How to Quit Chain Smoking

Smoking can cause emphysema, bronchitis, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer and cervical cancer. Smoking causes shortness of breath and loss of stamina. The longer you smoke, the more you are at risk; in addition the more you smoke, the more damage done, per the American Cancer Society. Chain smoking is smoking one cigarette after the other, with barely a break in between. You need to quit chain smoking or risk life-threatening illnesses.

Instructions

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  Visit your doctor for a medical check up. Before you begin your smoking cessation program, make sure you address any other medical issues you have by getting a physical. Quitting chain smoking takes determination and may be stressful. By taking care of other health-related problems before you quit smoking, you will be better prepared to focus on quitting.

• 2

  Use the patch. Ask your doctor if the nicotine replacement patch is appropriate for you. The nicotine patch will deliver small amounts of nicotine to your system through your skin. This will decrease your craving for the nicotine you would normally get through chain smoking.

• 3

  Chew gum. As a chain smoker, you may enjoy the feeling of having something in your mouth, and gum will satisfy that need. Chewing gum also relieves nervous energy and stress, which may alleviate your craving to chain smoke. You can either chew regular gum, or ask your doctor about gum that contains nicotine to reduce your desire to smoke.

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  Eat raw vegetables. When you get the urge to smoke, chew on a celery or carrot stick. Raw vegetables are a healthy alternative to chain smoking, and they will help stave off the desire for cigarettes.

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  Start an exercise program. Daily exercise will keep your mind off smoking. Stress and anxiety may be the reason for your chain smoking. A healthy exercise program will alleviate stress and promote relaxation. This may decrease the desire for you to chain smoke.