New Delhi: Every year on second Wednesday of March is observed as \u2018No Smoking Day\u2019 to raise awareness against the detrimental effects of smoking tobacco. The reason being tobacco a very major problem in the world especially in India.<\/p>\n
A recent survey conducted by \u2018Consumer VOICE\u2019 amongst adults in 10 states found that over 80% of Indians believe that the use of cigarettes, bidis and smokeless tobacco is a very serious problem and 88% strongly support the strengthening of the current tobacco control law to address this menace.<\/p>\n
Here are some tips for making you and your loved ones quit smoking:<\/p>\n
Make sure you discard all things related to smoking, like lighter, ash tray etc.
\nWatch videos or listen to podcasts that describe the ill effects of smoking in great detail.
\nTry staying away from caffeine in order to curtail the craving for nicotine.
\nApproach NGOs or other groups and organisations that help in getting rid of addictions.
\nBe around friends who do not smoke and visit places that do not permit smoking.
\nMake sure that you take adequate rest and follow a healthy lifestyle as tiredness and fatigue can cause craving for nicotine.
\nKeep your body hydrated and exercise regularly.
\nDownload apps that are meant for assisting in quitting smoking.
\nMake a group of friends and family where you can ask for support when you feel triggered to smoke.
\nKeep contacts of \u2018quit smoking\u2019 helplines handy.
\nTry taking Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
\nEnsure that you have things to help you sail through during the withdrawal symptoms.
\nMake note of things that will become better after you have finally quit and put it as your phone wallpaper so that you are reminded of it every now and then.
\nAlso some \u2018no smoking\u2019 quotes to help you quit smoking and also encourage your loved ones to say no to the bad habit:
\n\u201cEvery time you try to quit smoking you are actually getting closer to staying smoke-free.\u201d \u2013 Henry Ford
\n\u201cYou\u2019re always better off if you quit smoking; it\u2019s never too late.\u201d \u2013 Loni Anderson
\n\u201cA cigarette is the only consumer product which when used as directed kills its consumer.\u201d \u2013 Gro Brundtland
\n\u201cCigarettes are a classy way to commit suicide.\u201d \u2013 Kurt Vonnegut
\n\u201cGiving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I\u2019ve done it thousand times.\u201d \u2013 Mark Twain
\n\u201cQuitting smoking might be the hardest thing to do in life, but at least you will have one.\u201d \u2013 Anonymous
\n\u201cSmoking is suicide by instalments.\u201d \u2013 H.M. Forester
\n\u201cToday just might be the best day to start seriously thinking about quitting smoking.\u201d \u2013 Alexander<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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