Tips For Quitting Smoking
Follow these tips while trying to quit in order to have the right mindset:
1. Don’t quit by trying to reduce smoking to a certain number or brand. Smoking just a few cigarettes a day hurts your health. Reducing the amount of cigarettes without stopping completely inevitably leads to smoking the same amount again.
Smoking “low-tar” and/or “low-nicotine” cigarettes usually doesn’t work either. Nicotine is an addiction, period. Switching to lower-nicotine brands inevitably leads to harder and longer puffs more often on each cigarette. Quitting smoking cigarettes completely is the only safe choice. Switch to a nicotine replacement device like an electronic cigarette, for which I have conveniently compiled comparison reviews here. Or check out the nicotine-free quit smoking products that I reviewed here.
2. Write down you reasons for quitting: Is it to—
- Take control of your life?
- Improve breathing/health?
- Set an healthy example for your children?
- Stop your family from inhaling second-hand smoke?
Really wanting to quit smoking is very important to how much success you will have in quitting. Smokers who have experienced a life-threatening event are usually most successful—they’re very motivated. Find a reason for quitting before your health leaves you no choice. Check out these health facts for some ideas.
3. Know that quitting smoking is hard work. Nicotine is addictive. Half of the quitting battle is knowing that you need to quit. Knowing this, you will be more able to deal with the symptoms of withdrawal, such as bad moods, anxiety. There are many ways to quit, including nicotine replacement products like electronic cigarettes, and several natural remedies like those reviewed on this site — but there is no easy way. All smokers experience nicotine withdrawal when they try to quit. Realize that you may have these symptoms for up to a month. Conquer your addiction one day at a time, or even one minute at a time— and you will succeed.
4. Half of all adult cigarette smokers have quit, which means you can too. That’s great news. Millions of people alive today have survived a cigarette addiction and now live a life without cigarettes. Quitting smoking is the best step you can take to improve your health.
5. Don’t hesitate to get help when you need it. There are several organizations dedicated to helping you quit. They have written materials, programs, and advice to help smokers quit for good. Doctors and dentists are also an excellent resource for support. Google nonprofit websites for a list of National Groups with information and resources on how to quit. You are not alone!
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