Ways To Quit Smoking And Live A Healthier Life

There are many methods of quitting cigarettes but the first and most important aspect is your acceptance of wanting to stop smoking. Without the mental commitment of actually wanting to stop smoking, you will most likely fail in your quest to quit.

It is quite easy to mentally prepare yourself for quitting smoking. Think of all the bad aspects of smoking, health implications, financial cost, and anti-social aspects. A friend once said “I suddenly thought one day, do I control the cigarettes or do they control me”, he went on to retake control of his life and stopped smoking 30 years ago.

Make A Plan: Write yourself a quit smoking plan, starting with setting a date for quitting day. Aim for a month ahead at most, no use putting it off too long. Make enquiries in your local area about quitting smoking clinics or groups. I was a member of a quit smoking group and it helped to encourage quitting smoking a great deal. Ask your doctor for help, explain that you seriously wish to stop smoking, they may prescribe nicotine patches or maybe the drug Zyban which certainly helps you to quit smoking. Your doctor may also refer you to a smoking clinic.

Do It! The day before your quitting date arrives prepare your mind and your environment for not smoking. If you smoke at home begin collecting all your smoking related together such as ashtrays, lighters, tobacco tins etc. At the end of the day you need to clear these items away, either into the bin or in the garage out of sight. Get an early night and prepare for tomorrow.

Start your first day as a non-smoker with a clear and confident mind, you are going to succeed!

Amazingly, your body will begin to clear smoking related chemicals and toxins within the first few hours and days of your last cigarette. The human body is a miraculous machine and will repair itself as much as it is able. Give it the chance.

The first few days can be difficult, mainly due to withdrawal symptoms. You may be irritable, grumpy and have a headache but believe me it will pass and you will be free of smoking.

Begin Life Without Cigarettes: Hopefully after a month or so has passed you will realise that smoking is not the first thing you think about when waking in the morning. It may be a subtle transition but it will happen. No longer will you worry about not having that packet of cigarettes in your pocket or handbag. Believe me you do not need them, it just takes a little determination to jump the first hurdle.

About the author: Ray is an ex-smoker who runs a smoking help website for people trying to quit smoking. Ray runs a small computer repair business and has over 9 years experience in the IT sector and over 2 years experience in internet marketing. Also writes about gadgets and gizmos.

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