TIPS FOR QUITTING SMOKING...

Tips for quitting
Talk with your family, including your children, as well as friends and coworkers, to make quitting easier. Share your goals with them and enlist their help and understanding.
Talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional and follow his or her instructions.
Make a list of people you can lean on to help support you through different situations.
Throw away any cigarettes, tobacco, lighters, or ashtrays that may tempt you. DON'T keep anything hidden "just in case."
Avoid reminders of your smoking days.
Opt for nonsmoking areas as much as possible.
Focus on not smoking one day at a time—don't worry about tomorrow, next month, or next year.
Review your progress often and congratulate yourself.
Reward yourself by investing the money you save from not buying cigarettes or tobacco.
Remember, just one cigarette can undo all your hard work. So try hard to fight any cravings.
Refuse to give up.
Remember why you want to stop smoking.
http://www.cancer.org/The American Cancer Society Web site includes information about smoking and prevention and cessation programs. The Prevention and Early Detection section highlights smoking as a leading cause of many cancers.
http://www.nci.nih.govThe National Cancer Institute (NCI) Web site provides information about how the NCI coordinates the government's cancer research program. It details information on cancer, smoking risks, and the benefits of quitting.
http://www.lungusa.org/The American Lung Association, which conducts programs addressing smoking cessation, prevention, and the protection of nonsmokers' health, has a Web site that provides a variety of educational materials for the public and healthcare professionals.
http://www.quitnet.comQuitNet® helps smokers kick their nicotine addiction; providing tools, information, and support for people quitting smoking.
There are many things you can do to feel better and enjoy more of life's simple joys.
Keep a positive attitude.COPD doesn't need to stop you from taking time each day for friends, family, and hobbies. Spending time doing the things you love with people you love will help you feel better.
Quit smoking.It's the most important lifestyle change you can make to improve your condition.
Build a relationship with your doctor.Discussing your symptoms with your doctor can be a key step toward feeling better. He or she can help create a treatment plan that's right for you.
Learn to relax.Never rush. Pay attention to how you feel and don't overdo it.
Eat well and exercise.A healthy lifestyle will increase your overall strength and endurance, not to mention improve your mood. Work with your doctor to create an exercise and diet plan that's right for you.
Keep a journal.Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be very therapeutic.
Find a hobby.Take up photography, knitting, or bird-watching. Learning something new may help you stay positive.
Listen to music.Country, jazz, or rock 'n' roll. Whatever keeps your toes tapping.
Breathe with pursed-lips.Breathe in normally, but slowly, through your nose, with your mouth closed. Pucker, or "purse," your lips as if you were going to whistle. Breathe out slowly through your pursed lips.
Stay close to friends and loved ones.Just feeling connected can give you peace of mind.
Take one day at a time.Living in the moment can help you keep a perspective on things.
Just knowing that other people understand what you are going through can help you have a better perspective. And even make you feel better. We’ve compiled a list of Web sites that can connect you to support groups for people who have COPD.
Note: The Web sites below are external to GlaxoSmithKline. GlaxoSmithKline does not possess editorial control over the content of the information provided in the Web sites below and therefore does not warrant their accuracy and completeness.
Web sites
American Lung Associationhttp://www.lungusa.org
COPD-ALERThttp://www.copd-alert.com
EFFORTS—Emphysema Foundation for OurRight to Survivehttp://www.emphysema.net
National Emphysema COPD Association (NECA)http://www.NECAcommunity.org
The National Emphysema Foundationhttp://www.emphysemafoundation.org
National Home Oxygen Patients Association (NHOPA)http://www.homeoxygen.org
National Lung Health Education Programhttp://www.nlhep.org
Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation (PERF)http://www.perf2ndwind.org
Setting Priorities for Retirement Years (SPRY) Foundationhttp://www.spry.org