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7. Avoid Alcohol and Other Triggers
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When you drink, it’s harder to stick to your no-smoking goal. So try to limit alcohol when you first quit. Likewise, if you often smoke when you drink coffee, switch to tea for a few weeks. If you usually smoke after meals, find something else to do instead, like brushing your teeth, taking a walk, texting a friend, or chewing gum.

6. Give Yourself a Break
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One reason people smoke is that the ni****ne helps them relax. Once you quit, you’ll need new ways to unwind. There are many options. You can exercise to blow off steam, tune in to your favorite music, connect with friends, treat yourself to a massage, or make time for a hobby. Try to avoid stressful situations during the first few weeks after you stop smoking.

You can also join a support group or talk to a counselor. Behavioral therapy is a type of counseling that helps you identify and stick to quit-smoking strategies. Even a few sessions may help.

5. Lean On Your Loved Ones
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Tell your friends, family, and other people you’re close to that you’re trying to quit. They can encourage you to keep going, especially when you’re tempted to light up.

4. Learn About Prescription Pills
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Medicines can curb cravings and may also make smoking less satisfying if you do pick up a cigarette. Other drugs can ease withdrawal symptoms, such as depression or problems with concentration.

The craving for “just one drag” is tough. Ni****ne replacement therapy can curb these urges. Studies show that ni****ne gum, lozenges, and patches improve your chances of success when you’re also in a quit-smoking program.

3. Consider Ni****ne Replacement Therapy
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When you stop smoking, ni****ne withdrawal may give you headaches, affect your mood, or sap your energy.

Line up support in advance. Ask your doctor about all the methods that will help, such as quit-smoking classes and apps, counseling, medication, and hypnosis. You’ll be ready for the day you choose to quit.

2. Prepare Before You Go 'Cold Turkey'
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There’s more to it than just tossing your ci******es out. Smoking is an addiction. The brain is hooked on ni****ne. Without it, you’ll go through withdrawal.

1. Find Your Reason
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To get motivated, you need a powerful, personal reason to quit. It may be to protect your family from secondhand smoke. Or lower your chance of getting lung cancer, heart disease, or other conditions. Or to look and feel younger. Choose a reason that is strong enough to outweigh the urge to light up.