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Nine Stop-Smoking Strategies
Focus on Empowerment
For the next 15 minutes, promise to focus on you and your relationship with cigarettes. Chances are you've tried quitting cigarettes before. Maybe you've stopped smoking for a few weeks, even months. The fact that you did quit smoking before shows that you can do it again, and this time you can stop smoking for a lifetime. Findings show that each time a smoker tries to quit, they become stronger and learn more about what helps and what hurts their commitment to being smoke-free.
According to lung transplant pioneer Joel Cooper, MD, not only does quitting cigarettes bring health benefits, but smokers get psychological benefits as well.
"Most smokers regret their decision to start smoking," Cooper tells WebMD. "When they quit, they gain a sense of control, a sense of empowerment."
According to lung transplant pioneer Joel Cooper, MD, not only does quitting cigarettes bring health benefits, but smokers get psychological benefits as well.
"Most smokers regret their decision to start smoking," Cooper tells WebMD. "When they quit, they gain a sense of control, a sense of empowerment."
Related Resources
- Find more strategies for quitting smoking at WebMD.
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
SOURCES: WebMD Medical Reference: "How to Quit Smoking." WebMD Community: "Smoking Cessation: Support Group." WebMD Public Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "You Can Quit Smoking." WebMD Medical Reference: "Understanding Nicotine Withdrawal—Treatment." WebMD Quick Facts for the Patient: "What You Should Know About Smoking—and Quitting."
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