What’s the best way to convince a loved one to quit smoking?
March 9th, 2011
and any additional tips on what’s works best.
I am not forcing or making her, we were talking about it and she has tried the cold turkey thing and it didnt work so she is asking for help and support…..so any supporting factors on how to be there for her and what might help would be great.
Thanks
Best wishes
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A smoker will quit only when they want to. Try to let them know that you are concerned for their health.
Tell them that you are going to really be pissed if they die of cancer from smoking and leave this earth entirely before they should have.
thats a pretty hard one, i tried quitting myself and had no luck,but if u really want to stop cold turkey is the best, compared to downing pills or the patch, if u qiut cold turkey and are able to not smoke for a week the rest is easy, chew gum when you are in a urge or just thinkl your in a place where u can not smoke
Be there for her to talk to whenever she needs it. When she has that craving remind her why she is trying to quit. Encourage her to write out a list of negative effects of smoking. Something she can look at when she’s feeling vulnerable. Help her change up her routine. Most smokers like a cigarette at certain times of the day. They light up usually right after meals, before/after/during driving, with a cup of coffee, etc. At these times especially she will feel the need for a cigarette. Use lots of praise, congratulate her on the smallest of feats. Every step is critical, every day will be difficult.
Most importantly, be positive no matter what. There will be ups and downs and she will need to know that it’s ok to hit rock bottom and that you will be there to help pick her back up.
The way that has best worked for me is making a bet with a loved one. They had to quit something that was unhealthy and I had to quit smoking on an agreed upon day. If either of us were to break the deal, then we agreed that we could not do a favorite activity for a year. If we were to succeed then we agreed to do something fun together (i.e. take a trip together). We also assigned people we are close to (i.e. spouse, girlfriend) to report on us to one another.
Also, an easy way to decrease many behaviors is to self-monitor them– ex. chart the number of cigarettes smoked a day with goals set out over time to eventually be 0. Also, have a behavior to replace smoking with (which will increase as smoking decreases) such as chewing gum, drinking water, or whatever.
Good luck!