Quit gradually 

Quit gradually or gradual smoking cessation is a practice that seeks to reduce consumption slowly.

There are usually two ways to do this, one is by cutting back on the number of cigarettes you consume little by little. And the other is increasing the waiting times between cigarettes, which will lead to the same result, fewer cigarettes per day.

What are the challenges of quitting gradually?

The most important challenges have to do with discipline and organization, keeping a daily count of how many cigarettes we have consumed and what is the limit for that day. Control the waiting times between cigarettes and fulfill them accurately. And also keep a good record of our progress over time.

What are the benefits?

Side effects of quitting smoking can include:  anxiety, difficulty to sleep, increased appetite, depression, irritability, intense cravings and much more.

The advantage of stopping gradually is that we give the body time to get used to relying less and less on substances such as nicotine, which are the ones that cause these effects. We also minimize these effects by doing it gradually.

Quit gradually sound cool but, is it for me?

There are no rules hen it comes to quitting smoking, each person is different and what may work for some may not work for others. The truth is that a lot of people who try to quit don’t make it on their first try. But don’t be discourage. Each attempt will take you closer to the goal. Trying and not giving up is important.

Tips for trying to quit gradually

We suggest looking for a tool that helps you stay organized, gives you waiting times, and keeps track of your overall progress. We recommend an app called Alive and it is specially designed for that purpose.