How Can I stop smoking ?
is it very harmful I smoke 1-2 cig. in a day ?
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Thats good thats all you smoke ,so why bother when you smoke only 2 a day ,please dont smoke another one ,I have smoked for 25 years and my mother passed away because of bad lungs and if that all you are doing just stop ,should be easy if you stop now .ok please say no more ,stay alive longer .
Go to a 12 step program.
1-2 cigs a day is great! You would think it would be easy to stop now, but it isn't. Ideally no cigs would be better, but depending on where you live that would be the same carbon dioxide as the pollution you breathe. There are the other poisons, though. I encourage you to quit, but don't let people pressure to stop. You'll know when you can lose those 2 cigs.
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yup. even if u smoke only 1 cigratte is harmful to you. Researches shows that people who smoke got 3 times the risk of getting heart attack than those who doesn't smoke. So quit now !
These 10 easy steps will ensure you experience a smooth journey through your quit process.
STEP 1: UNDERSTAND WHY YOU SMOKE
3 main factors explains why you smoke:
Ever reached for a pack when you felt bored, stressed, unhappy or just needed to think clearly? For many smokers, cigarettes offer a convenient distraction to problems or stress relief option.
How could something so bad feel so good? That's because every cigarette contains the drug called Nicotine. Nicotine is as addictive as heroine and cocaine.
Smoking could be an automatic action for you. It has formed part of your daily or weekly routine and regular habit. You may enjoy smoking at certain places, at certain times or even with certain people.
To increase your chances of quitting successfully, it is important to know how these 3 factors relate to your smoking behaviour. This way, you can learn how to overcome your smoking habit.
How do these factors control your smoking habit? Take the Why I Smoke Quiz to find out.
STEP 2: KEEP A JOURNAL
Over the next few days, make an effort to record your smoking habits before lighting up each cigarette. Each night, go through the list and identify when and why you smoked. Think of and write down what else you could do instead of smoking at that particular time or place.
Cigarette No Date Time Situation Mood Urge How to resist the temptation to smoke
e.g. Cig.1 12 Dec 2pm After lunch with colleagues anxious 3 Tell my colleagues I am quitting, excuse myself and go for a stroll immediately after the meal.
Mood : neutral, anxious, angry, stressed, depressed, content, relaxed , bored, tired, worried, etc.
(Intensity of) Urge : None 0, Very weak 1, Moderate 2, Strong 3, Very Strong 4
Review of the day (date) : ______________
The situations where the urge to smoke was strongest :___________
The most effective strategies to resist in these situations : ________________
Click here to print journal exercise
STEP 3: KNOWING YOUR REASONS FOR QUITTING
One of the most powerful tools you could use to stay motivated throughout your quit journey is a visual list of your reasons for quitting. Stick the list where you could see it and be reminded often to stay motivated.
1. e.g. I am quitting so I will stay healthy and grow old together with my wife.
2. e.g. I am quitting so I can save more money for …
Click here to print and start to create your very own list.
STEP 4: GET SUPPORT
Quitting can be difficult, especially when you are doing it alone. Support from your friends and loved ones will be helpful particularly during the first few weeks of quitting. Be wary of those who discourage you from quitting. Make it clear to your smoker friends that you don't want them to give you a cigarette.
Talk to the people you trust about your intention to stop smoking. Learn from ex-smokers how they did it.
STEP 5: GET RID OF SMOKING "DESIRES and TEMPTATIONS"
Smoking triggers are things, people or places which give you the urge to smoke. Clear your surroundings of all smoking triggers.
Prepare your own strategies to resist the urge to smoke in each risky situation before you get there. You can never be too prepared!
Click here for some useful strategies.
Click here for some common threatening situations.
You may have to make some changes to your lifestyle, but these are temporary. Once you get past the "withdrawal" stage, you will no longer be tempted by these triggers.
STEP 6: CHOOSING A QUIT METHOD
There are a number of different methods for quitting smoking. Try different methods to find the one most suitable for your lifestyle!
Stopping completely all at once. This is the most effective method; more people who quit this way stay off cigarettes for good.
Reduce the number of cigarettes smoked each day until you don't smoke at all. Set clear, intermediate targets to ensure you reach your goal of no cigarettes when you reach your quit date. For example, if you usually smoke 20 cigarettes a day gradually reduce this to 15, 10 and 5 cigarettes a day as the quit date approaches, until you completely stop smoking on your quit date.
Delay the first cigarette in the morning. Wait one hour after meals or other "regular" times for cigarettes. Increase the delay time each day until your quit date where you will stop smoking completely.
If you combine the above quit methods with other forms of support , your chances of quitting successfully will increase significantly.
