Written By: Shraddha Rupavate | Published : December 22, 2014 5:50 PM IST
Washington, Dec 22: Are you struggling to keep cigarettes away this holiday season? Here are some expert tips provided by a health organization that can help you stay away from smoke this season.
Stay determined: If you have decided to quit, there's no reason festivities should pull you down. Don't give yourself that leverage to smoke one or two cigarettes just because it is celebration time. If it's still hard for you, jot down the top three reasons you wanted to quit smoking and have stuck so long to your decision. Remember that personal reasons keeps a person motivated and determined to stay smoke-free. Here's how you can deal with the first 72 hours Dealing with the toughest phase of quitting smoking.
Plan it: A strong action plan is exactly what you need to keep all the trigger of holiday season from pulling you back to cravings. Drink water, eat low-calorie snacks, munch a chewing gum, keep yourself busy with everything else when thoughts of smoking come to your mind.
Stick to the 5Ds: If ever feel the urge to smoke, don't give up and remember the 5Ds that Delay i.e. the urge will soon pass; they are delay, distract, drink water, deep breaths and discuss.
Don't forget to reward yourself: If you successfully achieved what you had targeted, you must reward yourself for your will power and commitment. It is an important step to improve your health and well-being and staying motivated to live smoke-free.
Don't hesitate to ask for help: Quitting for good is hard, So, if relapse occurs take help from health care provider and get the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) before you succumb to the urge of smoking.
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With inputs from ANI
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