Most smokers admit that they would like to quit and are looking for quit smoking ways that will make it easier, minimize irritability and ease other withdrawal symptoms. There are so many quit smoking ways on the market that it can be overwhelming to choose one. First you need to make the decision to quit smoking, no matter what. Next, you should choose one quit smoking product and combine it with additional quit smoking support tips. The most important part is making the decision.
There is no one quit smoking way that is ideal for every smoker, which is why there are many quit smoking products and aids available. Pick a method that is right for you. Here are some common quit smoking ways to consider:
1) cold turkey;
2) nicotine patch, gum or similar;
3) hypnosis;
4) herbal products;
5) acupuncture; and
6) behavior modification.
The first two quit smoking ways above, have the lowest success rate and are not recommended. There are some herbal and hypnosis quit smoking products that claim a success rate of 90% or more, these are your best choice.
The most successful quit smoking ways available includes: using a hypnosis product, include behavior modification and other quit smoking preplanning tips. By combining multiple methods, you drastically increase your chances of success. Behavior modification includes:
1) identify triggers that cause you to light a cigarette;
2) find alternative methods of dealing with these triggers;
3) avoiding people, places and activities that you associate with smoking; and
4) create new habits and routines, which are not associated with your prior smoking lifestyle.
These changes will make dealing with withdrawal symptoms easier, provide confidence that you have a formal plan to quit smoking and break the mental connection between smoking and your daily activities.
The most successful quit smoking ways also involve preplanning, such as the following:
1) make a list of all the reasons that you want to quit smoking;
2) read this list twice daily before and after your quit date;
3) set a quit date at least 2 weeks away;
4) tell people about your quit smoking plan;
5) identify the behaviour modification techniques that you will use;
6) consider quitting smoking in your house and car before your quit date. This will break the mental connection between these places and smoking. It will also help remove the smell of smoke from these areas before your quit date;
7) find new ways to occupy your mind such as reading, taking a class, crossword puzzles, etc and acquire needed tools beforehand;
8) create a special reward for yourself to celebrate your success; and
9) learn all about the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
One of the quit smoking ways many have found to help is to figure the cost of smoking and plan on a reward for yourself with the money saved from not smoking. If you smoke $5 worth of cigarettes per day, in one year you will save $1,825 by not smoking.
It is difficult to stop smoking. But if you are prepared and use the quit smoking ways above, you have a good chance of succeeding. Make up your mind to quit smoking, prepare your plan and just do it.
If you need support, there are many organizations and volunteers who are willing to help a person kick the habit. They can share more quit smoking ways and tips to help you succeed. There is no harm in asking someone to help you quit smoking. Make the decision to quit smoking and do whatever it takes. It will be one of the biggest accomplishments of your life.
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