STEP 7: SELECT YOUR QUIT DATE
Now that you have decided on your quit method that best suits you, you can now set a quit date. Think ahead and avoid planning a quit date just before a stressful event such as a job interview, year-end staff appraisal or exam. Whether it is in a few days' time or within the next 2 weeks, make sure that the date is realistic and stick to it. Mark the date on your calendar by circling it in red. Place your calendar in a prominent place. Once set, do not postpone the date.
Make a contract with yourself to seal your committment to quit smoking for good!
STEP 8: OVERCOME THE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
The nicotine in your cigarettes creates a chemical dependency. Your body develops a need for a certain level of nicotine at all times. Unless that level is maintained, the body will begin to go through withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine are unpleasant and stressful, but temporary.
Withdrawal symptoms are usually worst in the first 48 hours of quitting and usually last no more than 2 weeks. These symptoms are normal and are actually signs that your body is recovering from the harmful effects of smoking.
Tips on how you can overcome withdrawal symptoms.
STEP 9: STAY POSITIVE
During your quit journey, you may think of giving up when you encounter withdrawal symptoms. When the going gets tough, remember that quitting smoking is one of the best long-term investments you can make for yourself and your family. You will also become an inspiration for other fellow smokers who wish to quit.
Think positively. Positive thinking has the incredible power of motivating us and pushing us beyond our perceived limits. Positive self talk changes negative thoughts into "I can do it " statements.
Reward Yourself
STEP 10: MANAGE YOUR STRESS AND DIFFICULT EMOTIONS
Stress is an inevitable part of life in Singapore. However, there are some easy and simple tips you can use to keep stress at bay!
• Prioritise your work and practise effective time management. Be realistic about what you can handle.
• Learn to say "No". Delegate tasks and
responsibilities at home and at work.
• Share your worries with someone you trust
• Make time to do things you like
• Look at the funny side of a stressful situation
• Count your blessings
• Do some deep breathing exercises
• Learn to relax (Listen to soothing music, pamper yourself with a massage, luxuriate in the fragrance of aromatherapy, read a novel or take a long bath)
• Go for a stroll in the park and be absorbed in the greenery. Just 10-15 minutes can help clear your head and improve your mood
• Practise visualisation. Imagine a peaceful scene and take a "short holiday" in your mind
• Fit regular exercise into your lifestyle
• Reduce alcohol and/or coffee intake. They increase the level of stress
dint,
you cant.
what you got to do is..
quit quitting !
fire up another one of those bad boy's
it wont kill ya,
like they say it will.
they are lying
Have a dtermination and say no. It is all or none law. So do not take even one cigarette. Have something like gree tea or gum instaed. Good luck. I am sure Insha Allah you will succeed.
One or two cigs per day in smoke depends on your age and health condition.You only need hard control on your mind to quit smoking. If you manage to keep away from smoking for a week you can do it for any length of time.
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nicorettes worked for me. but you really have to want to quit.
it's all in the mind dude. but it also depends as to how long you've been smoking.
you need to find out your motivating reasons for smoking and be determined to follow your act as soon as you get into it. otherwise, it'll just end up in your "wishlist" for this lifetime..
I am a passive smoker, and being it puts me at a greater risk than those who are active smokers. Then again, it doesn't give me any reason why i should keep on puffing cigs when I know it'll damage my lungs.
No. U cant. I CAN. Do u get my point ?
a 1 step program
1. keep the cigarette away from your lips.
or
1. Keep the one end of the cigarette away from flame or coal.
u can't ur hooked for life.
keep chewing gums & keep drinking fresh juice,try to help people in a day atleast.
by ur own strong will.yes it is harmful
You should not even be touching cigarettes. You smoke one to two cigarettes aday. I wish I only smoked that many aday. I smoke two packs aday. Wish I could quit. I hate cigarettes, hate what they do to my car, hate what they do to my home, and hate what they do to me. I just totally hate smoking and what they do. But keep lighting up, come to think about it I think I'll light one up. I tell anyone that wants to smoke or wonders about smoking to never try it. They will regret it when they get older.
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Eat/drink milk,pulses,beet root,fruits salad or juice,veg salad or soup,
Discontinue Liquor,Non Veg,Chillies,Sour,Cold drinks,Heavy undigestible food.smoking
sometimes fasting is also important
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You have to regular in prayer,yoga,meditation,swimmin. suitable exercise,
You should make one doctor friend for regular advise
Avoid drugs as far as possible bcoz of side effect
laughter is the best medicine
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work smart and hard for success
It is very simple. Make up your mind and quit.
It is harmfull even if you are a passive smoker.
Fill a jar up with water and stick the contents of a full ashtry in the jar.. Leave it sit for a day or so.. Every time you feel like a cigarette, have a smell of the jar.. It will turn you off everytime!
Any amount of smoking is harmful. There are several methods to help. This site has good info. Good Luck !
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