| Quitting
Tips |
The
process of quitting tobacco involves several steps. They
include: commitment, personal assessment, plan for success,
slip control, and personal rewards for success.
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Commitment
means convincing yourself that you want to quit.
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Commitment
is the most important part of the whole process. It's
easier to proceed to the next steps if you convince yourself
you are going to quit.
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Commitment
means going from an "I’ll give it a try"
to an "I’ll do it!" attitude.
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You
need to know why you are using tobacco
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Common
reasons include: - - Habit - - Relaxation - - Stress -
- Stimulation
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By
knowing why you smoke, you can choose different actions
and rewards to replace the need for tobacco.
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You
need a plan to become tobacco-free.
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There
are three basic steps:
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- Form
new behaviors to take the place of tobacco use. For
example, learn how to relax using tapes or exercise,
instead of using tobacco.
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- Choose
a method to quit, like "cold turkey" or tapering.
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- Let
others know you are going to stop and ask for their
support
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Even
with a plan, it takes most people between two and five
attempts to successfully quit.
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Some
attempts work better than others.
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The
timing of quitting is also important.
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The
key to quitting is to find the reason(s) for your slips
and to try new ways to quit.
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A
slip is just a slip so long as you stay committed to quitting
and don't give up.
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Rewards
for quitting can vary:
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- Spend
the money saved on something special
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- Brag
to friends, family and co-workers
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- Focus
on how much better you feel without using tobacco.
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