How to quit smoking ? -
I am smoking from past 10 yrs around 1 pack daily. is it possible to quit smoking now ?
I find it very difficult ? should I go to some rehabilitation centre for it ?
do you know any one who has successfully quit smoking ? I see many people who have quit smoking a long back but they still smoke sometime .
Hi KandiStarr35627..
yes quitting smoking is doable. its seldom easy, but can be done.. i smoked for over 40 years, often more than 2 packs a day..i have been quit now for over 5 years.. what worked for me was getting seriously involved in a support group..
I attend Nicotine Anonymous meetings both locally and on line.. on line voice meetings are as close as your computer, and your welcome to attend before actually attempting a quit.. however you decide to quit good luck, there is simply no wrong way to quit!!
Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet guides you from thinking about stopping through actually doing it - from the day you quit to quitting for keeps. It gives tips on fighting temptation - and what to do if you give in - and on avoiding weight gain (a handy Snack Calorie Chart is included). By telling you what to expect, it can help you through the day-to-day process of becoming and remaining a nonsmoker.
In this booklet, you-ll find a variety of tips and helpful hints on kicking your smoking habit. Take a few moments to look at each suggestion carefully. Pick those you feel comfortable with, and decide today that you-re going to use them to quit. It may take a while to find the combination that-s right for you, but you can quit for good, even if you-ve tried to quit before.
Many smokers have successfully given up cigarettes by replacing them with new habits, without quitting -cold turkey,- planning a special program, or seeking professional help.