Are you ready to quit smoking? Here are some important tips to help you on your journey to success.
Focus on your motivation. Motivation goes up and down and this is 100% normal. What can you do to increase your motivation when you are defeated or depressed? Build your confidence. It is important to make sure the attempt was successful! What can you do to increase your self-confidence? Setting and achieving small goals, visualizing your success, and feeling like you have the tools to use
in every situation can boost your self-confidence. Stress management is the key to success. Many smokers smoke to deal with stress, stress and negative emotions. Preparing for other ways to manage these emotions can be challenging and takes a lot of practice. What are non-smokers doing to relieve stress? It's never too late to quit smoking. It's best to quit smoking as soon as possible, but quitting smoking at any age will improve your life expectancy and quality of life. Also, you don't have to go out to
street to save money and smoke. You can even inspire people around you to quit smoking! Learn from past experiences. Most smokers have previously tried to quit and are sometimes discouraged when they remember their previous attempts. But this experience will tell you a lot about what to do and what not to do next! This experience is a step towards future success. Think about what worked last time, what didn't work, and what you could have done differently this time. You don't have to quit smoking alone. Let your friends and family know that you are trying to quit and get support to help you quit. Expert support is provided by the American Lung Association and other groups. Friends who smoke can also join
to quit smoking! Drugs are safe, effective, and when used correctly, will help you quit smoking and keep taking them. The seven FDA-approved drugs are nicotine patches, chewing gum, hard candy, inhalers, nasal sprays, varenicline (Chantix), and bupropion (Zyban). Consult your doctor for recommendations. Medications can help with withdrawal symptoms, urges, and cravings, but they won't help you change habits or deal with stress or negative emotions. Many people abuse drugs, don't use them long enough, or expect cigarettes to replace what cigarettes have done to us. Follow the instructions and use a combination of medications and other treatments to quit smoking. Anyone who smokes can quit smoking. The American Lung Association strongly believes that all smokers can quit. Every person is different and every attempt to quit is a little different. Find the right combination of tools, medications and support! And above all else, keep trying. Whether you're trying to quit smoking for the first time, trying
and then wanting to try again, or wanting to help someone quit smoking, the American Lung Association has the tools and advice you need. give. The Quit Smoking Plus program is available online at private group clinics or as part of the new Quit Smoking Plus program. Lung Hotline also has
cessation experts who can help you plan
