Learning to Quit

Set yourself free from smoking. strategy trumps willpower! personal stories paired with moving photographic portraits.empathetic, non-judgmental advice to stop smoking for good. have you tried to quit smoking, only to find yourself reaching for a cigarette again and again? tired of feeling bad about your health and making promises to the ones that love you? set a "learning" mindset and reframe these past quit attempts as trial runs. it's not your fault that you are a smoker. nicotine is incredibly addictive, but you can beat it! your amazing life as a non-smoker lies just around the corner. this book provides the friendly, positive support you need on your quit smoking journey. simply by reading this book, you'll take an extremely important step to stop smoking cigarettes and end nicotine addiction. every person's journey is different, and yours is unique. the work that you're embarking on is shared by the 24 people interviewed for learning to quit. join millions of ex-smokers around the world who have broken free from tobacco. what's inside the newly expanded and updated second edition: frank and honest interviews with ex-smokerspositive support to meet your quit smoking goalscustomizable and proven quit smoking planstrategies to survive your first week without cigarettesoverview of smoking cessation medicines and quit aidsinformation on vaping and ecig alternativesadvice on how to get through your quit smoking detoxan easy explanation of how nicotine addiction takes controltips for dealing with urgesan extensive health information indexhow to talk to loved ones about your quit smoking planswhere to find a smoking support groupsa brand-new mindset for managing relapsemoving portraits of ex-smokers by photographer john harding bonus: you'll not only learn how to quit smoking; the medical section will equip you with vital health information. learn how smoking effects your lungs, heart, brain, mood, weight and pregnancy. explore different smoking cessation medication options. feel inspired learning how quickly your health and quality of life will improve after you smoke your last cigarette. learn more about the vaping controversy, plus vaping dangers and health risks. suzanne harris, rn, ncttp and paul brunetta, md cofounded the fontana tobacco treatment center and are both former smokers. they've offered assistance to over 1000 smokers seeking help. they specifically developed learning to quit share the action plan, knowledge and support you need to take control of your health. this book is not just about becoming smoke-free, it's also about change; it's about radically changing your life by ending a huge relationship</br>your tobacco dependence. this book includes access to an entire library of free resources, including quit plans, mindset exercises, nicotine dependence tests and more! review "a truly different approach to smoking cessation. i could not put this book down." e. reynolds, librarything"expert authors, encouraging tone, motivational success stories, a bevy of resources ... the bible for quitting smoking." bestsellers world"find reassurance and comfort within the pages of learning to quit. it's exceptional guidance and support throughout the entire process earns this book its rating. you'll be glad you picked up a copy and took the early steps to quitting smoking." san francisco book review "a smoking cessation guide with inspiring personal accounts by people who have stopped. two experts on tobacco treatment</br>harris, a nurse, and brunetta (pulmonary/univ. of california, san francisco), a doctor and lung cancer specialist</br>collect former smokersstories of how they quit and offer strategies for others who'd like to break the habit. personal stories</br>told in former smokersown words</br>are what set this book apart from other guides to quitting smoking. readers who would like to hear from real people who have successfully quit smoking will benefit