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How Long to Quit Smoking ?

 

If you are attempting to give up smoking, or even thinking about giving up smoking then congratulations, you are gathering information in an effort to finally quit the habit. One of the most popular questions asked by a first time quitter is how long to quit smoking? And this article will discuss it for you.

Determination and Dedication

This is absolutely paramount in attempting to quit smoking, you must be determined to kick the habit and you must be dedicated to achieving your goals. It’s not something you can achieve overnight and will take some hard work, you need to ask yourself am I really serious about this or am I just hoping? If you are 100% dedicated to kicking the habit then you’re ready, if you have some reservations about your ability to kick the habit, don`t worry, obviously this is natural. If you have doubts about whether you actually want to give up smoking then you are no doubt wasting your time because you will probably fall at the first hurdle. 

How Long will it Take?

So, how long to quit smoking ? It depends! What a rubbish answer I hear you cry. Well, it does, it all depends on the individual. No two people are the same, for example there are varying degrees of addiction, people smoke more than others, but in the end it’s down to you and your personality. The actual answer to how long to quit smoking is 1 second. It takes one second to decide that you’re going to stop, the trick is in dodging the cravings!

There have been people who have smoked 60 a day since they were 16 and decided to quit and its not bothered them one bit. I have known a few people like this but I know they are a rare breed. When asked how they did it, they usually respond with “I just don’t want to do it anymore!” I have come to the conclusion that these people weren’t as addicted, or even addicted in the strictest sense of the word.  Anyway, you can expect to see result fairly quickly if you get a plan of attack organized and there are some tips on quitting available.

HELP ME!

There are many products available to help you quit smoking and you would be pretty mad not to take advantage of them. Chewing gum, patches and inhalators all will help you when you are feeling the need for a nicotine injection. If you combine this with some of the best tips to quit smoking then you will quickly wean yourself off the habit and enjoy a new smoke free life!

Good Luck

I say good luck but if you have planned and you are determined then you will kick the habit. No questions. How long to quit smoking? Fairly quickly if you stick to a plan and stay focused. NEVER lose sight as to why you are doing what you are doing, it will drive you.