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How to Quit Smoking - Helping a Friend Quit

The main thing that you need to know about quitting smoking is that it is very hard. This is because of the physical addiction to nicotine and the psychological addiction to the habit of lighting up. You have to be aware of these facts when trying to help a friend quit. Use some practical advice that will channel your goodwill into effective actions.

Accept the fact that your friend who is trying to quit smoking will be jittery and irritable and feel down for considerable periods of time. Your task is to remain calm and to try to help your friend relax as well. Doing fun things together such as going to a sports game or seeing a show will help. You may want to engage your friend in a physical exercise that both of you enjoy. Being physically active helps to overcome tobacco cravings immensely.

Use various methods to give your friend extra motivation to quit smoking. You need to understand that they will be going through a great struggle to stay away from cigarettes. Even if a smoker is super determined, they will experience great weakness at times. You should try to remind your friend of the health benefits that they will enjoy as a non-smoker. It is important to know their personal reasons for quitting and to remind them of those.

Be there for your friend when they need you. You should try to be available most of the time. Similarly, you should be prepared for long conversations and even for fights. The important thing is not to give up on your friend. You need to realize that you have made a commitment and that the wellbeing of someone who you love is at stake.

Avoid preaching and judging your friend who is trying to quit smoking. You have to be and stay positive. It is not appropriate to tell them that it is about time they quit because of aged looks or bad breath. Focus on the benefits and be optimistic. The latter is really important as a lot of smokers feel weak when it comes to their addictive habit. You should never talk about failure or the possibility of relapsing unless your friend mentions it and wants to share their fears.

Do not get frustrated with your friend if they relapse. Remain positive and optimistic and encourage the person to try again. One of the most motivating facts is that each failed attempt to quit smoking increases the chances of success by 20 per cent.

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

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To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.