Prepare to stop: Be sure you want to stop, know why you want to, be ready, have a plan. You can stop, although it can be very hard trying.Most smokers go through a cycle preparing-stopping-relapsing before finally stopping.
Think of the reasons: The reasons you want to continue, and the reasons why you want to stop.
Problems or excuses: Stress, weight, 'too late', will power, withdrawal symptoms, stop suddenly or gradually. Understand your habits.
Throw away the day before: The day before you want to stop throw away any cigarettes you have
Stock up: Stock up on sugar-free gum, raw vegetables, or fruit to munch instead.
Set a date: Set a date, and think of all the reasons you want to stop, and write them down. Keep thinking of these over the next few weeks.
Relax: Join yoga tai-chi or other relaxation classes, or read how to relax in the library. Exercise, such as walking, swimming, or dancing may help some people .. but start gently. Stress..this needs to be reduced....see here taken from here.
Tell everyone: Tell your friends you want to stop and ask for their support.. so they do not keep offering you cigarettes.
Extra support: If you think you are addicted to cigarettes, and especially if you started age 14 or less, patches or other nicotine replacements may help. Ask your doctor for advice.
How will you cope?: Think about how you will cope in the pub or with friends or at work. Recent research has identified factors that help people be happy: exercise, learning new things, music and comedy, and making new friends participating in new activities.
A new hobby: A new hobby can help .. what are your interests.. a holiday with the savings?
Source: www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk
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