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What are the best tips for quitting smoking?
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Make a plan – Decide on a quit date, prepare yourself by getting rid of smoking related items in your home, and decide how you will handle cravings. 2 Allow yourself to be supported – Don’t try and go it alone. Ask family and friends for help, and consider talking to a doctor or joining a support group. 3 Change your routine – When cravings creep up, it can help to distract yourself and find something else to do.4 Find alternatives to smoking – Try and find healthy alternatives, like drinking tea or water, chewing gum, using toothpicks, going for a walk, or doing deep breathing. 5 Reward yourself – Celebrate your successes and reward yourself for making it through early challenges. When you’ve gone a week without smoking, for example, get a massage or buy yourself something you’ve wanted.