Be Supportive to a Friend who Has Decided to Quit Smoking

Helping a friend quit smoking is basically Not bugging them, but finding out what is motivating them and then supporting their decision to quit smoking. I know that when I wanted to quit the last thing I wanted to hear was people nagging me about quitting, or ex-smokers telling me all about how important it was to quit.

Most people have success quitting smoking when they have decided on their own to stop smoking. Some quit smoking cold turkey, while others use hypnosis or decrease their exposure to nicotine through nicotine cessation products which decrease their cigarette consumption. That being said here are some ways to encourage a friend or family member who is deciding on their own to stop smoking:

1. Whenever successes are talked about be positive and uplifting. Go ahead and talk about your own successes.

2. Recognize that mistakes or setback will be made, again share your experiences, so your friend doesn’t feel alone. Let them know this is normal, but don’t dwell on them and assure them they can still be successful.

3. If their quitting strategy differs from yours – support their choices ! What worked for one person doesn’t always work for everyone.

4. Let them know what helped you stay away from smoking situations which could defeat your success in quitting smoking .

5.Listen, Listen, Listen first and foremost be their friend!

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