- 1). Talk to your pharmacist and doctor about options such as nicotine replacement and prescription medications. Nicotine replacements,such as patches, gums, lozenges, inhalers and nasal sprays all provide nicotine in a less harmful manner than smoking, but you still have to wean yourself off nicotine. Prescriptions medications can provide help without keeping you addicted to nicotine and will help with withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, both your doctor and pharmacist can help you with other issues around quitting smoking, such as exercise, diet and stress management.
- 2). Find support that will inspire you and give you a chance to express your difficulties while quitting smoking. Available are support groups, where you can attend meetings and share your experiences. A qualified therapist also can help you change both your behavior around smoking and the thinking you have developed about smoking. Additionally, family and friends can provide your greatest support, as they have a personal investment in your success. Arrange to have people for you to call during difficult moments, and have them help you celebrate your successes with special get-togethers and outings.
- 3). Search online for forums, helpful websites and discussion groups. Many are on the Internet, and you will be able to find some that provide just the right support you need. Join more than one if you want to, but be careful with sites that sell products or programs or claim to have fail-safe methods. There are no fail-safe methods.
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