{"id":2625,"date":"2017-02-07T21:27:17","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T21:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2018-01-08T21:22:06","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T21:22:06","slug":"know-that-youve-quit-smoking-how-do-you-resist-temptation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/know-that-youve-quit-smoking-how-do-you-resist-temptation\/","title":{"rendered":"Now That You\u2019ve Quit Smoking \u2013How Do You Resist Temptation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/smoking-462264231.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2626\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/smoking-462264231-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"smoking -462264231\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/smoking-462264231-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/smoking-462264231-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/smoking-462264231.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Congratulations, you have quit smoking.\u00a0 You have accomplished a major milestone in your journey to achieving good health.\u00a0 A challenge you may face after your Quit Day is remaining tobacco free by resisting the temptation to smoke again. Coping with tobacco cravings can be difficult; however, by applying the following tips you can decrease the urge to smoke:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove yourself from situations that may trigger the urge to smoke<\/li>\n<li>Spend free time in environments where smoking is not allowed<\/li>\n<li>Reduce alcohol consumption<\/li>\n<li>Create or join a support group<\/li>\n<li>Think about how harmful tobacco is to your health<\/li>\n<li>Think about the health benefits you will gain by remaining smoke free<\/li>\n<li>Try nicotine replacements such as gum, patches or prescription medications<\/li>\n<li>Do not have just one cigarette to satisfy a craving- one cigarette will make you want more<\/li>\n<li>If you miss the feeling of having a cigarette in your mouth try a toothpick, a stick of gum, celery -anything besides a cigarette<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Practice relaxation techniques<\/li>\n<li>Give yourself credit for each day you are tobacco free<\/li>\n<li>Envision being tobacco free long-term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Quitting smoking and remaining smoke free can be difficult and requires a life-long commitment but the benefits to your health are immeasurable.<\/p>\n<p>Flushing Hospital Medical Center offers a Freedom from Smoking Tobacco Cessation Program to help you overcome your addiction to tobacco and enjoy the benefits of better health in a fun and interactive environment. Receive personalized attention as well as the support from group members who are experiencing this journey with you. For more information, please call 718-206-8494.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations, you have quit smoking.\u00a0 You have accomplished a major milestone in your journey to achieving good health.\u00a0 A challenge you may face after your Quit Day is remaining tobacco free by resisting the temptation to smoke again. 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