The 5 Keys to Quit Smoking

Studies have shown that the most likely to leave the habit forever, if you use the following five steps in common.

1- Be prepared  – to;
2- information – to;
3 -Acquisition – for new skills and behaviors;
4 – Obtain and use medicines correctly;
5 – for relapse or difficult situations prepared.

1. Get Ready: Set a date to quit smoking. Change your environment, you will learn all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car and workplace exempt …. and must not smoke in the house. Review of previous attempts to quit smoking. Think about what worked and what did not. Leave you, I do not smoke – not even a train!

2. To receive the support and encouragement: Studies have shown that there is a greater chance of success if you have to use. They can help in many ways, talk to your friends, colleagues and family members to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke, too, around you or leave cigarettes. Talk to your doctor (for example) physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, or smoking advisor. Get individual, group, or by telephone. The more counseling you have, the more the chance of giving up smoking. Programs are offered in local hospitals and health centers. Call the local health department for information about programs in your area.

3. Learn new skills and behaviors to distract: Try to with desire. In an interview with someone go for a walk or dealing with a task. The first time you try to quit, change the routine, with a different route to work, drink tea instead of coffee, breakfast in a different position. Do something to reduce stress, take a hot bath, exercise or read a book. Plan something fun to do, every day. Drink lots of water. Study the educational information you why they teach you how to smoke and to help stop smoking.

4. Obtain and proper use of medicines: Medications can the appetite and help people reduce quit smoking. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from January 2006 has five approved drugs to help you stop smoking:

- Bupropion SR: Available by prescription – Nicotine Gum: without a prescription – Inhaler: Available by prescription – Nicotine nasal spray: Available by prescription – Nicotine patches: the prescription and sale – there are also disadvantages of all natural nicotine replacement therapy (rodents – no drug) .

Ask your doctor for health advice and read carefully the information contained in the package. Who will be approximately twice as likely to quit smoking and quit smoking for good. Drug use is something that everyone who benefits may not be tried. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, breastfeeding, under 18 years, if you have less than 10 cigarettes per day or a medical condition, smoke, ask your doctor or other provider of physician before taking any medication. It is always best to consult a health professional at all times.

5. One prepared for relapse or difficult situations are more frequent relapses in the first 3 months after quitting. Do not be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, look for the most times before it permanently. Here are some difficult situations can be seen:

- Alcohol. Avoid alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.

- Other smokers. Being around smoking can you feel like smoking.

- Weight gain. Many smokers gain weight when they quit too, usually less than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Do not let weight gain distract you from your goal to quit, too. Some medications for smoking cessation may help the weight back.

- Bad mood or depression. There are many ways to improve the mood to smoke. If you have problems with one of these situations, ask your doctor or other healthcare providers.

Discussion Questions: You make the following questions. Talk to your doctor about your reaction is something you decide to do.

Why did not you? If you have tried to quit in the last few years, which is allowed and what is not? What are the most difficult situations for you after the holidays? How do you want to do? Who can help in difficult times? Your family? Friends? Providers? What joy you get from smoking? How you can look forward to anyway, if you quit smoking?