Smoking Kills

Most people start smoking when they are in their teens and are addicted by the time they reach adulthood. Some have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because smoking is such a strong addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break. There are many different reasons why people smoke.

The reasons are :

• peer pressure.
  
• curiosity.
  
• Tension.
  
• Easy access to cigarettes.Shops usually never ask for mykad.
  
• To study better.
  
• Boredom.
  
• Have plenty of pocket money. Some as high as RM10 daily.
  

No matter what the reason is, we must forbid ourselves from smoking cigarette because it is harmful and just a waste of money. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer and other deadly diseases. So, stop smoking if you want to lead a healthy life.  

7 WAYS TO STOP THE HABIT

1 When the urge to smoke comes:

a. Wait for three minutes.

b. Wash your face and hands, Don't wipe your hands because it will be hard to light up a cigarette with wet hands.

c. Breathe in and out when you experience withdrawal symptoms like shaking hands, anger and irritation

2 Smoking weakens the sense of smell, so smokers eat less. Once you quit, your sense of smell will be stronger making you eat more. Eat until you are 70 per cent full so that your thoughts are occupied with hunger instead of lighting a cigarette. Smokers usually light up on a full stomach.
3 One in five smokers will experience bleeding of gums and teeth when trying to quit. Gargle water mixed with salt. It is recommended to use soft toothbrush and children's toothpaste.
4 Drink the O'ais limau or any acidic drink.
5 Mix with non-smokers.
6 Don't think about smoking. Gradually you will think less about smoking when you occupy yourself with activities and new thoughts.
7 Use vaseline twice a day for dry and peeling lips which will occur when you quit.

To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did.  I ought to know because I've done it a thousand times.  
- A quote from an experienced smoker

Further information on smoking, follow this link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking