How to Quit Smoking

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Chris_Davis and more videos in the Smoking category.You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/... or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmak... say you want to feel better, live longer, and even have a little extra cash on hand? Easy. Just quit smoking.To complete this How-To you will need:Paper and penGum and lollipopsWillpowerCalendarNicotine gumPrescription drugHypnosisStep 1: Ready yourselfReady yourself. Make a particular day your quit day. Don't deviate from this plan.Tip: Psych yourself up by making a list of all the reasons to quit—you'll be healthier, develop fewer wrinkles, have nicer breath, save money, and you won't be subjecting people to second-hand smoke.Step 2: Write down smoking triggersWrite down your smoking triggers. When you drink? After dinner? With coffee? Knowing what prompts you to smoke can help you quit.Step 3: List health risksList all the health risks associated with smoking—such as stroke, heart disease, several types of cancer, ulcers, diabetes, eye diseases, and osteoporosis.Tip: Remind yourself that there are more than 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes, some of which are used in insect and rat poisons!Step 4: Tell friends & familyTell your friends and family about your decision. They can encourage you, plus you're less likely to back out if others know your goal.Step 5: Call stop smoking lineCall your state's stop smoking line for free advice, nicotine substitutes, and a plan.Step 6: Buy gum or lollipopsBuy lots of gum or lollipops. When you have a craving for a cigarette, suck on a lollipop or chew some gum.Step 7: Keep busyKeep busy so your mind doesn't start craving a cigarette. Begin a project or new hobby.Tip: If you experience severe withdrawal—with symptoms such as intense cravings, tension, irritability, headaches, drowsiness, or trouble sleeping—consult your physician about the possibility of using a nicotine patch.Step 8: Mark achievementsKeep going. Mark your achievements on a calendar: one day smoke-free, one week, one month, and so on. Use your calendar as motivation.Step 9: Prepare for relapsesBe prepared for difficult situations or even relapses. If you relapse, start the process over.Step 10: Try prescription drugIf willpower isn't working for you, ask your doctor if you might be a good candidate for a prescription drug that may help you quit -- like Zyban, also known as the antidepressant Wellbutrin.Tip: Some people swear by hypnosis; that's how Courteney Cox, Billy Joel, and Drew Barrymore kicked the habit.Step 11: Enjoy healthier lifeEnjoy a healthier, happier and better-smelling life.Thanks for watching How To Quit Smoking! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscri...

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: Howcast

Length: 02:59
Rating: 4.5521235
Views: 82539

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