Your Voices
There is nothing better for a person's motivation than hearing from those who have been there and done that. When it comes to breaking the addiction to nicotine, this holds doubly true.
Fear of quitting can hold us prisoner to tobacco for years, but with a little knowledge about what we can expect when we quit, along with a solid support network to hold us up as we move through the recovery process, we can all quit smoking successfully.
Here are About.com Smoking Cessation we have a feature that allows all of you to share your experiences and advice. This week I'd like to point you to three questions our readers have responded to that concern most smokers. Read their perspectives about these issues and add your insights too, if you're so inclined.
Have a great, smoke-free week!
What Was Your Last Straw?
Making the decision to finally put down our cigarettes and call a halt to smoking is, for most people, the result of something dramatic - either an event or emotional angst. It's the final straw that makes us say "No More."
How Did You Manage Nicotine Withdrawal?
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal can and do include just about every irritation you can think of. While this is an intense stage of recovery that every ex-smoker must weather, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the discomforts.
Improvements Since Quitting Tobacco?
Smoking cessation, when truly embraced, cannot help but change us for the better. It touches every facet of our lives in positive ways.
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Take The Quit Smoking Monday Pledge
Healthy Monday encourages us to think of 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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