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By Terry Martin, About.com Guide to Smoking Cessation since 2003

It's all About Attitude

Thursday January 4, 2007
The path to true freedom from nicotine addiction must include a shift in attitude. We can abstain from smoking for days, months, or even years, but if we don't change our relationship to smoking - what cigarettes mean to us, we run the risk of relapse.

As you begin the work of recovery from your smoking habit, spend some time deciphering the mental side of this addiction. It will lead you to a change of attitude and ultimately, your freedom.

If you want to change your life, change your mind!

From guest author, "Zzyzx":
    "A positive attitude is necessary for a successful quit. Nicotine withdrawal is a reality, but looking at it as torture is counterproductive. This is a war between my will and the addiction. A negative attitude is defeatist and gives aid and comfort to the enemy."
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