More Ideas for Smoking Cessation
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More Ideas for Smoking Cessation

A plan for getting rid of matches, lighters, ashtrays, and leftover tobacco products.

A plan for handling "trigger" situations that could lead you back to smoking. That means SPECIFIC ideas about what you'll do if you ever find yourself in a tempting situation. (For example, if you typically smoke each night after dinner, plan to enjoy chewing gun (sugarless, of course!) and to take the dog for a walk instead. Or, roleplay, in advance, what you'd feel comfortable saying to friends when they offer you a cigarette. (For example, "Thanks, but I'm not doing that anymore. I'm saving for a new IPod instead. Once you've finished smoking, let me tell you about the latest model.......")

A list of people (like doctors, health teachers, coaches, and counselors) you could talk to about methods for quitting (medicines, classes, support groups, etc.). There are MANY ways to succeed!

A doctor approved exercise plan to help relieve stress.

Tops for Preparing to Quit...

Buy cigarettes by the pack, not by the carton.

Start practicing how you will handle trigger situations.

Call the New York State Smokers' Quitline toll free at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) for more information on planning to quit, what to expect when quitting, etc.

When You Stop...

Quit "one day at a time." Make it your goal each day not to smoke.

Take up new activities.

Get help from other ex-smokers! They have a wealth of information and experience to share.

See the dentist and then show off your brighter teeth and cleaning breath. Now that's something to really smile about!

Congratulate yourself on attempting one of the hardest things you''' probably ever have to do, and then plan something safe but FUN to celebrate!

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