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Smoking is quite hard to give up because the tobacco in the cigars contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Like heroin and other addictive drugs, both our body and our mind quickly become so used to this nicotine substance present in cigarettes that a person who is into this habit, has to have it at regular intervals to feel normal.

People start to smoke for a variety of reasons. Some, especially teenagers, think that smoking is really cool and start off with this habit and some, just by looking at their friends and family members. Smokers develop wrinkles, yellow teeth, they lose bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Smokers also tend to be less active when compared to non-smokers because smoking greatly affects the lungs. Smoking can also cause fertility problems and can impact sexual health both in men and women.

Deciding how to quit smoking is one of the best decisions you can possibly take and a difficult choice to cope with. Here are some of the ways to quit smoking and remain smoke free…

Taking an Oral Substitute:

In one study, about 25 per cent of quitters found that an oral substitute was invaluable. Another 25 per cent didn’t like the idea at all. They wanted a clean break with cigarettes. The rest weren’t certain. One can use cinnamon sticks, chewing gum or artificial cigarettes as a substitute. You will mostly find that after the first week of being a non smoker, you wouldn’t even need these.

Get Exercising:

Go to a gym, sit in the steam, exercise. Change your normal routine, take time to walk or even jog around the block or in the local park.

Pamper Yourself:

Go ahead and join a yoga class or maybe reiki… they are great!! Get a one hour massage, take a long bath – pamper yourself. Get yourself involved in a hobby.

Ask For Support:

Ask for support from co-workers, friends and family members. Ask for their tolerance. Let them know you’re quitting, and that you might be edgy or grumpy for a few days. If you don’t ask for support, you certainly won’t get any. if you do, you’ll be surprised how much it can help. Ask friends and family members not to smoke in your presence.

Destroy All Your Cigarettes:

On your quit day, hide all ashtrays and destroy all your cigarettes, preferably with water, so no part of them is smokeable.

Write It Down:

Write down ten good things about being a non-smoker and ten bad things about smoking. It really Helps.

Dont Pretend:

Dont pretend smoking wasn’t enjoyable…it was. This is like losing a good friend and its okay to grieve the loss. Feel that grief, dont worry, its okay. Feel and you heal. Stay with it and you can do it.

I hope that, through this article, I am able to help those who really want to get out of this habit. Do let me know about your experiences and suggestions if any by commenting on this article.

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