The Truth About Nicotine Addiction

We tend to think smoking is a strong physical addiction that’s impossible to break. Is that true? What do science and logic say about this?
Discover the truth about all forms of nicotine addiction (smoking, vaping, smokeless tobacco, nicotine substitutes) and how to quit for good.
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The CBQ Method™, is a psychology-based 4-stage method that removes your desire to smoke.
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About Nasia Davos & CBQ Method
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Nasia Davos (MBPsS, IPPA, BSc, MA) used to smoke, and she tried every method available, but nothing worked for her. That’s why she created the CBQ Method™.
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  • @liliekusmierz4321
    @liliekusmierz4321 Жыл бұрын

    First of all praises to God 🙌 then Nasias Davos program l successfuly after 30 years of inhaling nicotine managed to stop and never looked back. I indeed egree with Nasia that it is mainly a mental addiction which needs fixing! lve been a happy non-smoker for 1 year and 11 months now 🎉 Thank you again for doing what you're doing 🌹

  • @clementyn4530

    @clementyn4530

    9 ай бұрын

    God has no place here. And he cares not about this. So you are just trying to promote God. Let's not. God doesn't want that

  • @dulblack215

    @dulblack215

    9 ай бұрын

    Conu

  • @dulblack215

    @dulblack215

    9 ай бұрын

    Congratulations

  • @lauragabriel4898

    @lauragabriel4898

    7 ай бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @liliekusmierz4321

    @liliekusmierz4321

    7 ай бұрын

    @@lauragabriel4898 thank you ❣️

  • @jackieunderwood1906
    @jackieunderwood1906 Жыл бұрын

    447 days smoke free! MENTALLY I told myself $11.91 a pack is CRAZY, so thanks to this lady I quit and manage to stay quit.

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your success Jackie!!

  • @clementyn4530

    @clementyn4530

    9 ай бұрын

    Not the nicotine. Nicotine mimics acetylcholine in the body aka the things that make your muscles contract. Which is why you feel heavy

  • @SarahBoyd002

    @SarahBoyd002

    7 ай бұрын

    $60 for a pack of 30s in Australia (heavily taxed)

  • @Cirathos
    @Cirathos3 ай бұрын

    At nearly $30.00/pack, I quit 5 months ago, cold turkey. Smoking is a relationship, not a habit. Ending a bad relationships is easy, but, ending a relationship that you still enjoy is hard. The main reasons for why I smoked was not for pleasure, it was boredom. Even after occupying myself with many other things, I still get cravings because I enjoyed it, hence, missing it. I was, and am a very fit person, able to run 10km a day, even when I smoked. I do not notice any easier breathing, (smoked for 20 years), nor smelling better because I never smoked in my car or house, and always brushed my teeth after. I quit because I know smoking cigarettes is not a good healthy choice, but mostly, the COST!! I smoked 2 packs a week. My overall motivation was monetary. I still miss it, but won't smoke cigarettes anymore.

  • @maturepopcorn
    @maturepopcorn Жыл бұрын

    I’m 6 days smoke free, but in the last 26 days I’ve only smoked twice, after smoking a pack a day or more for the last 6 years. I started when I was 17 and now I’m 23. For a few months in 2018 I smoked 2.5 packs a day; chainsmoking all the time. I’ve tried to quit so many times, with or without patches, and I’d never made it more than a day before, but after I started watching these videos I finally got to that point where I just finally said, “I’m done. I have to be done.” These videos have helped so much. I’ve already saved $293.92 in the 26 days since I quit, and I’m so grateful for these videos. ❤

  • @LTR2022

    @LTR2022

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done, you've beat the habit early aswell 👏 👍

  • @JustMe-cs5zq

    @JustMe-cs5zq

    2 ай бұрын

    🥳🥳🥳

  • @grumander5378

    @grumander5378

    2 ай бұрын

    Just keep going - it has worked for me. I am well over a year free now. I love to check in every now and again to hear about other escapees and to thank my lucky stars that I AM FREEEEE!!!!!! All the best to you x

  • @vijethegde5618
    @vijethegde5618 Жыл бұрын

    yes smoking is mostly a mental addiction. people get back to smoking even after months after quitting.

  • @konpsymusic

    @konpsymusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Even years n decades, you lose your grip, you slip 💯

  • @YourWaytoGermanLanguage
    @YourWaytoGermanLanguage Жыл бұрын

    Second try, 28 hours now

  • @scottiebeanz7344
    @scottiebeanz7344 Жыл бұрын

    1 year and 10 months today! These videos SAVED MY LIFE! Thank you@ you are so relatable and angelic! You really shed some light on everything! God bless you! You are Queen! ❤🎉🙌🏻

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your success!!! And thank you so much for your kind words 🙏

  • @christopherm7755
    @christopherm77556 ай бұрын

    I’m trying to quit vaping and I’m feeling so motivated by your videos. Thank you!

