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Quit Tips
- Make a list of your reasons for quitting and read it whenever you feel the urge to smoke.
- Set a quit date and tell your family and friends you are going to quit.
- Plan your quitting strategy. Are you going to use a nicotine replacement product, go cold turkey, or taper off?
- Make specific plans in advance for what you'll do when the urge hits. For example, you can take a deep breath, get up and walk around, touch your toes, etc. Remember that the urge will pass in just a few minutes.
- Get some exercise every day. Exercise helps you feel better, curbs nicotine cravings and improves your spirit.
- Keep a supply of healthy, low fat snacks on hand. Food will taste better and your appetite will improve.
- Remove all cigarettes, ashtrays, matches and lighters from your home, workplace and car.
- Contact your local American Lung Association or call 1-800-LUNG-USA. We offer Freedom from Smoking® classes, self-help materials, and more.
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updated 2-18-01 |
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