Quit Smoking - How to Deal with Social Smoking Triggers

How to Deal with Social Smoking Triggers

There are a lot of traps for those who want to quit smoking. One of the major ones is social smoking. It is not just about being in a group of people that are using tobacco products. There are different psychological sides to it. You are part of a community so you feel stronger and accepted. This gives you confidence. Besides, it is much better to hold a cigarette and smoke at a social gathering compared to just standing there and getting more and more nervous.

All of these factors make it difficult to quit smoking. Your task is to try to eliminate the need for social smoking. This does not mean that you should stop seeing your friends who have this habit for good. You just need to make some modifications to your lifestyle for the time being.

Tell your friends who smoke that you plan to quit and ask them to respect this decision of yours. The reality is that smokers want to quit, but find it difficult to try so you should expect understanding, support and encouragement rather than withdrawal. You should explain to your friends delicately that you may not be part of the group for a few weeks until you overcome the cravings and the symptoms of withdrawal. It is a good idea to ask them to quit together with you. However, you should not demand that they stop smoking in your presence as this may lead to conflict and hamper your efforts.

Replace smoking during the coffee and lunch breaks at work with a healthy activity. It is important not to join the smokers' group. You can readily go for a walk after having a lunch at a non-smoking restaurant. If you think that you need to be in the company of people, you can join a group of co-workers who do not smoke during the breaks.

Avoid restaurants and bars where you can smoke. Try not to go to parties where a lot of people will be smoking. This is not easy especially if you are a very social and active person. However, you do not have to make it more difficult than it actually is.

Instead of going to a bar, you should enjoy a sports activity with a group of friends. You can play basketball or football. If you think that you will be tempted to smoke at a party, organize another event for you and your loved one or a bunch of friends. You can go see a show or have a pleasant dinner at a fine restaurant.

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◦	Getting the Right Mindset to Quit Smoking
◦	Helping Your Child to Quit Smoking
◦	How a Healthy Lifestyle will Help You to Quit Smoking
◦	How Smoking can Adversely Affect Your Social Life
◦	How to Cope with Cigarette Cravings
◦	How to Deal with Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
◦	How to Deal with Social Smoking Triggers
◦	How to Prevent Weight Gain when You Quit Smoking
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◦	How to Quit Smoking - Cold Turkey or Progressive Quitting
◦	Getting the Support You Need
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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.