I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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To increase your motivation to quit smoking and get rid of cigarettes, you must:

Be convinced of the many downsides of smoking;,, Identify the benefits TO YOU of living without cigarettes;,, Know that the benefits and aid you get from cigarettes can be obtained in other ways;,,and Understand that the problems of quitting are temporary, but the benefits will last for a lifetime.. they are nicotine chewing gums availbale over the counter in medical stores , which can be used to avoid cravings, spend more time with people who dont smoke. avoid drinking which is also a trigger. all the best.

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