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Things To Avoid When You Quit Smoking

April 18th, 2012

It is not an easy thing to quit smoking. When you have been smoking for several years and decided to stop, there are times that you will crave for a cigarette. However, this does not mean that to stop smoking is an impossible predicament. It is difficult but not impossible. In addition, there are also a few things that you should avoid while you quit smoking.

Impatience

It is a natural tendency to quit smoking and expect to be over it within a month. That would be nice (very nice!), but it doesn't work that way.

Smoking cessation is a process, not an event.

When we quit smoking, we're letting go of a habit that most of us have carried for many years, if not all of our adult lives. It's only fair to expect that breaking down the old associations that tied us to smoking and replacing them with new, healthier habits will take some time.

Sit back, relax, and think of time as one of your best quit buddies. The more of it you put between you and that last cigarette you smoked, the stronger you'll become.

Don't Worry About The Future

Nicotine withdrawal plays mind games with us early on in smoking cessation. We think about smoking all of the time, and we worry that we'll always miss our cigarettes. It's called “junkie thinking,” and we all go through a certain amount of it as we recover from nicotine addiction. For the new quitter, it can be paralyzing to think about never lighting another cigarette. Thoughts like this, if left unchecked, can easily lead to a smoking relapse.

If you find yourself feeling panicked about your smoke-free future, pull out of it by focusing your attention only on the day you have in front of you. It takes practice and patience to stay in the here and now, but it can be done, and it is a great way to maintain control over your quit program. It is the truth that today is where your power to affect change in your life is, and always will be. You can't do a thing about what happened yesterday, or about what is yet to come tomorrow, but you sure can control today.

It wasn't until I quit smoking that I learned how to truly be present in my life. It was a valuable tool for my journey through smoking cessation, and I consider it to be a lasting benefit I've carried forward with me out of the recovery process.

We all spend so much time living in the past or the future, while the present moments of today go by unnoticed. The next time your mind wanders ahead or back, consciously pull yourself out of it by narrowing your attention to the moments you're living right now.…

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Tips For Quit Smoking

April 17th, 2012

Despite the fact that smoking invites countless health hazards, there are still millions of people who do not quit smoking. But, this does not mean that they do not want to quit smoking. In fact, there are several people who want to quit but cannot. So, what is the difficultly regarding this health hazard? And, what can you do to quit smoking before it is too late?

Many smokers think that quitting is mostly a matter of getting rid of the tobacco and relying on sheer determination to stop. This approach can work, but it can be easier than that. There are plenty of options available for those who want to quit smoking.

Search for support through online communities and forums. There are quite a few websites entirely focused on helping smokers give up their habit. Talk with other people and share your tips with them. If you have a support system made up of others that are quitting, this will help you deal with any trouble you may have.

When you have finally chosen to quit smoking, think about joining a support group. Working with other people who are quitting or who have quit smoking can help you to stay focused on your ultimate goal. Other ex-smokers can support you in your attempt to stop smoking, and can suggest techniques to try that worked for them. Support groups can be found in many places, such as your church, rec center or college, ask around.

Have a plan for effective stress management to counteract the effects of nicotine withdrawal. You could try new hobbies, massage, or strenuous exercise during peak cravings. You should do your best to fill any free time with pleasurable and fulfilling activities. You can take this time to catch up on with old friends or reading, too.

Discuss smoking cessation drugs with your medical practitioner. There have been many advances in the area of smoking cessation. From nicotine replacement therapies, to medications that help your body overcome withdrawals, there are a multitude of available options. Ask your doctor for recommendations that will help you quit.

When quitting smoking, take each day as it comes. Don't focus on not smoking ever again. Instead, focus on not smoking today. Short term goals can make the process of quitting both mentally and physically easier. Once you are doing well with short-term goals, you can move on to long-term goals. This will happen easily as your commitment becomes stronger.

Now that you have taken the time to read this advice, you should now be in a better position to formulate a plan for quitting smoking. While you can certainly expect to crave cigarettes from time to time, these cravings will become easier to resist with proper coping mechanisms. The above advice should be of assistance to you as you create better coping mechanisms.

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