Quit Smoking - Making a Plan to Quit Smoking

Making a Plan to Quit Smoking

It is always best to have a plan when you want to quit smoking. Things are not going to be easy for you, at least during the first couple of weeks. You will have severe cravings and experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms. You have to be prepared to respond to these challenges in the best possible way. Having planned what to do in different situations will help you immensely.

Set a start date and make your intention to quit smoking known to your family, friends and co-workers. It is best for the date to be as soon as possible so that you do not distract your attention from your goal. Making your plan to quit publicly known will get you the encouragement and support that you need.

Define the things that motivate you to quit smoking. Make a list of all reasons for quitting. The more personal these reasons are the better. For instance, instead of writing down "I want to quit because I want my children to be healthy", you can write something like, "I want to quit because I love Annie and John and I want them to be happy and healthy". Keep copies of the list with the reasons for quitting in places where you usually keep your cigarettes.

Remove all smoking triggers from your environment. These include cigarettes, lighters, light matches and ashtrays. Just place them all in a plastic bag and throw them away. Remember to remove such triggers from your car and from your office as well as from your home.

Make modifications to your daily routine so that you replace habits that trigger smoking with healthy ones. You normally use the coffee breaks to have a smoke. Instead of going to the smoking area plan to go for a short walk around the block. If you usually have a cigarette after a meal, try to go to a non-smoking restaurant for lunch. In general, doctors recommend getting involved in a physical activity on a daily basis so that you can overcome the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal in a more effective way.

Learn a set of techniques to apply when you have cravings to smoke. What you have to do is to distract your mind and to give your body something that will replace the natural need for nicotine. The different people find different methods that work for them. You can try taking a walk, listening to music, getting a healthy snack, deep breathing and drinking water. Combining two or more of these techniques may produce even better results.

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

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To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.