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Do I have to do this alone?

By: Darren Warmuth

Finding a support system that works for you is crucial in becoming a non-smoker. It needn't be a lonely, isolated journey which you take by yourself. Whether it be via an online forum, local church group, or through family and friends (excercise caution here), the key is to find people to help you in times of strife.

There's several free online message boards on the Internet that those with limited time may find to be a valuable option. It will help you connect with other people who are trying to stop smoking as well; it'll give you a place to talk about your withdrawal symptoms or other challenges that you are facing with your new lifestyle.

Once you have found a message board you like, dig down and you will probably find that it is broken down into differing areas that correspond to the stage of quitting that you are currently in. And as I've said before, even though you think your particular situation is unique, you will most likely find that others before have encountered the exact same situation.

As mentioned above, be cautious when enlisting the help of friends and family, because at times, even when they think they are being helpful, they can irritate you or even push you towards a relapse by pestering you about your trials and tribulations of quitting.

Best to deal with this issue before you quit by having a quick conversation with friends and family. Ask them not to incessently query you about 'how you are doing' as with the withdrawal symptoms, it is possible that you will become more easily agitated. Help nip it in the bud before it happens.

Perhaps there is a local support group that can help you as well. In most cases these are held for little cost or even free at local health centers, schools and even churches. Check them out for you may find them quite helpful.

They are often about an hour or two long, where you get to meet with others who were going through the same thing that you are. One of the advantages of this type of support system is that you have face to face contact and can develop relationships with your group members. Having a buddy to quit smoking with, or call upon, if you're feeling like you're going to have a relapse can assist you in remaining a non-smoker.

Although some methods of support are better than others, the important thing is that you have some to begin with - before you quit smoking. For without the support, quitting smoking is going to be one of the hardest tasks you are ever going to do. No sense doing it alone.

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