  • @IlyasTako

    @IlyasTako

    3 ай бұрын

    Me too I'm trying to quit vaping, actually I went from cigarettes to vaping,let's wish eachother good luck

  • @usernametaken4106
    @usernametaken4106 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for providing all this content for free! I quit cold turkey 4 days ago. I was unprepared, but I came across your videos as the withdrawals started to kick in. I came to find out how long the physical cravings would last, but I got stuck binge watching to learn more about the systematic approach to behavior change with a mindful touch. Thank you again, you shine light and gave me a map on what was previously the dark and unknown road of quitting

  • @wendyowen969
    @wendyowen969 Жыл бұрын

    I have been nicotine free for 2 months now thanks to this method. I am over the cravings, but still have the odd thought, "Wouldn't it be nice just to sit and have a cigarette." This has lead me to fail so often in the past, but not this time.

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your continued success Wendy!! With time any remaining craving thoughts will become fewer and farther apart. Well done for recognizing how the craving mind is trying to trick you!! It may help to watch this video, where I explain why odd thoughts occur and how to handle them: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aH-tzNKTZJC4XbA.html

  • @Missmewithdat
    @Missmewithdat3 ай бұрын

    Thank you l needed this it’s been 5 weeks no smoking and I’m awake at 3 am in a bad mood l know it’s the dopamine levels but l can’t see myself going back l just have to watch these and keep going

  • @GTRliffe
    @GTRliffe Жыл бұрын

    i quit smoking once, i used patches for 6 months too help with craving. i couldn’t stop the patches until one day i forgot too wear it and felt nothing during the day. i quit the patch that same minute! before this i would need too feel the nicotine from the patch enter my bloodstream, i used too feel that i couldn’t go the day without it-until that one day i forgot it was on, i knew then it was all a trick

  • @JustMe-cs5zq

    @JustMe-cs5zq

    2 ай бұрын

    WOW!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!!

  • @Cristype1diabetic
    @Cristype1diabetic Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you, I am suffering a lot with this terrible addiction. Thanks for tips.

  • @wellingtonsboots4074
    @wellingtonsboots4074 Жыл бұрын

    Before when I got stressed, I would automatically smoke. But now it's been months since I smoked even though I still get anxious. This channel has really helped and yes I think addiction to smoking is mental

  • @ryaninot9577
    @ryaninot9577 Жыл бұрын

    271 days smoke free!

  • @BlitzKrieg-fc8up
    @BlitzKrieg-fc8up Жыл бұрын

    I quit a couple of years ago and started again after several months.. I really regret that.. but for me, when I did quit, I found it easier to NOT count the days, I didn't keep track of when that last day was (so definitely it's mental). I am about to quit again and determined to keep it out of my life for good. Thanks for your help.

  • @CBQMethod
    @CBQMethod Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Do you agree that smoking is mostly a mental addiction?

  • @henrypaul8823

    @henrypaul8823

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it’s both. It’s intertwined. The body can affect the psychological functions. Every thought in the mind is a chemical reaction.

  • @ossi1134

    @ossi1134

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes i do. I started smoking at 12yrs old and im 19 now. I use strong snus and smoke. Its really hell i feel like i cant be an day without it. I really hope that i can stop oneday

  • @christopherfulk
    @christopherfulk7 ай бұрын

    This is the most helpful video I have seen for nicotine addiction

  • @doloreshigbie1892
    @doloreshigbie1892 Жыл бұрын

    This is so true.. Ok.. I am going to work at this.. Thank you..

  • @carlataylor9924
    @carlataylor9924 Жыл бұрын

    ❤ I love how you explain the mental addiction. Rewatching your videos after quitting is so awesome because I now have an emotional AND logical experience for my brain to link positive thoughts with being a non smoker. When I was first learning your method, the logic was there but I hadn't yet experienced the emotional freedom through my own actions. Now, both feel aligned so anytime I rewatch one of your videos, my brain is benefiting even more! Off topic, but I love all your blouses too! So unique! ❤

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Carla for your insightful comment and your kind words!!

  • @carlataylor9924

    @carlataylor9924

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CBQMethod You're welcome Nasia! 😊 I meant every word!

