How to get someone to realize they need to stop smoking?
January 11th, 2012
I have read the statistics of smoking cigarettes, but realize that people who smoke have to quit on their own. My friend is about to become a dad and am worried about his health and how it will effect the baby, even though he smokes outside, away from everybody around him. He’s tried to quit but can’t. I know it is difficult but how can I get him to realize that he should stop smoking?
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There is nothing you can do. The person has to want to quit before you can help
Tell him that he not only endangers himself but also his family. Besides, what if he gets lung cancer or has a sudden heart attack as a result of his smoking habit?
What if he is the only breadwinner and he dies from throat cancer or coronary heart disease? Does he realize what will happen to his family and especially his child then?
You should make him be aware of the consequences because this is not only about him.
In addition, one of the effects of smoking is cancer due to inhalation of second hand smoke. His loved ones and others may develop cancer of the lungs when they passively inhale his cigarette smoke.
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I think that the best thing you can do is have them want to quit. Maybe tell them how their smoking hurts you, or how you can’t stand to see them killing themselves.
There is no point in telling a smoker that it is bad for them or what the consequences are, they already know. What you should be telling them is that quitting smoking is easy. The one thing that holds a smoker back from quitting or believing that they can quit is the fear that it is going to be difficult and their little nicotine demon is telling them that all the time.
Get some positive leaflets or magazine articles for him to read. Buy him Allen Carrs Easyway book, that changed my attitude to quitting completely. Leave him to read them in his own time. The problem with the whole quit smoking industry is the majority of messages are negative which has a matching impact on the mind of the smoker who is already in the grip of fear of quitting.
The key is to show him, carefully that quitting can be easy then at least he may have a go. I did it 5 months ago after 29 years of smoking, I found it very easy and now I enjoy encouraging everyone I can to quit.
Instructions
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Step 1
Avoid nagging, preaching or scolding to prevent hurt feelings, irritation and increased stress, all of which may cause the smoker to turn to a cigarette for comfort.
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Step 2
Remind the smoker how proud you are of him and celebrate milestones along with the smoker. This will help the smoker feel supported and encourage him to remain smoke-free.
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Step 3
Offer the quitter tools to help her quit, such as chewing gum, hard candy, snacks and water.
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Step 4
Distract the smoker from wanting a cigarette by getting him out of the house or away from places that trigger the desire for a cigarette. Go for a walk, see a movie or go shopping.
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Step 5
Respect the smoker’s wishes and avoid calling or dropping by uninvited. Grumpiness and irritability are symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and the smoker may desire to spend some time alone.
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Step 6
Do not talk down to the smoker, even if you successfully quit in the past. The last thing a person wants to hear when quitting smoking is how easy it was for someone else. Be encouraging and offer support and understanding.
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Step 7
Avoid pointing out any weight the smoker may gain while quitting. According to Brown University, some smokers gain a considerable amount of weight during and following a quit, but most of that weight eventually falls off.
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Step 8
Prepare yourself for dealing with the smoker’s withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms such as trouble sleeping, irritability, restlessness, forgetfulness and anxiety can be upsetting for both the person trying to quit and everyone else around her. Remember that these symptoms will pass with time and do not take any of them personally.
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Step 9
Praise the smoker for trying to quit, even if he has a relapse. According to the American Cancer Society, most smokers try to quit five to seven times before they are successful. A relapse should be seen as practice for a successful quit in the future, not as a failure. Do not make the smoker feel guilty for relapsing.
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Step 10
If you smoke, hide your cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays and anything else that may be a trigger for the smoker. Smoke outside and never offer a cigarette to someone attempting to quit smoking, even as a joke.
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