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  5. I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

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I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

To increase your motivation to quit smoking and get rid of cigarettes, you must: Be convinced of the many downsides of smoking;,, Identify the benefits TO YOU of living without cigarettes;,, Know that the benefits and aid you get from cigarettes can be obtained in other ways;,,and Understand that the problems of quitting are temporary, but the benefits will last for a lifetime.. they are nicotine chewing gums availbale over the counter in medical stores , which can be used to avoid cravings, spend more time with people who dont smoke. avoid drinking which is also a trigger. all the best.

Last updated on 23 Jan 2025

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