Quitting smoking is much easier if you have the support of friends and family behind you. Be sure that you tell your co-workers, friends and family that you are going to quit, and let them know in what ways they can help you succeed.
Ask people to understand any changes in your mood that may be uncharacteristic for you. Remind them that hopefully these won’t last long. Let them know that the longer you go without cigarettes, the sooner you will be your old self.Do you have friends who smoke? Ask them to quit along with you, or at least not to smoke when you’re around. Be sure to tell your physician and pharmacist that you are quitting, too. Nicotine can change how some drugs work. You may need to change some of your prescriptions after you quit.
Support – Finally, but not necessarily the least important by any means is to get your friends and family involved with your plan. Let them know that you are probably going to be on edge for awhile and that you would appreciate it if they did not smoke around you. It is also a good idea to try to avoid cigarettes and smoking for the first few months.
To relax and get through the worst times when quitting smoking, learn to relax your body and your mind by taking deep breaths. Take ten deep, slow breaths and then hold the last one. Breathe out slowly, and then relax all your muscles. Picture a pleasant and soothing scene, to help you get away from everything, even if only for a moment. Think about your peaceful image and nothing else. You can also light a candle or incense instead of a cigarette.
There are many herbal options available that allege that they can help you quit smoking as well. Cigarrest is one herbal supplement that is available online that many have turned to as an aid. Many more people are finding much better success with the new Electronic Cigarettes that the UK has been using for years.
