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Plan for Quitting Smoking

People who have difficulty quitting smoking need to set out a plan to do so. This should begin by setting a date to quit, and getting rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays at home, at work, and in the car by that date (CDC). It is important not to let people smoke in your home or car during this process, and to avoid people who smoke while at work. If past attempts to quit have been made, review these attempts and see what worked before that can be employed this time, and disregard things that did not work in previous attempts. Once the day for quitting smoking arrives, do not smoke again, not even part of a cigarette, or even a puff.

Most people need support while they are in the process of quitting smoking, so tell everyone you know - friends, family, coworkers - that you are quitting as of the day you decide to quit, and ask for their cooperation in not smoking in your presence, and not leaving cigarettes out where you can have access to them (CDC). If necessary, you can consult with your doctor or other healthcare provider who may be able to help you with suggestions to avoid the cravings for a cigarette (CDC; Parachin 24). Your doctor may prescribe medications to help you quit by lessening the urge to smoke, such as a nicotine inhaler, a nicotine nasal spray, a nicotine patch or nicotine gum. Hospitals and health centers run quitting smoking programs which may be helpful (CDC; Parachin 24). There are also telephone counseling services available. In your local area you may be able to join a quitting smoking group, or receive individual counseling.

You will need to develop new skills and new behaviors to distract yourself when the urge to smoke arises (CDC). This may be talking to someone, going for a walk, or finding a task to do which will keep you busy and keep your mind occupied so you don't think about smoking. If stress makes you want to smoke, then find some way of relaxing and easing the stress, such as ex...

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