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Freedom from Smoking Starts Now

5. Get someone to quit with you

It is quite likely that you know another smoker who wishes to quit; advise him to quit along with you. Studies reveal that chances of succeeding are greatly enhanced if you join up with a ‘quit buddy.’

Two of you can offer support and encouragement to each other by calling up daily or even hourly if necessary. Share with each other what you are going through; assist each other by your cheering words and by lending an ear. You might even exercise together. Exercises are a proven mode to successfully quit smoking and you are more likely to exercise when someone is dependent on you. So find yourself a quit buddy--check with your friends, local hospitals and churches!

Tips: If you smoke Menthol cigarettes, observe that the Menthol may be somewhat addictive, too. Nicotine itself varies in intensity of addiction -

people who take a lot of drugs, medicines or street drugs may find it much more difficult to quit than people who only have a cigarette habit. Taking a powdered form of Vitamin C Complex can help with the withdrawal symptoms.

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