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Trying To Quit Smoking, Am Only Smoking At Home After Work. Suggestions?

Hi hope you are good. I am trying to stop smoking , its so difficult. I smoke 2-4 a day - but that in the evening cos i dont smoke at work and my first smoke is at 5.30 pm after I have my supper and exercise. My doctor says its emotional problem cos I am not addicted as such. It just makes me feel good. I can do without it for a whole day but once I am home, I must have it. that means as long as i am out of the house, I am fine. please help..thanks so much. Naina
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hello Naina,
Its good that you are considering to quit smoking.
Firstly will give you some self help tips
- Change to non preferred brand
- Buy less cigarettes/sachet at a time rather than piling the stock
- Keep a record on the amount and frequency of tobacco used
- Decrease the number of puffs when smoking
- During craving, try alternatives like using chewing gums,drinking water, deep breathing and delaying the act.
Apart from this you can set a quit date, you can also use nicotine gums.
As you smoke only at home look out for the triggering factors which might help in controlling smoking.
I hope you will be able to quit with above mentioned tips.
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Trying To Quit Smoking, Am Only Smoking At Home After Work. Suggestions?

Hello Naina, Its good that you are considering to quit smoking. Firstly will give you some self help tips - Change to non preferred brand - Buy less cigarettes/sachet at a time rather than piling the stock - Keep a record on the amount and frequency of tobacco used - Decrease the number of puffs when smoking - During craving, try alternatives like using chewing gums,drinking water, deep breathing and delaying the act. Apart from this you can set a quit date, you can also use nicotine gums. As you smoke only at home look out for the triggering factors which might help in controlling smoking. I hope you will be able to quit with above mentioned tips.