Quitting smoking is probably one of the hardest undertakings that anyone has or ever will attempt. Many people report that giving up cigarettes has been harder on them than giving up illegal drugs!
So when you have success in your program, it’s important that you allow yourself some rewards along the way, to remind yourself of your accomplishment and to spur you to continue on. Continue reading
There is a scientific basis for feeling that smoking relaxes and calms you. Nicotine has this affect on you physically, and it’s true that if your hands are busy, you’re less likely to be anxious. The body works off nervous tension through activity.
If you’ve used smoking to alleviate anxiety, boredom, tension, or some other negative emotion, it’s time to face these things head-on and learn new, healthier ways of coping. Here are some tips. Continue reading
When you’re smoking to try to look cool or tough, it may be time to rethink your priorities.
Ask yourself what other things you thought in school about people, relationships, your goals in life, and what you felt was important. How much have you changed since you were a teenager? Continue reading