Quitting Cold Turkey

Tips and Tricks to Help You Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

      Quitting smoking is one of the toughest things that you'll ever have to do.  Since you are reading this article I assume that you have already taken the first step.  Deciding that you want to quit smoking.  One of the more difficult ways to quit is quitting cold turkey.  Although tough, it seems to be the very best way for some people.

      When we talk about quitting smoking cold turkey, all we are talking about is an attempt to quit smoking all at once.  Not trying to cut down, or switch to a lighter cigarette first.  It's a difficult way to quit smoking but there are ways to increase your chances of success.

Quitting Buddies:

      One approach that people try is to quit with a freind.  This forces you to keep a promise to quit to a friend as well as yourself.

Stay Away From Alcohol:

      Most smokers tend to smoke more when they are drinking alcohol.  When you are trying to quit it is a good idea to stay away from both drinking and bars and parties where people will be doing a lot of drinking. 

Stay Out of Smoking Situations:

      I know that I smoked quite a bit when I played poker.  Other people have other situations where they know that they feel like having a cigarette more often than normal.  While  you're quitting cold turkey you should try to avoid these types of activities and situations.

Have An Alternative:

      Many people find that when they get a craving for a cigarette they can substitute something more healthy.  I used chewing gum to help me.  Some people tend to use food as a replacement and end up gaining a lot of weight when they quit smoking so gum or exercise is likely to be a better alternative.

      If you are trying to quit smoking cold turkey be sure to remember that it is tough to do.  If you mess up and have a cigarette, that isn't a reason to give up.  Never Quit Quitting.