| Surveys show that about 90% of smokers wish they | | | | disruption, stress or pressure. Symptoms like intense |
| could quit smoking; that supposedly seem to be an | | | | craving, insomnia, fatigue, inability to concentrate, |
| overwhelming majority, but why haven't they done so? | | | | headache, cough, sore throat, stomach pain, dry mouth |
| Those tried and failed would be quick to blame nicotine | | | | and more will be pretty much normal around these |
| and the withdrawal symptoms that followed, but are | | | | times. This is the most crucial moment - drink lots of |
| those the only culprits? | | | | water to flush out the nicotine in your system faster, it |
| Generally, when one has the desire to give up smoking, | | | | also sates the desire of smoking for a little while too. |
| he or she tends to rush through the process, in hope | | | | 3. Suppress Craving |
| that everything will be over in matter of days. Like | | | | Go online and search for images of tar-tainted lungs or |
| most, they adopt the 'cold turkey' act - stop cigarettes | | | | dying cancer patients. Print it out and paste it right at |
| intake all at once. Such method, if successful, will be | | | | the door so you will see it everyday. Each time the |
| the cheapest and quickest way to quit smoking. Many, | | | | craving hits, take a minute of your time viewing it again. |
| however, failed to realize that cold turkey is not for | | | | This help thwart off the thoughts of having "just one |
| everyone; not only it puts a lot of stress on the body, it | | | | more" cigarette especially as you make your way |
| can permanently break your will to quit smoking if done | | | | through the early days of nicotine withdrawal. |
| incorrectly. | | | | 4. Distract Yourself |
| Unless a firm determination and the right mindset have | | | | Keep yourself busy and occupied throughout the day - |
| been in place, you will most likely fail to overcome | | | | by doing something you like. The busier you are, the |
| nicotine withdrawal. The addictive nicotine may be out | | | | more distracted you will be to even think about the |
| from your body in 3 days, but the craving continues for | | | | withdrawal symptoms. Also consider some light |
| years, and hence goes with the battle to resist all | | | | exercise; it reduces cravings while helping you feel |
| cigarette temptation. Whichever method you choose | | | | better in general. |
| to quit smoking, if you have not make a complete | | | | 5. Keep Your Body in Comfort |
| preparation for your smoking cessation endeavor, all | | | | At the end of the day, indulge yourself in a hot bath or |
| efforts will be half-baked. | | | | do whatever pampers and relaxes you. Get a good |
| That said, though it might sound basic, a lot of smokers | | | | rest so you'll find yourself better equipped to start the |
| fail to organize a solid long-term plan to cope with | | | | next day off on the right foot. |
| nicotine withdrawal, hence wreaked their dream of | | | | Eventually, the symptoms disappear and the strong |
| becoming smoking-free. Having a simple, effective plan | | | | hold nicotine has over you loosens up its grip. You will |
| can do a lot in determining the outcome of your quitting | | | | break the habit for good in 3 weeks, however, the |
| attempt - to begin with, here are some of the most | | | | urge to smoke remains for another one to three years |
| important steps that must be included in your to-do lists | | | | - though this should not be much of a concern if you |
| right on the very day you make up your mind to toss | | | | are psychologically prepared since the beginning. |
| cigarettes: | | | | Get ready to quit smoking? Or are you among those |
| 1. Support | | | | who tried but failed every time? Now here is the good |
| Inform friends and family about your decision. Your | | | | news; you don't need to do special exercises or drink |
| commitment to quit smoking will be much easier if you | | | | water to curb craving, you don't need to face the side |
| have strong, positive moral support around you. They | | | | effects by taking drugs such as Chantix, you don't |
| will also be more understanding at time when you are | | | | need nicotine patches, gums or some 'cold turkey' |
| not in your best behavior. | | | | method, and certainly you don't need to suffer from |
| 2. Best Date to Begin | | | | anxiety, hunger, weight loss and more. |
| Choose a week you would least likely to get any | | | | |