How to stop smoking
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Quitting smoking can be a very hard thing to do, but the benefits far outweigh any difficulties. These strategies can assist anyone trying to quit smoking.
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Set a quit date
a definitive date is a must
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Cut back gradually
cold turkey may not be the option
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Another option: quit completely cold-turkey
do it at once and be done with it
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Avoid second-hand smoke
this can cause cravings
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Use a nicotine replacement therapy if necessary
this will ease the transition
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Ask your doctor about techniques for quitting
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Find a hobby
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Do not drink alcohol
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Spend time with friends who are non-smokers
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Read up on the benefits of quitting smoking
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Pick up yoga or meditation
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Try hypnosis
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Write in a journal
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Exercise regularly
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Inform the people around you of your decision to quit
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Ask family members and friends to support your decision
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Remove all tobacco products from your home, car, and office
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Ask friends and families to not smoke around you
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Eat a healthy diet
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Replace smoking with another oral activity such as chewing on a toothpick
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