  • @gavinhookway2756
    @gavinhookway27568 ай бұрын

    It's %100 mental for me. I'm on day 3 as a non smoker. Thank you for your videos ❤

  • @SamratTripathyChannel
    @SamratTripathyChannel Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nasia for these wonderful reminders

  • @weslyjonesohtun4711
    @weslyjonesohtun4711 Жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @tapashyarasaily4869
    @tapashyarasaily48698 ай бұрын

    from 1st jan 2023 till sept 13 2023...ive quit and not had a puff. but theres a craving...i dont know why it hits sometimes.

  • @Holmelin91
    @Holmelin91 Жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @JudithTheROSE
    @JudithTheROSE4 ай бұрын

    Where can I find the statistics that states the addiction is 80% mental and 20% physical it doesn’t show up when I search.

  • @plumeretbonnet
    @plumeretbonnet Жыл бұрын

    you are great Nasia! thank you.

  • @helenkd1755
    @helenkd1755 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the knowledge you’re offering!

  • @karengreene1999
    @karengreene19996 ай бұрын

    I’d like to know if drinking water flushes out the nicotine faster? It makes sense but I’d like to know the actual answer.

  • @hereb4theend
    @hereb4theend6 ай бұрын

    It's easy to stop smoking when you no longer want to be a dragon anymore.

  • @Jack-hd7ct
    @Jack-hd7ctАй бұрын

    I have a question were you a smoker or did you smoke for a while you have good advice.can you answer my question thank you

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    Ай бұрын

    Hello. I was a smoker. I shared a bit of my story here: kzread.infoL12URvRuo2g?feature=shared

  • @rehanahmed2138
    @rehanahmed21387 ай бұрын

    Totally agree with u only mentel addiction ❤

  • @SarahBoyd002
    @SarahBoyd0027 ай бұрын

    I wake up to smoke regularly throughout the night. So it does eake me up. Dmoke about 15-20 a day.

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    7 ай бұрын

    Being woken up because of the addiction is highly unlikely if not impossible, yet at the same time it may seem true. For example, you may be waking up to drink water, go to the bathroom, or because of an uncomfortable position or alcohol-related insomnia (just some common scenarios) and then your mind is awake and tells you to smoke. Smoking did not cause the waking up, it came as a consequence. What will help next time you wake up mid-night, is to become immediately mindful of what woke you up. You'll know.

  • @SarahBoyd002

    @SarahBoyd002

    7 ай бұрын

    @@CBQMethod thank you 🙏

  • @richardkenny7555
    @richardkenny7555 Жыл бұрын

    For the last 8 years I smoke 7 cigarettes before bed at night. I smoke until so intoxicated I pass out. Smoking has hijacked me. Nicotine acts like a gate keeper to my sleep. 8 years of this.

  • @scottiebeanz7344

    @scottiebeanz7344

    Жыл бұрын

    You will overcome this! God bless you brother, sending you positivity and strength! You are in the right place!

  • @konpsymusic
    @konpsymusic Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @clementyn4530
    @clementyn45309 ай бұрын

    I vape but I go weeks without. So yeah nicotine is not addictive without the extra chems

  • @liljo911xxx
    @liljo911xxx Жыл бұрын

    3 weeks and counting..

  • @tompowers4013

    @tompowers4013

    Жыл бұрын

    8 years and enjoying life ;)

  • @dariusus9870
    @dariusus98704 ай бұрын

    Nobody feels smoking is their "friend". Quit being patronizing. Edit: apparently people don't know what a friend is.

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    4 ай бұрын

    Many people do. If anything, I can speak for how I used to view it. If something I say doesn't apply to you it doesn't mean you're being patronized. Take what you find most beneficial. Also, read the comments below and you'll see what other people feel.

  • @csgo8614

    @csgo8614

    3 ай бұрын

    I do

  • @dariusus9870

    @dariusus9870

    3 ай бұрын

    @@CBQMethod You're right. I apologize for my comment. God people actually are such idiots. Sad.

  • @JustMe-cs5zq

    @JustMe-cs5zq

    Ай бұрын

    Just because you don't feel that cigarettes are your friend, doesn't mean others don't feel that way. I DO have that association, and part of the CBQ program focuses on seeing cigarettes for who they REALLY are, not who I THOUGHT they were all this time.

  • @dariusus9870

    @dariusus9870

    Ай бұрын

    @@JustMe-cs5zq i wish you had some real friends then. When that happens you'll understand

  • @Follow.Jesus.Christ
    @Follow.Jesus.Christ11 күн бұрын

    80% mental and 20% physical, where is she getting this data from 😂

  • @CBQMethod

    @CBQMethod

    11 күн бұрын

    You can read this if you want to know why smoking is mostly a mental addiction: cbqmethod.com/nicotine-addiction/