Quit Smoking

Smoking tobacco kills. People who smoke or use other tobacco products have a higher risk of getting sick and dying sooner than those who don't.

If you smoke, you might be concerned about your health. You undoubtedly also worry about how difficult quitting smoking would be. Addiction to nicotine is quite strong. It can be challenging to stop smoking, especially without support. In actuality, the majority of those who attempt to quit don't succeed. It can require multiple attempts. You can, however, quit smoking.

Start by taking action: Choose to give up smoking. Decide when to stop. then make use of all the tools at your disposal to assist in your successful cessation of smoking.

Quit-Smoking Strategic Plan
It's time to create your quit-smoking action plan now that you've made the decision to stop smoking. "Get help" should be one of your plan's first actions.

Support may be provided by:

• Family

• Friends

• A health care provider

• A counselor

• A support group

• A telephone quit line

• Web-based support

• Text messaging programs

• Using one or more of the quit smoking (smoking cessation) drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

using at least one of the tobacco-cessation medications recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Another crucial move in your plan to stop smoking? preparing for difficulties. Make a list of high-risk locations to avoid, for instance, when you first begin your strategy to stop smoking. Consider alternative locations to visit that do not permit smoking, such as a shopping center, a museum, or a theater.

Living Smoke-Free

What does quitting smoking mean? Your chance to live a healthier and possibly longer life is by not smoking. Living smoke-free can improve one's quality of life by giving one more energy and a better sense of smell and taste.

But giving up smoking does not equate to giving up stress. In fact, smokers frequently blame stress for their relapse.

You'll need to find new coping mechanisms to use in place of consuming nicotine to lessen stress. Think ahead. Get moving and engage in relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation, for instance. The library or the internet are good places to learn more about stress management techniques. Speak to your doctor or a mental health professional for additional assistance.