WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GIVING UP SMOKING?*

[jillygirl]

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GIVING UP SMOKING?

Besides the health benefits you should start to smell more attractive and it could save you well over £5,110 a year if you smoke 20 a day. Just imagine what you could treat yourself to with the money you will save.

You are likely to feel fitter and healthier as a non-smoker. You may find it easier than you think to quit smoking with The Mindset Clinic. Your friends, family and work colleagues might benefit too as you are likely to be more pleasant to be around when you stop smelling like an old ash tray.

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Can I have 1 cigarette after quitting?

After you've given up smoking the goal is to stay stopped. No matter how long it's been since your last cigarette, you may feel an urge to smoke, when you least expect it. By quitting smoking you've changed your life for the better. Just 1 puff on a cigarette can lead you back to regular smoking.

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Why do I still crave cigarettes after 2 years?

Even two years after quitting, you might experience occasional cigarette cravings due to both physical and psychological factors, including nicotine withdrawal and the strong associations you've made between smoking and certain situations or activities.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Nicotine Withdrawal:

Your body becomes accustomed to having nicotine, and when you quit, your body can crave it, even after the initial withdrawal symptoms subside.

• Psychological Triggers:

Smoking can become deeply ingrained in your habits and routines, and certain situations, places, or people can trigger cravings. For example, if you used to smoke after meals, coffee, or during a stressful time, those situations might trigger cravings.

• Habit and Association:

Smoking is often associated with certain activities or emotions, so when you encounter those triggers, your brain might expect a cigarette.

• Stress and Anxiety:

Some people use smoking to cope with stress or anxiety, and when those feelings arise, the urge to smoke can be strong.

• Social Environment:

If you are around other smokers or in places where smoking is common, you might be more likely to experience cravings.

• How to cope with cravings:

• Identify and avoid triggers: Recognize situations or activities that tend to trigger cravings and try to avoid them or develop alternative coping mechanisms.

• Engage in distracting activities: When you feel a craving, try to distract yourself with something else, such as exercise, a hobby, or spending time with loved ones.

• Practice relaxation techniques: Deep breathing, meditation, or yoga can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which can in turn help to reduce cravings.

• Reach out for support: Talk to a friend, family member, or counselor about your cravings and how you can cope with them. Talk to Quit Support community open everyday.

• Consider nicotine replacement therapy: If you are struggling with cravings, talk to your doctor about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or other medications that can help to reduce cravings.

Remember N O P E

Not One Puff Ever. 👍😊💪

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter]

some good tips here jillygirl 😊🎶💃🕺🏻xxxxx

[LifeIsACabaret 25 Months Winner]

Just wanted to share a real benefit I received upon quitting.

I always felt strong feelings of guilt being around my niece and my two grandnieces - who were little more than toddlers when I was trying to quit. I made sure they never got to see me smoking, but as we all know, children have such acute senses they would have smelt the smell of tobacco (and tar and all the other nasty gunk in cigarettes) from my person and my clothes and so I couldn't bear to think of it.

Quitting freed me completely from these intense guilty feelings and meant I could have much more interaction with two of the most delightful little girls you could imagine. That's priceless to me.