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When a friend or loved one urges you to quit smoking (even if you really don't want to) it can be difficult to know what to do. If you really appreciate these relationships, you may be at least making an effort to quit smoking. Their advice will make you think about quitting smoking, but to be honest, the only way to succeed is if you want to do it for yourself.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Finding the motivation to quit smoking

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   Find a detox counselor. They are a trained professional who can help you figure out why to quit smoking. Every day they talk to people about their addiction and gain a deeper understanding of the toughest aspects of quitting smoking.
   • Find a specialist in your area. If you enjoy hanging out with others, group counseling can also be effective for addictions.

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   Find out why you quit smoking. Maybe people are teaching you smoking, but you don't really understand the dangers of it yourself. Check out the benefits of quitting smoking online. Knowing what you will get when you quit smoking will inspire you to really quit smoking.
   • Make connections with real life stories]. Learn about people who suffer the dire consequences of smoking.

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   Find out what is in cigarette smoke. According to the American Lung Cancer Association, there are more than 600 ingredients in a cigarette. These ingredients combine to create more than 7,000 chemicals each time a cigarette is burned. 69 of these chemicals can cause cancer.
   • Some of the ingredients found in tobacco and tobacco smoke include: tar, lead, acetone, arsenic, butane, carbon monoxide, ammonia, and formaldehyde.
   • You've probably always heard that you need to quit smoking because it's unhealthy. Now you know exactly why tobacco is bad.

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   Consider how quitting will benefit people around you. When you smoke, you not only endanger your health, but you also put the lives of others at risk with secondhand smoke when inhaled.
   • Smoking smoke can cause cancer in your loved one. The people around you are also at increased risk of getting colds and flu more often as well as developing cardiovascular, respiratory, and even having difficulty getting pregnant.
   • Research shows that children whose parents smoke as they grow up also smoke. So, quit smoking today to make a difference in your children's lives tomorrow.
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Part 2 of 3: Ask a friend for help

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   Seek the advice of a friend or person who has successfully quit smoking. This person's practical experience with smoking and Quitting it may inspire you to quit smoking better than your family sermons. Ask your partner to introduce you to some useful strategies. They may also recommend or accompany you to a local support group.

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   Relying on a close friend or relative for help. If this is one of the people forcing you to quit smoking, then even better. Make sure they agree to help you stay accountable and supportive as soon as you decide to quit smoking.
   • Research has shown that there is some form of support when you are trying to quit an addiction and can help you to be more successful. The support group can be on hand during the days when you really want to smoke. Calling a friend or spending time with someone you care about can stop you from smoking again.

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   Join a local support group or network forum. Try to find a group at a community center near where you live. While you still don't have the courage to quit completely, going to a few meetings and listening to the struggles and successes of others may be what you need to make your resolve to quit. . advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Smoking cessation planning

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   Determine what you will use to control your addiction. Always keep essentials with you. The following ways will help you wherever you are:
   • "Electronic cigarettes
   • Cinnamon-flavored gum
   • Clean your mouth and floss to remove the smell of the medicine from your mouth.
   • A pen, a small stone or a necklace to replace the act of holding a cigarette.
   • Someone's phone number will help you in times of trouble.

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   Consider nicotine replacement therapy. There are many nicotine replacement products out there that can help you quit smoking. Gum, pill, nasal spray, inhaler, or sublingual tablets that can deliver small amounts of nicotine into the body.
   • Some of the side effects may include: nightmares, insomnia, and patchy skin irritation; redness of the mouth, shortness of breath, hiccups, and jaw pain when chewing, burning in the mouth and throat, and coughing when using a nicotine inhaler; neck burning and hiccups caused by the use of lozenges; sore throat and nose, and runny nose if using the nasal spray.
   • E-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, but they run on batteries. The diffuser heats the liquid, flavor, and nicotine solution to create a mist that you will inhale. E-cigarettes have good prospects for quitting smoking, but there are also a few things you need to be careful about. Although they don't contain as many harmful chemicals as cigarettes, they do contain nicotine. For those who don't really want to quit smoking, this might be the ideal compromise solution right now ..

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   Keep track of your habits. You need to be knowledgeable about your smoking habit to overcome it. Observe yourself for a day or two. Write down your specific smoking behaviors. This will help you later.
   • How many cigarettes a day do you smoke?
   • When do you smoke? Shining? After noon? Night?
   • Why are you smoking? To reduce stress? To relax before bed?

