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What are the methods to quit smoking without using medicine or nicotine gums?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to quit smoking. Everyday something happens which makes me smoke another stick. I am sick of smoking but nothing is helping me out. I have already tried meditation to do some exercise and all but in the end, I cannot control and again I start smoking. I am not willing to have any medicine or nicotine gums as a solution, if something else you can recommend that would be helpful.
Answered by Dr. Aneel Kumar

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Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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Hi,

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See smoking comes under the addiction to nicotine. Addiction has multifactorial etiology, for example, peer pressure, family history, personality factor, maladaptive way to deal with stressors, underlying anxiety, and depression. As far as treatment is concerned which is dependent on patients motivation, motivation should be strong enough to quit because treatment would only facilitate you for this action. You strongly require medication and counseling for motivation and to understand your psychological condition.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is smoking.

Investigations to be done

Investigations to be done are all baseline investors.

Differential diagnosis

The differential diagnosis is depression.

Treatment plan

For treatment, I suggest, tablet Bupropion 75 mg three times a day.
Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At January 29, 2019
Reviewed At May 27, 2025

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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