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Quit Smoking Myth Busters

Myth # 1 is that it is impossible to quit. The myth buster is that smokers who join support groups when trying to quit smoking have a success rate of 20 to 27%, that is not great, but it is not impossible either. Having a reason to quit and believing you can quit are the two single most important reasons for success.

There are several very excellent myths concerning the ability to quit smoking that must be addressed. The smoker needs

Myth # 1 is that it is impossible to quit. The myth buster is that smokers who join support groups when trying to quit smoking have a success rate of 20 to 27%, that is not great, but it is not impossible either. Having a reason to quit and believing you can quit are the two single most important reasons for success. Smokers who can find both a reason for quitting and can find within themselves a belief that they can achieve what ever they want to can and do become successful at quitting the smoking habit.

Myth #2 believes that goal setting is not necessary when it comes to being able to quit smoking. The myth buster is that whenever you are faced with what may seem like an insurmountable task the one thing that keeps you reaching for success is to have something to reach for - a target or goal. A well-defined and measurable goal tells you what you are shooting for and gives you a time frame in which to set your marks on. A goal is very much like the x on a treasure map. Without the x the map would pretty much be useless. Successful people are able to achieve in life because they set a goal and aim for that goal. If you aim for nothing that is what you will get. If you have a goal to aim for, you are more likely to reach that goal.

Stop Smoking Program To break any habit, sacrifice and pain is expected. There are cravings to deal with during the quitting process. All smokers are aware of what cravings are as they experience them whenever they are out of cigarettes and have to wait to have one. Lifeline Stop Smoking Clinic

Myth #3 says that medical health professionals cannot be of any help to smokers when it comes to quitting. The myth buster is that the medical professionals who truly care about the health of their patients will rather guide them to useful tools to help them succeed at quitting then watch them die of lung cancer or heart disease even though contracting these diseases will put more green in their pockets. If medical professionals were self-serving they would discourage patients from quitting so that they gain financially when it comes time to treat them for the results of their smoking.

Bust the myths that you hear regarding wanting to quit smoking. Believe in the evidence concerning cancer and heart disease. Believe in your own abilities to make healthy decisions for yourself. Gather all the tools you can so that supportive people who care about you and will encourage you to achieve your goals surround you. Seek medical assistance so that you will have a better chance for success. Take advantage of support groups and most of all believe in you. You can quit smoking on your own terms today.

Latest Stop Smoking News

12/03/2008
Traffic stop leads to marijuana seizure (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
A routine traffic stop late Tuesday on westbound Interstate 70 near Terre Haute led to the arrest of the driver on various drug allegations.

Traffic stop leads to marijuana seizure (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

12/04/2008
Local briefs for 12/5/08: Anti-smoking group will host event tonight (New Jersey Herald)
NEWTON -- There will be a REBEL awareness night from 6-8 tonight at the county park on Spring Street.

Local briefs for 12/5/08: Anti-smoking group will host event tonight (New Jersey Herald)

12/04/2008
Study: Students back smoking ban (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
Administration is considering smoke-free OSU proposal

Study: Students back smoking ban (Corvallis Gazette-Times)

12/04/2008
Today’s Inbox: There are no bad effects from the smoking ban (The Des Moines Register)
Somebody needs to point out the obvious to all those so deeply concerned about the horrible effects of the smoking ban: There are none. Too many bar and restaurant owners are claiming they have lost business because of the new law when the numbers show that fewer liquor licenses were cancelled in 2007 than 2008.

Today’s Inbox: There are no bad effects from the smoking ban (The Des Moines Register)

12/04/2008
Which Celebrity Can't Stop 'Smoking Drugs'? [Blind Item Roundup] (Gawker)
Yesterday you guys thought that the weighty R&B singer was Aretha Franklin. Which, um, yes. Today we have a celeb who smokes drugs, a famous dude who has lots of parking fines, and two way too skinny...

Which Celebrity Can't Stop 'Smoking Drugs'? [Blind Item Roundup] (Gawker)

12/03/2008
Dr. Paul Donohue: Quitting smoking creates weight gain (Detroit News)
Dear Dr. Donohue: After 42 years of smoking, I quit even though I didn't have any noticeable ill effects from it. Since quitting, I have tried to do more cardio exercise and have cut back on calories. My weight has soared from 211 to 237 pounds, and my waist has gone from 34 inches to 40.

Dr. Paul Donohue: Quitting smoking creates weight gain (Detroit News)

12/03/2008
Shanghai ponders smoking ban for public venues (China Economic Net)
Smoking would be banned in all workplaces and public areas under proposals that are now being discussed by city authorities involved in drafting Shanghai's first comprehensive smoking control act.

Shanghai ponders smoking ban for public venues (China Economic Net)