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   Schedule a quit smoking schedule. The American Lung Cancer Association believes that smoking cessation days are very important, almost any day after that. Choose a day and the next month to officially quit smoking, and do so. It could be a special day like a birthday, a holiday, or maybe just a Monday.
   • Mark a date in your calendar and remind all of your friends so they can be ready to encourage you in the process of quitting. This symbolic ritual helps to prepare you mentally to stop smoking. Count down each day and set a goal to become more confident with your decisions.

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   Plan when the day to quit smoking approaches. In the days or weeks before you quit, you need to find out detailed information that can affect your success. Buy tobacco cessation aids now, like nicotine chewing gum. See your doctor if you want a prescription.
   • You need to find and add some healthy habits to your life that will meet the same goals that smoking does on you. Being physically active is often the advantage of quitting smoking. This will also help you to compensate for the sudden weight gain.
   • If you simply like to taste the taste in your mouth, grab a bag of lollipops or lollipops to mouth when you have the urge to smoke. If you rely on smoking to relax, download a relaxing video or soothing music and start practicing meditation or yoga.

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   Decide to reward yourself. Use rewards as an incentive to quit smoking. If you are looking for something exciting, it will encourage you not to smoke. The rewards can be big or small, as long as they are what you really want to achieve.
   • Treat yourself to an ice cream or cupcake on your first day. Or, pamper yourself with a relaxing massage if you haven't smoked for a week.

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   Reduce your habits slowly rather than stop immediately. Plan to reduce your smoking from 2 packs a day to 1 pack a day for weeks in a row, 2 cigarettes a day, etc. This eases the pressure to quit when you don't really want to, and reap the benefits of cutting down and smoking less. You can try smoking a few cigarettes from each new pack, until you give up the habit. Once you start smoking less, you will be more ready to stop smoking.

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   Stay busy on the day you quit smoking. Throw away any remaining cigarettes. Bring chewing gum / water available when using. When the first day ends, remember that today and next week will be even harder, but you will! Remember to treat yourself well!

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   Update your progress for the support system. Show off to friends, family, and co-workers as you get past Day 2, Day 3, or even a week without smoking. Each progress is counted. Plus, their praise and encouragement will help you persevere on a smoke-free path.
   • Research reveals that the more prevalent we express our intentions in society, the more committed and persistent we are throughout the ordeal. Log in to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or your personal blog and let the world know that you are committed to quitting. Think of it this way: you get a bigger support group!

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    Avoid smoking gatherings during the first month. This includes any parties or outdoor dining events. Not only that, avoid triggers that often lead to smoking, such as drinking alcohol or coffee, or taking smoking breaks with colleagues. Get busy and remind yourself every hour and every passing day that you are Non-smokers! You are doing it!
    • Many people have developed a link between smoking and other activities such as drinking alcohol or coffee. Do what you can to avoid smoking-related activities for the first month, or as long as it's good for you. Don't challenge yourself until you're ready.

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    Be strong. After the first month, and perhaps for the rest of your life, you might still think it would be nice to smoke a cigarette after a meal. That thought will easily be ignored over time. Your life without cigarettes will be healthier and hopefully more fun not being interrupted every time you are prompted not to smoke.
    • Maintain a positive outlook. Perhaps you will repeat and smoke again a few times before giving up the habit completely. A Gallup poll found that most smokers in the US try to quit smoking an average of 3.6 times in their lifetime.
    • You are addicted to nicotine and it will not be easy to quit the habit. Stick to a healthy lifestyle, avoid triggers, and find better ways to deal with stress. You can do it!
    • Think about permanence. If you need more help, ask and seek it out. Use nicotine patches, herbal supplements, or chewing gum. Look up many pictures of lung cancer patients and read stories about families that survive.
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Advice

• See How to quit smoking for why yourself You want to quit smoking, for your own sake. Remember that you do not have to really give up, the first thing to say is "yes, I want to quit smoking". When you quit smoking, you do everything and get results. Not someone else. Not for anyone else's reason.
• Do not lie to your spouse or lover. If you smoke, let them know.
• Congratulations on your success. If you quit smoking (even because you were bothered) you have to understand that no one is forcing you to quit. Quitting smoking is not easy. Be proud of your success.
• Eat something light, like holding a small bag of carrots with you all day and have a healthy snack while reducing your cravings for cigarettes.