16. Getting Support from Friends and Family
People whose family and friends assist them to quit are far more likely to succeed in giving up smoking.
If you are a teenager, chances are that your family is unaware of your smoking habit. It is alright if you do not want to let them know about it. However, ensure that you confide in a friend an adult person who you trust or perhaps consider confiding in a counselor. Let them know about your plans and ask them to support you and help you stay motivated.
If you are an adult, your family is probably aware of your smoking habit.
Maybe you do not realize, but the support of your loved ones can be very useful in helping you quit. Sometimes your family may be unsure how exactly to help you in such a situation.
Their help with the following can be useful.
• Lend a hand with chores to decrease the daily stress
• If they are smokers, ask them not to offer you a cigarette, not to smoke when you are around or ask them to quit smoking along with you.
Chances of quitting greatly improve in the presence of a “buddy”.
• Give you small rewards for each day you spent without smoking—a special hug, a nice dinner, a movie, a small gift.
• Ask them to observe the positives of your quitting and compliment you for the same - a little validation helps a lot.
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