Health Discussion en http://backend.userland.com/rss /view_topic.php?pid=96#96 96@ Topic: Need help quit smoking Message: Norman, It seems you really like to abstain from your smoking habit. Its so good that u are well confident to yourself. Most important to quit smoking is realization of self assessment. You are strong enough at this point of view. If you have been smoking for any length of time, smoking has become linked with nearly everything you do – waking up in the morning, eating, reading, watching TV, drinking coffee, etc. It will take time to "un-link" smoking from these activities. That is why, even if you are using a nicotine replacement, you may still have strong urges to smoke.One way to overcome these urges or cravings is to recognize rationalizations as they come up. A rationalization is a mistaken belief that seems to make sense at the time but is not based on facts. You are probably recognizing many of this common rationalization whatever already you are feeling & thinking (feeling bored everywhere, no fun without smoking....)Yes, for this worst life threatening habit you missed your good opportunity. Don't think you wouldn't come up once again. Just be steady. Here are some tips given below to help you keep your commitment to quitting:* Avoid people and places where you are tempted to smoke. Keep off visiting some more days at your friend's house. Later on you will be able to handle these with more confidence. *Try to alter your habits, daily routine as well as take a different route to work such as exercise or do hobbies that keep your hands busy Switch off alcohol or coffee some more days. It might knock your nicotine craving habit.  *. If you feel that you are about to light up, Take a time .Delay yourself. Wait at least 10 minutes. Often this simple trick will allow you to move beyond the strong urge to smoke. * Tell your family, friends, and co-workers that you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out where you can see them.* You can buy some nicotine replacement products without a prescription such as nicotine patch, gum or lozenges which can be used discreetly to quickly satisfy cravings. The antidepressant drug bupropion can help control nicotine cravings. It's available as a prescription stop-smoking aid under the brand name Zyban. It's best to consult your health care provider (e.g., doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking cessation coach or counselor) to decide which product — or combination of products — may be best for you. Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:18:06 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=95#95 95@ Topic: Need help quit smoking Message: One trick to stopping is replacing your smoking activities with new activities, like exercising or reading.   :first: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 02:08:04 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=91#91 91@ Topic: Need help quit smoking Message: Hello everyone, Well I just decided to quit smoking, not because I want to, but I don't see any other way to suceed in life. I have been smoking for about 15 years now, almost every day. I recently lost the chance to get a really great job because they were going to drug test. If there wasn't a drug test I would've gotten the job no problem. I have now been free of smoking for about 1.5 weeks, and I am hating it. My life seems so boring now. I live in a town where it seems like there is nothing to do. I will just be sitting at home, bored, and thinking to myself, "I could go over to my friend's house. He will have weed and I can smoke with him, and it will be a good time." Well I can't do that anymore, so I have no idea what else to do. Does anyone have any suggestions? Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:09:05 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=46#46 46@ Topic: How much is too much (alcohol)? Message: Actually it depends on so many factors.At 1st you should know really are u alcoholic?Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble.Even if you are not alcoholic, abusing alcohol can have negative results, such failure to meet major work, school, or family responsibilities because of drinking; alcohol-related legal trouble; automobile crashes due to drinking; and a variety of  alcohol-related medical problems. Under some circumstances, problems can result from even moderate drinking--for example, when driving, during pregnancy, or when taking certain medicines.The amount of alcohol required to produce this benefit in healthy adults - less than one standard drink (10 grams of pure alcohol) a day for women and about one for men.There are no further health benefits to be gained by drinking more than this amount.Actually, Americans drink almost ten times as much beer as they do "hard" liquor. Although the content of alcohol in beer is relatively low, this means that one-half the alcohol drunk is consumed as beer. Given these facts, it seems reasonable to say that there are many alcoholics who are only beer drinkers.All alcoholics who try to merely cut down on drinking are unable to do so indefinitely. Instead, cutting out alcohol (that is, abstaining) is nearly always necessary for successful recovery. However, if you are not alcoholic but have had alcohol-related problems, you may be able to limit the amount you drink.  If you cannot always stay within your limit, you will need to stop drinking altogether.You will get help more from under the following topics at this web site:http://www.ndri.com/news/researchers_set__a__standard_level_of_alcohol-67.htmlhttp://www.ndri.com/article/alcohol_and_the_body-69.htmlHope u have got ur answer.Good luck. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 02:41:36 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=40#40 40@ Topic: How much is too much (alcohol)? Message: How often or how much drinking do you think indicates a problem? I have had people tell me I drink too much, they even think I have a problem. I can go weeks without a drink, or even wanting one. Sometimes when I decide to have a beer after work, I can have as few as 1 or 2, or if I decide I can put away a 6 pack. My drinking does not prevent me from working. Some have said that those who have mentioned me having a problem are hyper-sensitive to alcohol, due to living with an alcoholic father. Thoughts? Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:55:16 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=34#34 34@ Topic: My husband is addicted to internet based video games Message: Genniangel, i am really worried for ur situation.Actually,internet Game Addiction is no different than dealing with any other type of addiction. Whether you are addicted to gambling, cigarettes, sexual deviancy, or eating Milky Way bars, all addictions have certain basic elements in common. A high degree of commitment to breaking established habits is required, as are persistence, dedication, honesty, and self-compassion. 1. Setting an absolute schedule or time limit for how much time he spend on the 'Net. 2. Forcing himself to stay away from the 'Net for several days at a time. 3. Placing self-imposed computer "blocks" on certain types of services. 4. Setting an absolute policy for him of never signing on to the net at work (unless this is required for his job). 5. Establishing meaningful (but not harmful) consequences for him for failing to keep his word. 6. Applying these self-imposed consequences until he do regain your ability to keep his word consistently. 7. Forcing himself to do other things instead of spending time on the net. 8. Resolving to learn how to derive other more healthy sources of pleasure in life to replace or even exceed the pleasure he got from being on the 'Net. 9. Asking for help whenever he feels he is a not being successful. 10. Avoiding people or environments that might encourage him to return to his addictive behavior.You also can make a plan which is considered as self-imposing such a powerful motivator. This strategy worked like a charm. The trick is to keep 2 days from becoming 5 days, or 5 days from becoming 10 days, etc. Here you will need a  plan to keep an occasional relapse from triggering a return to his  video game addiction. Sat, 09 Sep 2006 07:24:29 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=30#30 30@ Topic: My husband is addicted to internet based video games Message: My husband and I have been married 12.5 years. he has always been addicted to some kind of game. I have done everything I can think of and nothing helps. Right now he is addicted to City of Heros which is an internet based video game. He won't help me around the house anymore, thank God we don't have kids for him to neglect! We do have dogs that he wanted..but now he doesn't even want to take them outside to go potty! I don't know what to do with him...anytime I try to talk to him he gets upset. The game lasts for hours upon hours. He is loosing sleep and his business isn't thriving like it should because of this game! I thought he was about over it after a year, but now they are coming out with a new version of the game and he is getting very excited about that too. I don't know what to do...any suggestions? Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:04:36 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=4#4 4@ Topic: How to quit smoking? Message: You need sheer determination, reaching out, and believing in yourself that you finally able to "let go" of this lover. If you have friends quitting with you then its very effective. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:32:14 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=3#3 3@ Topic: How to quit smoking? Message: I know I should stop smoking. It's the most important thing to do to improve health. But it is very hard. I need suggestion please. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:23:11 -0400