You Will Quit

To Stop Smoking Is Not Difficult, Just Want It

You know that you want to stop smoking but the challenge is such that you just can not bear to think about it at the present time. There is always something happening in your life that makes even thinking about taking this step far too difficult. Have you stopped to consider that you always have some type of excuse when it comes to taking that first difficult step to stop smoking? You thought that you just will not succeed and that it far too hard so why try-your life is far too hectic to even attempt to stop smoking.

Even though you know that you should stop smoking, it is finally learning that someone in your own family has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This is definitely a wake up call for you. You never thought that this person would ever get sick, they are invincible. Unfortunately they were not and neither are you-there is always the possibility that you too will come down with a terrible diseased related to your smoking habit.

Deciding to take the plunge and to stop smoking is just the first step in a long process. You know that to stop smoking will be a challenge and whether or not you can actually quit and not start again is just one of the problems. Statistics show that only about 5 percent of the people who actually quit smoking never smoke again-the odds are against you, but if you start the process to stop smoking with a positive attitude and the support of family and friends, you just might be able to succeed.

You should remember that you are not alone in your battle to stop smoking. There are many different ways that you can tackle this challenge and one of the best ones might be for you to join a smoking cessation group. This probably sounds silly, but what better way to help you through this difficult time than to be with other people dealing with the same problem.

Being a part of a group will help you be more aware that what you are experiencing is not unique to you. Almost everyone in the group will have experienced the same withdrawal symptoms and uncomfortable urges. These are not unique to one person; they are actually the way most people's bodies respond when they are denied access to nicotine. Connect with the people in your group and talk openly. You might think that you and your problems are unique, but they are not.

The first few weeks will be the most difficult period for you, but with time, patience and a willingness to succeed, you too can conquer the challenge to stop smoking forever.