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Jim Christopher

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posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

Smoking Addiction: Break Away from Your Emotional Crutch

Years ago I was disinclined to deal with difficulty directly. I’m also not the world’s best at standing up for myself; streaks of anxiety shoot through my very human frame on occasion.I experience fears of various potency: a momentary reactive fear, an instantaneous adrenaline-in-the-throat feeling when another driver swerves in... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 06/19/2008, comment (1)

Traditional Quitting Methods Got You Down? Support is Here

Some folks smoke in secret. They may “succeed” in life, they may not. They may be brilliant young students, wives, husbands, major film stars, retail sales clerks, clerics. Secret smokers may fool some of their peers, their families. Others smoke openly, defiantly. Courteous nicotine addicts may take great care to... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (2)

How to Quit Smoking While Dealing With Depression and Stress

In my last post, I began to discuss how the medical expert David Katz, MD, sees smoking as part of a bigger picture of problems, including dependence on other substances, depression, anxiety, and trouble with weight. I wrote about how the presence of these other factors makes quitting smoking harder, but also sheds light on how to maximize a... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 06/18/2008, comment (1)

How to Quit Smoking: Beyond the First Month

You’ve gone more than one month without a cigarette - that is awesome! Stretch your arm back around as far as you can and give yourself a really big pat on the back. In fact, go find someone else who can give you a pat on the back. It’s good to share your success with others and feel the positive energy they send your way once they... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 06/15/2008, comments (2)

How to Quit Smoking: Week 4

The Complete 4-Week Quit Smoking Guide: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 You’re now approaching one month without a cigarette - wow! That is an amazing feat. If this is your first time making it this far, you must be feeling pretty good right about now. If not smoking for four weeks in a row is an experience you’re... Read more Chevron

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