Get The Support You Need from Quit Smoking Forums
When you decide to quit, you are going to need all the support you can get. While friends and family can be a valuable source of support, this is not always the case. Sometimes people live with other smokers, who may not be thrilled about the decision to quit. Others may have tried to quit before and failed, which is something you may be reminded of by loved ones who may unintentionally sabotage your progress with negative remarks. Quit smoking forums are a great place to find support because you are among other people who are going through the same thing you are.
There are quit smoking chat rooms where you can chat in real time with others who are kicking the habit. They don't know you, and you don't know them, so all judgment is suspended. You are able to share your stories, hear those from other people who are trying to quit smoking or already have, and learn helpful tips. You will learn about side effects that others have gone through, or are going through -- and what coping strategies worked for them. You'll hear everything from the usual, like nicotine gum, to the unusual, like sucking on whole cloves.
Giving support is just as good as getting support, on quit smoking message boards and chat rooms you can uplift and encourage others who are doing their best to quit nicotine for good. There are all kinds of smoking cessation boards and forums out there, so browse around to see what is best for you. You might also benefit from a live smoking cessation group where you meet with other soon-to-be non-smokers and support one another in person. The advantage to this is that you also have a leader who can provide you with lots of information and resources.
If you are in the midst of a strong craving and ready to give in, don't. Distract yourself with something else or even call a quit smoking helpline. There are quite a few of them out there, some are national and some are state run. They are like crisis lines for people trying to quit who need a boost of support. If you combine your quitting strategy of choice (such as medication, nicotine replacement therapy or tapering down) with good group support you are more likely to stay committed to a smoke-free life.
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