Quit smoking/Under-18s guide to quitting smoking The younger you start smoking, the more damage your body will suffer when you get older. Here are some important reasons to quit and 8 ways to help you do it.
8 ways to get through quitting OK, enough of the arm twisting. You want to give up, so where do you start? Enlist your friendsMake a deal with good friends to quit. You may find they want to quit as well. Talk to your GPIt's very hard to give up by willpower alone. Get all the help you can find: using stop smoking medicines can really increase your chances of success. As these are available on prescription, they'll be free for 12- to 18-year-olds. Ask your GP for help stopping smoking. They won't be shocked that you're a smoker. Prepare excusesSmokers often hate other people quitting, so be prepared for a few put-downs. It's a good idea to have something ready to say when you're offered a cigarette. Here are a few reasons (but we're sure you can think of better ones):
Get help with cravingsPrepare for a tough first few days, as these can be the hardest to cope with. Most of your withdrawal symptoms should subside after the first 4 weeks. Using a combination of nicotine-containing medicines is a good way to cope with cravings. Watch your weightWorried about weight gain while you're quitting? Stock up on some low-calorie snacks, such as apple chips, carrot sticks, sugar-free mints or popcorn, to get you through the cravings. Find out how you can quit smoking without putting on weight Set up a support networkAsk friends and family to support you. Ask for help from those people who'll be on your side. Choose people who you can be honest with, and who'll be honest with you. Sometimes you need a bit of tough love as much as a cuddle or a shoulder to cry on. Stay healthyDo your best to stay away from alcohol, coffee, sugar and sweets. Studies have shown that these (especially alcohol) can stimulate cigarette cravings. Find out how to cut down on your drinking Keep focusedAnd remember, it takes about a month for the nicotine cravings to subside. Take it 1 day at a time and soon you'll be smokefree for the rest of your life. BestCareCompare | ||||||
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