How to Stop Smoking Permanently

Overview

Smoking cessation is no easy accomplishment. The nicotine in cigarettes is addicting, and that makes it difficult to quit smoking. The helpful hints given below will assist you in sticking to your plan to give up cigarettes forever. Once you realize all you have to gain from saying no to cigarettes, you should be motivated. Motivation and determination is key to success. You can help yourself stop smoking permanently once you put your mind to it.

Step 1

Consider the health benefits you will reap. When you stop smoking you lessen your risk for heart disease after only one year of quitting the habit. You also lessen your chances of getting certain cancers, including lung cancer. Other health benefits you get when you stop smoking are fewer symptoms associated with respiratory problems, a lower chance of getting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and increased fertility. Pregnant woman may lessen their chances of giving birth to an underweight baby. Once you do stop smoking, keep reminding yourself of these health benefits.

Step 2

Think of other benefits you will reap when you quit smoking. Add up the money you will save on cigarettes, know that you will no longer offend others by smelling like cigarette smoke and be happy with knowing you won't get the wrinkles so many smokers get.

Step 3

Resist the urge to smoke when it strikes. Everyone who smokes has a craving for a cigarette every now and then. If you are trying to quit smoking, fight that urge with all your might and keep thinking that the urge will go away in a couple of minutes because it will. While the urge is strong, take your attention off of it by doing something other than smoking.

Step 4

Talk to your doctor about medications you can use to help you quit smoking. Ask him to explain how medications such as nicotine gum, the nicotine inhaler, nicotine tablets, nicotine nose spray, nicotine skin patches, bupropion pills and varenicline pills can assist you in your goal to stop smoking permanently and use them according to directions.

Step 5

Try to keep stress out of your life if it encourages you to smoke. Relax your body through meditation or reflexology, do some exercise, avoid caffeine intake, eat well, get adequate sleep and don't create problems in your mind that may never happen. Accept stress as a part of life and talk to friends and family when you feel stressed.

Step 6

Talk to people who are trained to give assistance to those who need help with smoking cessation. Don't hesitate to get in touch with these experts if you have quit smoking and find yourself tempted to light up a cigarette.