Tips to quit smoking: Read on to know how you can achieve it

Smoking has been seen as a taboo for a long time in our society. Yet many smokers are not able to quit due to their addiction to nicotine. Many individuals who smoke want to quit the habit due to its harmful side effects but often are trapped in the loop of ‘just one’. For the individuals who want to quit smoking here are some tips to follow to have a smoke-free life.

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Consider replacing cigarettes with other nicotine products

You can always turn to other options to fulfil your nicotine cravings. One can opt for nicotine chewing gums or nicotine patches which help reduce smoking gradually. There are many such nicotine products you can turn to for help. These will work slowly but can have a real impact only if your mind is at it.

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Plan-Act-Sustain (P-A-S)

You can plan on how you want to quit smoking. In this plan set a date for when you would stop smoking once and for all. Then act on this plan, do not let the nicotine craving take over your mind. If you act according to plan and negate the craving for 21 days, your mind will become a habituated to it. Then you have to sustain your plan to allow it to successfully help with quitting smoking.

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Avoid alcohol

Experts say that one of the major factors that contribute to increased cigarette cravings is alcohol consumption. To stop smoking, you have to avoid drinking alcohol as much as possible. Your mind is reportedly connected to the thought of smoking after drinking, so avoid drinking to stop smoking. Read Also| Denture Adventure: US Woman steals and flaunts stolen fake teeth, gets arrested

You can join support groups

You can join support groups where you meet other smokers who want to quit. All can share stories and share the pain which will help you reduce your craving for the cigarette. Everyone will morally support each other to have a smoke-free life. You can make real progress with peers who want to stop smoking according to several psychological reports.

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