Wanted to Quit Smoking But Failed Several Times? Try These Out!

Choose a date for when your plan will start

Prepare the night before quitting

Wash your bedding and clothes to get rid of cigarette smells. Also get rid of any ashtrays, cigarettes, and lighters from your house.

Decide which method you would want to use, like quitting cold turkey, or

slowing/reducing your use. Regardless of which method

you choose, you'll have a better chance of success if you

combine counseling and medication with stopping.

Have a Plan in Advance for when Carving strike like

Turn on the TV

Call a friend

Remind yourself why you want to quit

Take a shower

Exercise

Go for a Walk

Clean the kitchen

Do some Yoga

Squeeze a stress ball

Chew gum

All these things can help to combat cravings

Let your family and friends know your goal and ask them to help you by not smoking around you or offering you a cigarette. Also ask for their encouragement and to remind you of your specific goals when temptation is difficult.

Identify places

where it may be difficult not to

smoke and have a plan of what you'll do in those specific

places.

Consider using e-cigarettes

Get professional help. Behavioral therapy combined with medication therapy can improve your chances of

successfully quitting.

Try nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).They work by

giving you nicotine without using tobacco.

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