More than half of all smokers want to quit, and many succeed. However, almost just as many attempts to quit smoking – but without success. For many, it takes several attempts before they succeed. Good preparation makes it easier to stop and here you will find some tips and recommendations.
You want to be smoke free – thinking maybe to stop “some time” and thinking that you will do it from one day to another.
Maybe quitting seems like a mountain in front of you but remember that also for mountaineering, there are tools and tips.
Your decision is important; so is your planning and how you approach the cessation has a great significance. By preparing yourself well, you will get ahead of the difficult situations.
The real challenges might be your habits – and some of the substances in the smoke, since it’s the nicotine in cigarettes that creates the dependency. Fortunately there are a number of tools and tips that can help bring the dream of the smoke-free life to reality.
Practical help
Prepare to let go of the cigarettes. Decide on a stop-day and imagine your new life as smoke free.
Practical help to quit smoking.
Advice
The easiest way to become smoke-free if you get advice from professionals and support from others in the same situation. Join our forum and find a group that suits you.
Nicotine products
Some people have in the transition phase benefit of nicotine products. That way you can work solely to quit the cigarettes and a gain new habits. Later on you can get rid of your nicotine addiction. Others stop without nicotine products.
Quit smoking pills
There are also pills that can help you to quit the cigarettes. They are no panacea, but may benefit some. Read more about that alternative here.
Hold on
The hardest thing about stopping is actually to maintain the cessation – in the long run. Keep a track of when you are tempted and prepare yourself for those situations. Create new habits and routines. And remember all the benefits of being smoke free!
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