9 Quick Tips To Quit Smoking

· Every successful plan should have a target, so set a quit date (when the will be few stresses).

· Try to get as much support as you can from people around you – family, friends, your boss and co-workers

· It will be even better if you can have a group of friends that wish to quit smoking with you. Support group almost always help.

· If the urge to smoke is strong, try to delay the urge. You can do something to distract yourself like drink water, etc.

· Make sure that your house, car or workplace is cigarette free. In advance, try throws away all smoking accessories (cigarettes, pipes, ash trays, lighters, matches)

· Totally stopping is crucial

· If necessary, try to get help from your physician.

· Sometimes, medication will come handy; just make sure you use it the correct way. Nicotine patches, spray and nicotine gum might help. Gum may be better than patches in those most addicted. Chew intermittently to limit nicotine release. Adding a spray (0.5mg/dose) to patches will increase the success rate. To counter cravings, the spray may be used for ? 7 months once regular patches are stopped (e.g. after 5 months of use)

· For those who already describe themselves as smoking addict, failure rate is high and relapse is possible. The key is never give up.

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