Yes, there is a lot of advice that can be given, but the change has to start with you. Along with the advice that can be given, there is also literature that is available that can help you come to a decision. Advice to quit smoking can only be heard and accepted if you want to hear it and accept the facts.

I Tried and Failed – Can I Really Quit?

It takes a lot of people three tries or more to take the final step and quit smoking. Taking that step is hard for many individuals. It is also a very frustrating time. You will need to learn to deal with everything in your own way.

Do You Need Someone to Lean On?

A support group is awesome to have. Although you have to endure this journey on your own, you will never be alone. A support group doesn’t have to be anyone in your family. You could join a meeting group. Many people take this route when they are trying to kick the habit. The meetings are similar to AA meetings. More people are comfortable in this setting because everyone that attends the meetings share a common goal and deal with some of the same issues.
If you would rather keep to yourself during this time, that’s not a bad thing. Only you know what you need. The key to quitting for good is to pace yourself. Nothing happens overnight. These processes take time. You have to be dedicated and determined.

Expect This To Take Time

Allow yourself time to get used to the idea of not smoking. Even though nicotine isn’t a very hard drug like crack and cocaine, it is still very addictive and harms your body in numerous ways. Get your mind set and focused on quitting and then try it. Trying to quit cold turkey isn’t a good idea.

Pace yourself. Your body will go through many changes during this time and will need time to adapt to them all. By quitting cold turkey, you’re almost guaranteed to relapse and smoke more than you did before you tried to quit.

Take it a day at a time

However many cigarettes you smoke a day, decrease that number slowly. The first few weeks will be the toughest, but with determination, you will make it. The first week, reduce your cigarette intake by a little less than half. For example, if you smoke eight or more cigarettes a day, try taking that number down to six or seven. Remember that you have to take baby steps. It’s up to you to accept and defeat the challenge.