Quit Smoking and Health Care

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.

Read the rest of this entry »

Incoming search terms for the article:

• http://www deepturtle net/5-keys-stop-smoking htm