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quitting smoking?
(14 Jul 2009)
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The decision to quit smoking is not one that a smoker arrives at easily, and following through with this decision can be a lot harder. Most smokers wish to quit the habit, but can find this to be an impossible task because of the addictive properties of nicotine. Although the success rates of quitters are very low, it is not an impossible task.
The decision to quit however can not be enforced or carried out without any planning. The very fact that you have taken the time to read up on and gather info that might help is a good sign. There are many methods and tips that you could use as part of your effort to quit smoking. Some of them may prove to be effective for you, making the effort a lot easier. It also makes sense to research the subject because different smokers have found success with different methods and what works for one person may not necessarily work for everyone else. Settle on strategies and tips that suit you best, so as to increase the chances of success.
Two of the most important factors to be taken in to consideration when trying to quit are your will power and mindset. Your desire to quit needs to be very strong, and one that is sustainable. A sudden whim to quit will not sustain you, and you will find yourself succumbing to a relapse sooner or later. Give your decision sufficient thought and find out how damaging smoking is for you or to those around you. Give your self a reason to quit that will make the desire a lot stronger. Formulate a plan to quit smoking, maybe a plan with rewards and reprimands, so as to make the effort more stimulating or motivating.
Maintaining a diary or record of your behavioral patterns in the context of smoking will also help significantly. Identifying situations and circumstances that stimulate your urge to light up can help you prepare to fight the urge, or to avoid the situation altogether when lighting up. For example, if you crave for a smoke with your first cup of tea or coffee, then make it a point to have your first cup at a public place where you just can not smoke. Another point you need to consider when planning a strategy to quit is that your effort should not require any crutches. While emotional support and support in general is good, but support that turns into dependence is bad. The fate of your decision should rest entirely with you.
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answered by a on 14 Jul 2009, 4:11:07
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