How to quit smoking?

Start your stop smoking plan with START!!!!

S = Set a quit date.
Choose a date within the next 2 weeks, so you have enough time to prepare without losing your motivation to quit. If you mainly smoke at work, quit on the weekend, so you have a few days to adjust to the change.

T = Tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit.
Let your friends and family in on your plan to quit smoking and tell them you need their support and encouragement to stop.

A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you'll face while quitting.
Most people who begin smoking again do so within the first 3 months. You can help yourself make it through by preparing ahead for common challenges, such as nicotine withdrawal and cigarette cravings.

R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work.
Throw away all of your cigarettes (no emergency pack!), lighters, ashtrays, and matches. Wash your clothes and freshen up anything that smells like smoke.

T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.
Your doctor can prescribe medication to help with withdrawal and suggest other alternatives. If you can't see a doctor, you can get many products over the counter at your local pharmacy or grocery store.

Parinyaporn 062 (3EN)

I have a lot of my friends who are heavy smoker. I have been tried to stop him from
smoking, it never work though. I have heard that whenever you want to smoke, chewing
gum will help you from stop craving it. However, trying to cut smoking takes time. Please
try to cut it if you have a chance to do so.

Saowanaree 037 3EN

My dad was a smoker, he smoked heavy.I tried
to stop him in many ways,but he did not stop.
Once he was very sick,he thought he would died;
but after that,he was fine.I don't know how to tell
them.For me, the best way is they must
face what harmfulness of smoking by themselves.

Amphaphan 044 3EN

I'm not a smoker, but I read the articles about quit smoking many times.
The first step and the most important step is setting goal that is you want to quit smoking.
Second, think about how smoking can harm your health, you will have the motivations to quit it fast.
Third, if you want to smoke, just do something instead such as chewing gum or candy.
But if these steps are to hard, go to see the doctor may help alot.

Pattreeya 056 3EN