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|  |  |  Quitting guide Table of Contents
I. MAKING THE DECISION
A. Health Risks of Smoking
B. The Big Three Health Benefits Of Quitting
C. Reasons For Quitting
D.
Stress, Weight Gain and Alcohol
E.
Women's Issues
II. GETTING READY
A.
Why Quitting Is Hard
B. Methods Of Quitting
C. Preparing For Quit Day
III. Hell Week & Beyond
A. Break The Habit
B. The Difference between Slips and Relapses
C. Be Good to Yourself
D. Call On Supportive People
E. What to Expect: Withdrawal and Recovery Symptoms
F. Stress Management
IV. STAYING QUIT
A. Rewards and Positive Reinforcement
B. Identify High Risk Situations
C. Keep Your Guard Up
D. Keep In Touch
Content author:
Alan S. Peters, CTTS-M
Reviewed by:
Andy Perez, MD, MBA, FACEP, February 2009
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| Q: How can I strengthen my Will Power? answer |
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Holding an average-size dip in your mouth for 30 minutes gives you as much nicotine as smoking 3 cigarettes. Source |
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Mama-32 says:

Live well, laugh often, and love with all of your heart; accept support from those who offer, and offer your hand to others who need you; be strong and be well... read more |
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Ph.D. in Quitology The highest Degree in the science of Quitology; conferred upon a QuitNet member who has reached one year smoke-free. |
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