What are 3 tips for someone who wants to quit smoking?
Here are six tips to help you or someone you know successfully quit smoking and have a smoke-free February (and beyond).
- Identify your triggers and how to beat them.
- Look beyond willpower.
- Learn to cope with withdrawal.
- Know the myths about mental health and smoking.
- Seek support.
- Celebrate often.
How do you quit smoking even when you don’t want to?
Smoke less
- Each week choose a few cigarettes (or other tobacco products) to give up.
- Slowly add more time between smoking cigarettes.
- Smoke only during odd or even hours.
- Limit your smoking to certain places, like outside, but not at work or in the car.
- Wait as late in the day as you can before you smoke.
What is the single best thing you can do to quit smoking?
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- Write down your reasons for quitting. Make a list of all the reasons you want to quit smoking.
- Make a plan. Make a plan to quit.
- Consider other ways to quit.
- Talk to your doctor about treatments.
- Find a counseling service.
- Tell your family and friends.
- Avoid smoking triggers.
- Manage your stress.
How do you get him to stop smoking?
Help Your Partner Quit Smoking
- Express your concerns.
- Find cessation aids.
- Prepare for withdrawal symptoms.
- Come up with distractions.
- Encourage them.
- Seek outside help.
- Support them through hard times.
Do you crave sugar when you quit smoking?
Cravings are part of quitting smoking for just about everyone. You may feel strong cravings for sweet foods. Give in, in moderation, especially if you need to watch your blood sugar. Try sugar-free gum, jelly beans, hard candies, low-fat frozen yogurt, diet soda, a handful of raisins or a piece of fruit.