Quit Smoking for Good

Laying Down Cigarettes

Saying you are going to quit smoking and actually going through with it are two different things. Making the decision to quit is easier said than done. Once you have decided to stand by your decision to quit, the best way to ensure successfully quitting is to come up with a plan. Here are some steps you can take toward quitting smoking:

Pick a quit date and stick to it
Build a support system of family and friends
Avoid people and places where smoking is associated
Use gum, candy, raw vegetables, lollipops and anything to deter your craving.
Keep busy to help distract you from the urge to smoke
Change your habits
- Drink juice instead of coffee
- Take a different route to work
- Replace your cigarette breaks with brisk walks
If you feel the urge to light up, delay yourself and say "I'll light up in ten minutes" after ten minutes, repeat it until the urge goes away.

Which One is Right for You

When choosing which type of replacement therapy you will use, think about which method will best fit your lifestyle and smoking pattern. The replacement therapies found in today's market include:

Nicotine patches
Nicotine gum
Nicotine nasal spray
Nicotine inhalers
Nicotine lozenges

Non-conventional methods of quitting smoking include:

Hypnotherapy
Accupuncture
Talk therapy

Things to consider when choosing your replacement therapy:

Nicotine gum, lozenges and halers are oral substitutes that allow you to control your cravings
Nicotine inhalers mimic the use of cigarettes
Nicotine patches are convenient and only need to applied once a day

If you have allergies or an existing medical condition and want to quit smoking, consult a doctor to find out which method of nicotine replacement therapy is right for you.

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