How can I quit smoking? I am badly addicted to smoking and I can't live without a cigarette even a day. What should I do? I am just 15 years old.
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Make a strong decision, pray to God and if possible go to Ganga and leave it there Secondly avoid company of smokers. Think of good things in life. Be with your elders, like mother, father, elder brother where you cannot smoke.
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Think about trying some of these activities: 1 do Exercise. 2 Get out of the house for a walk. 3 Chew gum or hard candy. 4 Keep your hands busy with a pen or toothpick, or play a game. 5 Drink lots of water. 6 Relax with deep breathing. 7 Go to a movie. 8 Spend time with non-smoking friends and family 9 Do something else. When a craving hits, stop what you're doing immediately and switch to doing something different Start your stop smoking plan with START S = Set a quit date. Choose a date within the next two weeks, so you have enough time to prepare without losing your motivation to quit. If you mainly smoke at work, quit on the weekend, so you have a few days to adjust to the change. T = Tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit. Let your friends and family in on your plan to quit smoking and tell them you need their support and encouragement to stop. Look for a quit buddy who wants to stop smoking as well. You can help each other get through the rough times. A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you'll face while quitting. Most people who begin smoking again do so within the first three months. You can help yourself make it through by preparing ahead for common challenges, such as nicotine withdrawal and cigarette cravings. R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work. Throw away all of your cigarettes (no emergency pack!), lighters, ashtrays, and matches. Wash your clothes and freshen up anything that smells like smoke. Shampoo your car, clean your drapes and carpet, and steam your furniture. T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit. I hope this will help you. For more queries contact us.
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