WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR SMOKERS WHO DECIDE TO QUIT?
Join a stop-smoking program like Freedom From Smoking© from the American Lung Association(ALA). The Program gives Lots of ideas on how to quit and stay quit. Look into the different kinds of self-help options available to smokers. These include Freedom From Smoking® guidebooks, videotapes and audiotapes. All of these materials are also available from ALA. Pick a good time to quit. Don’t try to quit when you’re under a lot of stress or around a holiday. Be aware that smokers have different experiences when they quit. They may feel sleepy or very excited, lightheaded, nervous or irritable. Or they might crave tobacco or sweets or have headaches. Be sure to get some exercise every day. For example, walking is a great way to reduce the stress of quitting. Exercise is a big boost toward feeling better, improving spirits, and keeping trim. Get plenty of sleep, eat a balanced diet and drink lots of water. Ask family, friends and co-workers to help. Having someone to take a walk with or just l
