Healthy Monday Message at About.com Smoking Cessation

When Loved Ones Aren't Supportive

Understandably, smoking cessation is a primary focus for most of us when we first quit smoking. We eat, sleep and breathe our quit programs, and when those we care about don't share the same level of interest, it can be disheartening. Even worse, lack of support or negative feedback from loved ones can fuel a smoking relapse.

A current discussion at the support forum here at About.com Smoking Cessation highlights this issue:

"My husband said he doesnt like me as a non-smoker because I am being mean and fussing at him! I probably have been, but I am trying not to..."

Friends and family members often mean well, but unless they have smoked and quit themselves, they may not understand just how hard we work to maintain cessation early on, and how much positive support means.

Surround yourself with those who know what you're going through at the About.com Smoking Cessation forum. The support and camaraderie available within this community of people quitting tobacco will help you insure long term success with smoking cessation.

For friends and family:
Supporting Loved Ones When They Quit Smoking

Take The Monday Pledge

Healthy Monday encourages us to think of every Monday as a day that we can begin work anew on goals that we have for ourselves. If you're still smoking, put your cigarettes down and get started on your quit program today.

We all have the ability to quit smoking successfully, and we all deserve a life that is free of addiction. Honor your life by choosing Monday as the day to start and reinforce your quit program.

You can quit smoking ... and we’re here to help you, one simple Monday at a time.

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