5 Keys To Stop Smoking
Some studies have shown that these five steps will help you quit smoking. Has a better chance of quitting if you use them together:
* Prepare.
* Get help.
* Learn new skills and behaviors.
* Get medication and use it correctly.
* Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.
1. Prepare.
* Set a date to quit smoking.
* Change your environment:
- Dispose of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car and workplace.
- Do not let people smoke in your home.
* Remember the past attempts to quit smoking. Think about what worked and what did not work.
* Once you quit, do not smoke – NOT EVEN A blast!
2. Get support and encouragement.
Some studies have shown that you have a better chance of success if you have help. You can get support in many ways:
* Tell your family, friends and co-workers who quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out.
* Talk with your health care provider (eg doctor, dentist, nursing, pharmacist, psychologist or counselor to quit smoking).
* Get individual counseling, group or phone. The more counseling you have, the better the chances of quit. Programs are offered in local hospitals and medical centers. Call the health department for information about programs available in your area.
3. Learn new skills and behaviors.
* Try to entertain yourself with something else when you want to smoke. Talk to someone, walk, or get busy with a task.
* At first when I quit, change your routine. Use a different path to get to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Breakfast in a different place.
* Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise or read a book.
* Plan to do something you enjoy every day.
*D rink plenty of water and other liquids.
4. Get medication and use it correctly.
Medications can help you stop smoking and reduce the urge to do so.
* The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to help you quit smoking:
- Bupropion SR – available by prescription
- Nicotine gum – available over the counter
- Nicotine inhaler – available by prescription
- Nicotine nasal spray – available by prescription
- Nicotine patch – available by prescription and nonprescription
* Ask your health care provider and carefully read the information enclosed in the package.
* All of these drugs will offer about twice as likely to quit and quit for good.
* All those trying to quit may benefit from the use of a drug. If pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing a baby, if you are under 18 years of age, smoking fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking medicine.
5. Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.
Most relapses occur within the first three months after quitting. Do not be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times to quit before succeeding. Here are some situations which are difficult to watch for:
* Alcohol. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Drinking lowers your chances of success.
* Other smokers. Being around smoking can make you want to.
*Weight gain. Many smokers gain weight when they quit, usually less than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Do not let weight gain distract you from your main goal – quitting smoking. Some medications for smoking cessation can slow weight gain.
* Bad mood or depression. There are many ways to improve your mood other than smoking.
If you are having problems with any of these situations, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.
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