How to Stop Smoking With a Service
- 1). Talk to your doctor (or other health-care provider). He'll be able to direct you to services or classes and groups in your area dedicated to quitting smoking, as well as advise you on which "stop smoking" aids will be best for you.
- 2). Contact support groups and classes in your area. A support group or class can help with moral support by connecting you with others trying to quit. Most classes should offer you a free consultation: take full advantage of this. In the consultation, you'll find out more about the group and its methods, and whether it's a good fit for you.
- 3). Stick to one method. Whether the group you choose advocates quitting "cold turkey," using a nicotine patch, gum, artificial cigarettes and inhalers, or some other method, make sure there is only one method. Switching "quitting" methods can get confusing and make it more difficult to quit. Some services available through health-care providers offer "quit kits," with direct stop-smoking aids as well as helpful indirect items, like puzzles or small toys to keep your hands occupied and a chart to track your progress.
- 4). Keep motivated. Whatever service you choose, it may provide you with the tools to help you quit but it'll only work if you're truly committed. If your service includes classes or groups, be sure to attend regularly. For example, choose groups that meet within a reasonable distance from your home so you won't find it a hassle to get to meetings.
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