Tips to Quit Smoking
Try the tips below to help you quit smoking.
- Nibble on low calorie snacks, sugar- free gum, or sugar- free candy.
- Chew a straw or fake cigarette.
- Keep something in your hands, for example a pen or pencil.
- Try to relax. Take ten deep breaths every hour. Pretend you are at a relaxing place like the beach or the mountains. Watch a stress management video or listen to a stress management tape.
- Distract yourself. Watch TV, read, and do cross word puzzles, needlework or other hobbies.
- Picture yourself as a nonsmoker. If you cannot see yourself as a nonsmoker, picture someone you admire quitting smoking. Imagine how he/she would deal with not smoking at this time. Then put yourself in his/her place.
- Tell your family or friends that you have quit smoking. Consider getting someone to quit with you.
- Ask your doctor about nicotine replacement and Zyban! Talk to your doctor before taking nicotine replacements, especially if you are pregnant, or have heart or blood vessel problems.
- Ask your health care provider about smoking cessation programs.
- Remove ashtrays and cigarettes from your home.
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