Are you ready
to quit Smoking? You can stop smoking instantly. By quitting you will increase your
health, save money and stop putting others at risk for cancers from
secondhand smoke. There's nothing to lose, and only good can come of
quitting. Your breath, clothes and hair will no longer smell of smoke.
You won't need to have a cigarette everywhere you go. Your fingernails
and teeth will be whiter. Your lungs will eventually return to normal
health. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started.
Instructions
1
Get rid of everything that has to do with smoking.
This includes cigarettes, lighters, matches, ashtrays, cigarette
coupons and cigarette holders. Do not allow these things to be in your
home, car or purse. Don't let anyone else smoke in your home or car.
2
Get support tostopsmoking
instantly. Tell everyone that you quit smoking: your family, friends
and colleagues. Join a stop-smoking group in your area and online.
Nicotine Anonymous has support groups all over the world. Search for one
near you with the link below. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for telephone
support. Carry this number with you everywhere.
Write down your reasons for quitting on an index card. This
could be your kids, the cost of smoking, the smell or health. Be
specific. For example, if you are quitting mainly because of the cost,
write down how much you spend per pack, per week, per month and per
year. Take this card out every time you are having difficulty with a
craving. It's a great reminder to keep you on track.
4
Get medication to help you through the nicotine withdrawal
and cravings. Make an appointment to speak with your doctor about your
options. Chantix is a prescription medication that does not contain
nicotine but helps by making smoking unpleasant. You can also try
nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, inhalers or nasal sprays. If something
doesn't work, try another medication.
5
Join a sport, gym class, martial arts class or exercise
group. Make sure you can do it three times a week and is something you
can do with other people. Simply joining a gym won't help the way an
exercise group will. The other members will help support you and hold
you responsible when you do not show up. Exercise can also show you how
healthy you are becoming.
6
Manage cravings. When you stopsmoking
instantly, the cravings can be difficult to manage. To stay
nicotine-free you will need to deal with those cravings. Remember that
cravings pass. They come, and they go.
7
Deal with the withdrawal. Physical withdrawal includes
dizziness, headaches, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness,
trouble concentrating, sleepiness and an increased appetite. This lasts
for about three days. Exercise, relaxation exercises and hobbies can
help you through this time. Mental withdrawal comes with what you linked
smoking to before. You will have to break this connection by changing
your habits when possible (such as not drinking coffee) or by replacing
the activity with a good habit (such as reading your favorite newspaper
instead of having a cigarette).
Tips & Warnings
Avoid alcohol, as it can make you more likely to smoke.
Try to stay away from others when they are smoking.
If you relapse, get back to not smoking immediately.
Enjoy your new smoke-free life.
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