Tips To QuiT smoking and Vaping
The American Heart Association jots down the following tips to help those who smoke or vape do so.
Set a “Quit Day” and take a No Smoking or Vaping pledge
Choose a date within the next seven days when you’ll stop using tobacco products. This will be your quit day. Make a pledge or commitment in front of people who will support you on your path to quitting. Use the time until your quit day to prepare and to gradually cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke or how much you vape or use other tobacco products.
Choose your method for quitting
There are three ways to quit smoking. You can choose one or use them in combination – whatever you think will work best for you.
Cold turkey – Stop smoking or vaping all at once on your quit day. This method works best for some people because it doesn’t drag out the quitting process.
Cutting down – Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke or how many times you vape until you stop completely. For example, if you smoke 20 cigarettes each day, cut down to 10 per day for two to three days. Next, cut it down to five cigarettes for two to three days. Keep track on a calendar. By your quit day, stop smoking completely.
Not smoking all the way – Smoke only part of each cigarette, reducing the amount until you stop smoking completely. Count how many puffs you normally take from each cigarette, then reduce the number of puffs every two to three days. Keep track on a calendar. On your quit day, stop smoking completely.
Make plans for your quit day and after
Have healthy snacks available, like fruits and vegetables or sugar-free mints and chewing gum Find enjoyable ways to fill the time when you may be tempted to smoke, like watching a movie, working out or going to the gym, try a new hobby that occupies your hands, such as painting, playing an instrument, woodworking or knitting.
Get rid of every cigarette, vape, match, lighter, ashtray and any other tobacco product in your home, office and car.
And finally, quit tobacco for good on your quit day!