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Tips to Help You Stop Smoking
Why does it seem so hard to quit?
When you have the smoking habit, many things seem to go hand in hand with having a cigarette. These might include having a cup of coffee or a drink containing alcohol, being stressed or worried, talking on the phone, driving, being in the company of friends or wanting something to do with your hands.
Immediate reasons to stop smoking
* Bad breath and stained teeth
* Bad smell in clothes, hair and skin
* Lower athletic ability
* Cough and sore throat
* Stronger heartbeat and blood pressure increase
* Risk of secondhand smoke to people around you to smoke.
* The cost of smoking
Long-term reasons to stop smoking
* Toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke
* Risk of lung cancer and many other cancers
* Risk of heart disease
* Severe breathing problems
* Work time and lost of fun being sick
* Wrinkles
* Risk of stomach ulcers and acid reflux
* Risk of Gum Disease
* Risk of harm to babies in pregnant women who smoke
* Give your children a bad example
You have the best chance to quit doing the following:
* Prepare
* Get support and encouragement
* Learn to handle stress and the urge to smoke
* Get medication and use it correctly
* Be prepared for relapse
* Keep trying