Here are a few tips to help you quit:
Set a quit date and stick to it. Expert’s report that those who set a definite date are more likely to stick with it. Avoid stressful times like holidays and don’t pick a date that is months away.
Quit cold turkey. If you do it this way, you will probably have a week to 10 days of withdrawal but then you’ll be almost over the hump.
Throw them away. On the date you quit, throw away all tobacco products. Every hidden cigarette should be ferreted out and disposed of. Get rid of lighters, matches and ashtrays as well.
Banish alcohol. Alcohol can affect your resolve and make it easier to light up again. You don’t have to quit alcohol forever, but spend at least of month of abstinence after you quit smoking.
Be prepared to fight the urges. As you go through withdrawal expect one or more of the following symptoms: upset stomach, difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, insomnia and irritability.
Once the nicotine is flushed from your body the withdrawal symptoms will gradually subside but they will probably never go away totally. That’s because one is never enough. If you smoke one you’ll smoke a dozen or more.
Change your rituals.
Short circuit stress.
Quit early in the week.
Stay in a smoke free world.
Give yourself daily pep talks.
Make a deal and reward yourself.
Save those bucks.
Stall for time – delay lighting up.
Stay hydrated.
Cut down on caffeine.
Eat breakfast.
Although going cold turkey is the best bet, if you must do it gradually, the important thing is to QUIT!
