, from sweets to the flavors of menthol, and there are many people who are addicted to smoking electronic cigarettes because of their severe attachment to a certain flavor in itself,” Dr. Picot.
How can this addiction get rid of?
The motivation behind quitting smoking should stem from the same person, and as soon as the decision to quit smoking electronic cigarettes must be determined. Is it fear for the health condition? Or is it for fears related to elimination of addiction? Or is it financial problems?
“The quarry of smoking should be clear about the reason, because it will accompany him throughout his journey, and will help him stimulate and continue,” says Dr. Picot.
After that, the person must take the necessary steps that help him to do so, which includes:
Choose the right method
There are many methods that must be followed to quit smoking, as Dr. Picot shows that it can be stopped suddenly, reduce the amount of nicotine used gradually, or use alternative treatments for nicotine.
Each way has positives and negatives, so the appropriate method must be determined and then try and make sure if appropriate.
Increased time period between the number of times the smoking of electronic cigarettes
Dr. Picot suggests to people who tend to start their day smoking in the morning, that their first goal is to refrain from smoking for the first 30 minutes of the day, and after adhering to this for a few days it can be extended for another half an hour and gradually increasing the period of time break.
Disturing attention
You should prepare to manage a strong desire to smoke and follow attention methods, which may be wide and varied. For example, some exercise, such as walking for 20 minutes, can help when you feel the desire to smoke.
Drawing, writing, or practicing any kind of games that may help distract attention from the desire to smoke.
Get support
The source of support can be family and friends, that is, the people who document them and those who are close in the event of need to support them and can speak with them comfortably and honestly, and the circle can be wider. For example, the supporter may be a teacher at school or a person at work.