It's Never Too Late To Quit Smoking

Try and try again…till you succeed. This is the mantra of quit smoking success. Most of the people, who were successful in this difficult endeavor, are actually the ones who made it in their third or fourth attempt. So, if you have failed in your first or second attempt, don’t lose hope, just plan your next attempt, and go for it. Even if you fail to quit completely, you will find that the number of cigarettes you smoke have decreased considerably. This time, when you plan to quit, make sure that you consider the following points to ensure success.

• Make a list of reasons: Why are you quitting smoke?
• Consider the money you spend on cigarettes. Main brand cigarettes now cost almost £5.00 for a packet of 20.
• Set a quit date… people make a New Year’s Day resolution, others pick their birthday, and also the No Smoking Day - the second Wednesday of every March on which a million smokers have a go. In fact, any day will do, but choosing a date will help mental preparation.
• Deal with nicotine withdrawal, this is a powerful addictive, so you need to be ready to fight with it. Ask your doctor for Chantix, which is a good medicine that can help you get over your nicotine cravings.
• Involve your family and friends, it has been found that if you find someone who also wishes to quit, it becomes easier for you to quit smoking.
• Find a substitute habit… smoking involves your hands and mouth, this is part of the smoking habit, you may need to deal with it. You can handle it by using chewing gum, drink more water, fruit juice or tea, or to chew or eat something
• Learn to avoid temptation… during the difficult first few days you can change your routine to avoid situations where you would generally smoke. For example, it might be worth avoiding the pub on the first Friday night after you quit.
• If you can’t stop immediately, consider cutting down with NRT… Simply cutting down without setting a target to stop completely rarely works as consumption tends to rise again over time. However, new research shows that smokers, who cut down and use new treatments like Chantix, increase their chances of quit smoking.
• Be careful for relapse… You need to be on guard especially in the first few days and weeks. "I'll have just one, it can't harm" is the top of a long and slippery slope. If you are upset or under pressure, it is really important to fight off the temptation to smoke – don’t let this be an excuse for slipping back. You could lose everything you've achieved just in a momentary lapse!

So, next time you plan quitting smoke, keep the above mentioned tips in your mind. Give an honest try this time…I know you will succeed! All the best!

The author, Monalisa Hyden addresses issues related to the causes of smoking, its harmful consequences and how to overcome smoking addiction. For a glimpse into her articles visit the website http://www.chantixhome.com

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