Stop Smoking Expert Anne Mitchell shares Stop Smoking management news and commentary at StopSmokingConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905 http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905 http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/35040/pausch-modern Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:14:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell Randy Pausch, a 47-year-old father of three, died today of pancreatic cancer. He never smoked, did not drink heavily, and exercised every day. Pausch’s message about living life with humor and joy while dying of a terminal illness has inspired millions.   Pancreatic cancer kills 75% of its victims within a year of diagnosis and only 4% live past five years. While certain lifestyle choices such as smoking or heavy drinking can... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/35040/pausch-modern http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/34759/addictions-ii Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:42:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell In my previous post, Smoking and Alcoholism - How to Fight Multiple Addictions, I mentioned there are reports that indicate smoking may interfere with recovery for those who are trying to quit drinking. But do we really need to address all our addictions at once in order to be successful?In one study reported in the Oxford Journals, “alcohol-dependent individuals who are smokers [may] be more likely to experience alcohol withdrawal... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/34759/addictions-ii http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/33798/alcoholism Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:16:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell The mechanisms at play in people who drink alcoholically are very similar to the mechanisms that lead to smoking addiction. In fact, the smoking rate among chemically-dependent people is estimated to be as high as 90%, while smoking rates in the general population have dropped to roughly 21%.As a former practicing alcoholic, I know firsthand how important it is to come face-to-face with admitting that there’s a problem before any steps can... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/33798/alcoholism http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/31229/smoking-month Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:13:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell 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 hear about your achievement.This week we will cover a few more ideas about how to stay smoke-free as... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/31229/smoking-month http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/30961/quit-smoking Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:23:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell 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 rather familiar with because of repeated relapses, then you should feel great about having made it this far again. It is not an easy thing to do and you should feel very proud of this... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/30961/quit-smoking http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/30336/quit-smoking Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:04:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell Week three and counting - and you’re probably feeling better than you have in a long time. When you first quit smoking, your body immediately starts recovering. You feel more energetic as oxygen feeds and nourishes all parts of your body. This week we will cover a few more tips about staying smoke-free as you go another week without smoking.Detox: It’s a new week and you’re well on your way to long-term success. Remember to... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/30336/quit-smoking http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/29604/quit-smoking Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:24:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell You’re now starting your second week as a nonsmoker – congratulations! These first days can be very exciting as you discover reserves you didn’t realize you had. This week we will cover some more simple ideas to help you stay on track.If you haven’t read my previous posts Preparing to Quit Smoking and How to Quit Smoking: Week 1, then take a moment to go through the tips in those articles. They will help you become better... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/29604/quit-smoking http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/28927/quit-smoking Mon, 26 May 2008 12:46:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell So you’ve set the big date – you’re finally ready to quit for good. If this is your first time, be prepared for some rocky days ahead. If this is your umpteenth time, then you already know what to expect and just want to get this behind you, once and for all. Here are some tips to help you get through the all-important first week.If you haven’t read my previous post Preparing to Quit Smoking, then take a moment to go... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/28927/quit-smoking http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/27741/preparing Tue, 13 May 2008 14:37:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell So you’ve decided to quit smoking – or maybe you’ve tried to quit before and are ready to try again. What can you do to make your first week as successful as possible? Here are some tips from someone who’s been there (over and over again) and finally quit for good.Step 1: Set a quit dateYou may want to pick a Monday since the weekends can be difficult if they are filled with too many commitments. Or you may choose... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/27741/preparing http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/26650/quit-smoking Thu, 01 May 2008 08:58:00 -0400 Anne Mitchell Most people do not succeed at quitting smoking the first time they try. Mark Twain was known to say, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." I know how he felt. I was one of those who had to quit over and over again before it finally worked.If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, chances are you know how hard it can be. You quit and relapse and quit and relapse and some days it can be difficult to imagine that you will... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/88905/26650/quit-smoking