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Thinking of quitting smoking? Here are our tips!
Deciding you want to quit smoking is only the first step of the battle.
You’ll need focus, support, and commitment to help you stay smoke-free. To set you on the right path, we have put together five tips to help you stop smoking.
Prepare to stop smoking
There are sensational stories of how people abruptly decide to go cold turkey and are successful with that approach. But for each of those success stories, there are maybe hundreds or thousands of people who end up relapsing.
So the first step to stopping smoking is to pick a quit date. A quit date is a day on which you begin a smoke-free life. The quit date should be far enough to give you time to prepare but not too far so you can change your mind.
You can choose to
- Smoke right to your quit date and then stop
- Reduce your smoking rate until your quit date, and then stop
- Stop smoking altogether and stay smoke-free till your quit date
No option is superior to the other, so choose the one that works best for you. If you have tried quitting in the past, review what went wrong and choose a method that would offer better results.
While you look forward to your quit date, you must perform house cleaning. Generally, you want to do the following:
- Inform your social circle about your quit date.
- Remove all ashtrays and cigarettes.
- Decide if you are going “cold turkey” or using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or other medicines.
- Sign up for a stop-smoking group if you need to.
- Stock up on alternatives such as gum, hard candy, toothpicks, patches, vape pens, and e-liquids.
- Find someone or people who have successfully quit and are happy to help you.
- Ask those who smoke in your social circle not to smoke around you.
When D-day arrives, getting yourself as busy as possible is best. Start using your NRT or vaping device if you choose to use one and get support from stop-smoking groups or friends. You should avoid those who smoke and also limit or stop drinking alcohol.
Try NRTs (Nicotine Replacement Therapy)
Smoking without NRT, medication, or therapy is one of the most popular ways to quit smoking. However, only a tiny amount of cold turkey attempts are successful. A lot of people need help to get over their nicotine dependence.
Nicotine replacement therapy can help you manage the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking. It can reduce cravings and nicotine dependence by giving you a controlled dose of nicotine.
Most people only need NRTs long enough to wean their bodies off cigarettes. Once their cravings end, they can discontinue the use of NRTs.
There are five popular types of NRT:
- Skin patches
- Chewing gum
- Lozenges
- Nasal spray (prescription only)
- Inhaler (prescription only)
If you decide to use NRTs, discussing it with a healthcare professional is best. The healthcare professional will prescribe a controlled dosage and recommend a smoke-free plan. They will also look for side effects of quitting smoking and using NRT products.
Non-nicotine options
People whose goal to end nicotine dependence and not just smoking prefer to use non-nicotine medication to achieve their smoke-free goals. Some of the non-nicotine-containing drugs that smokers use to quit are bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix).
These medications can help you with cravings and withdrawal symptoms. However, you should discuss this with a healthcare provider as you might need a prescription for these drugs.
Get Support
Quitting smoking is hard. The time you spent smoking created an emotional and physical dependence on nicotine. This dependence makes it hard to stop, so you need outside support.
Some of the support you can get in this regard will come from self-help materials, counseling services, and support services. These support systems will help you improve your physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms.
The easiest way to get support is to contact an individual who has successfully stopped smoking or to go to a support group. These two options can dramatically improve your chances of quitting smoking for good. Self-help material can also help as it is better than no support.
When combined with other medications like NRT, behavioural support can ensure successful long-term smoking cessation.
Try alternative therapies like e-cigarettes
Many people have successfully become smoke-free via alternative therapies. Whether these therapies would work for you depends on many factors but generally speaking, they would help you handle the cravings.
These alternative methods to stop smoking include:
- filters
- smoking deterrents
- electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)
- tobacco strips and sticks
- nicotine drinks, lollipops, straws, and lip balms
- yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
An e-cigarette is a device that turns e-liquid into a vapor by heating it. E-cigarettes are also called vape kits, vape pens, or vaping devices. The vape liquid contains nicotine and flavors. If you are a heavy smoker, you need a vaping device with long battery life and good nicotine delivery.
If you are looking for something that makes the feel of cigarette smoking, you can go for models that offer tight airflow draw and vapor heat.
Many people use e-cigarettes as a quit smoking aid for many reasons. They are less addictive and harmful than cigarettes, and many established smokers find it easier to quit smoking when they switch to e-cigarettes.
Wrapping it up
Quitting smoking requires planning, support, and dedication. It will not be easier at first, but it gets easier over time. With these tips, you will increase your chances of becoming smoke-free.
Are you looking to begin your smoke-free journey with vape pens? Our online store offers the best e-liquids from top brands like TECC and VOOPOO and UK vape kits that can help you make your cravings while you pursue your smoke-free goal, check out our catalog.
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