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Tips
to Quit-and Stay That Way
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For
many people quitting tobacco use is hard at first. One
of the secrets to being able to quit and stay quit is
finding simple, but effective, ways to deal with the
chemical and social-behavioral aspects of using tobacco.
The following tips are meant to help you through the
tough times. Try them out.
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Don't
carry spit tobacco, cigarettes, matches or a lighter with
you.
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Each
time you want tobacco, stop and ask yourself, "Do
I really want this cigarette?" or "Do I really
want this chew?"
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Keep
your hands busy: try doodling, playing a musical instrument
or fiddling with rubber bands
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Brush
your teeth often to make your mouth taste fresh and
clean, especially after eating |
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Go
places where you can't use tobacco like the mall, the
movies, or school.
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Don't
carry spit tobacco, cigarettes, matches or a lighter with
you.
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Each
time you want tobacco, stop and ask yourself, "Do
I really want this cigarette?" or "Do I really
want this chew?"
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Keep
your hands busy: try doodling, playing a musical instrument
or fiddling with rubber bands
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Brush
your teeth often to make your mouth taste fresh and clean,
especially after eating.
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Go
places where you can't use tobacco like the mall, the
movies, or school.
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Chew
or suck on cinnamon or mint flavored gum or candy; cinnamon
and mint flavors make tobacco taste bad.
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Stay
positive. Be proud of yourself for deciding to make a
change and quit or reduce your tobacco use.
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Stay
busy--keep yourself from getting bored. Exercise, read,
hike, bike, go see a movie.
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Save
the money you would normally spend on tobacco in a jar.
Watch it add up and buy yourself something you really
want.
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When
you feel tense, uptight or upset, close your eyes and
take a few deep breaths.
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