Anyone that has ever experienced nicotine withdrawal knows that quitting smoking can be extremely challenging, both for the smoker and their loved ones who are dedicated members of the quitter’s support system. Providing support requires patience and understanding, and since certain behaviors and comments can backfire opportunities to help, this blog post is for the people who want to help their loved ones on their quit smoking journey. Now, let’s spread some positivity and take a stance in fighting off tobacco and nicotine addiction!
Whether you’re the type of person who leaves an encouraging text message, calls to initiate an upbeat conversation, or is willing to join in person to offer added support, all efforts are important for someone who’s quitting combustible cigarettes and/or possibly experiencing nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It’s even harder if they’ve chosen to go cold turkey over other effective quit-smoking methods such as e-cigs.
Are you ready to learn about ways to help your loved ones kick their nicotine cravings?
Many readers have expressed to us that they want to help their loved ones quit smoking and better handle nicotine withdrawal symptoms but are unsure of what to do. We suggest trying the following ideas:
- Offer up your availability: Whether that involves offering some time to lend an ear about nicotine withdrawal symptoms or simply being available to talk about other challenges, be sure that you are around when your loved ones need you.
- Do stuff together: If your loved one is feeling more tempted to light up when they spend time alone, offer to distract them throughout the day by going for a walk, doing other forms of exercise activities, or even accompanying them to the movies.
- Celebrate their successes with them: Whether they’ve been smoke-free for a day or a month, be sure to always mark those achievements by doing something meaningful. If their original goal was to remain smoke-free for a month, recognize this accomplishment with a celebration together.
- Consider skipping the drinks: Alcohol can often be a triggering habit for smokers, so many people trying to quit choose to abstain from drinking altogether.
- Continue to be encouraging: If you’re looking to be the supporter, avoid telling your loved one that quitting is “too hard”. It’s very easy for someone to become overwhelmed by dependence. Instead, remind them that they can do anything that they put their mind to.
- Remind them to utilize the nicotine replacement therapies around them: There are a variety of NRTs available to someone who doesn’t want to experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms. That said, we aren’t saying nag your loved one to use their e-cig or take a piece of nicotine gum, but instead, gently remind them that using these amazing NRTs will help them feel better and stronger to quit smoking.
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