Unable to Quit Smoking.. YES U CAN.
Would u like to quit smoking??
Would you like to give a few advice to ur loved ones to quit smoking?
If yes, read on.
Ritesh, a 24yr old data analyst working in a MNC in Bangalore smokes 2packs per day.His girl friend Niki complains of his bad breathe and it’s a embarrassment for him.Ritesh tried quit smoking.He stopped smoking fr 3 weeks,but unable to bear his work stress and carving he,resumed his habit finally.
Ritesh can be anyone of us, who struggled a lot to quit but ended up bad.
Quitting is easy but maintaining abstinence is a challenge.
Here are few ways we suggest you that can help “quit smoking”.
1. First mantra : Quitting is hard. It can take several attempts to succeed. So, never give up.
2. There are definite benefits : u will have better sense of smell, your clothes smell better, your breathe smell better.
more imp, u will save money 😉
3. Make a quit plan- reward yourself.
4. Make a support group. Find your quit buddy. Encourage each other.
5.curb triggers :
- Avoid people who smoke
- Avoid smoke breaks at work.
- Avoid store where you usually buy cigarettes. Find a different route so that you don’t have to pass it.
- Avoid locations and situations where you usually smoke.
- Stay away from coffee and alcohol, as they may trigger a desire to smoke.
- Withdrawal symptoms : you may experience anxiety, irritability, restlessness within 1-2 weeks.
How to deal with withdrawal symptoms?
- Exercise – try walking, climbing stairs instead of lift, use cycle to office.
- Drink water, take few deep and slow breaths when u feel anxious.
- Carry a sugar free chewing gum or healthy snacks like spouts,salad unit bag.eat it whenever u feel an uncontrollable urge to smoke.
- Take up a hobby like cooking, dancing, gardening, trekking, hiking, painting, learning a musical instrument, learning new language etc. Clean house, your room , storage area. These will keep you away from restlessness.
- If difficulty with sleeping, avoid caffeine in afternoon and evening.Go for a morning jog or use cycle to office.
Quitting can be very difficult. It can often take several attempts to successfully quit.
“Would you like to try again ?”
Good work bro….