THE ABC'S OF QUITTING SMOKING

nEveryone needs help quitting smoking. Even if you want to quit, I've heard and read that quitting is harder than stopping a herion addition ! I've put together a series of suggestions that might help you quit. It helped me to post these suggestions on "post it" notes on my bathroom mirror, car dashboard, and on my desk at work. It takes alot of willpower to quit, but it also takes retraing your mind. After 33 years of this same habit I know what you are going through, but I also know you can do it ! Let me hear from you soon and Good Luck !


C. IMMEDIATELY AFTER QUITTING...( CON'T)

• For the first 1-3 weeks, avoid situations you strongly associate with the pleasurable aspects of smoking, such as watching your favorite TV program, sitting in your favorite chair, or having a cocktail before dinner.


• Until you're confident of your ability to stay off cigarettes, limit your socializing to healthful, outdoor activities or situations where smoking isn't allowed.

• If you must be in a situation where you'll be tempted to smoke (such as a cocktail or dinner party), try to associate with the nonsmokers there.

• Try to analyze cigarette ads to understand how they attempt to "sell" you on individual brands.F

• Find new habits  Things To Do

• Change your habits to make smoking difficult, impossible, or unnecessary. For example, it's hard to smoke when you're swimming, jogging, or playing tennis or handball. When your desire for a cigarette is intense, wash your hands or the dishes, or try new recipes.Alices Secrets of the South Vol. III Tasty Recipes for Healthy Living Cookbook

• Do things that require you to use your hands. Try crossword puzzles, needlework, gardening, or household chores. Go bike riding; take the dog for a walk; give yourself a manicure; write letters.

• Enjoy having a clean-mouth taste and maintain it by brushing your teeth frequently and using a mouthwash.

• Stretch a lot.

• Get plenty of rest.

• Pay attention to your appearance. Look and feel sharp.

• Try to find time for the activities that are the most meaningful, satisfying, and important to you.

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