Freedom from Tobacco: Why & How to Quit

🚭 Freedom from Tobacco: Why & How to Quit:

Tobacco may give a temporary sense of relief, but in reality, it steals health, money, and happiness. Every cigarette or chew damages your body, while quitting brings immediate and long-term benefits.

❓ Why Should You Quit Tobacco?

1. Protect Your Lungs – Smoking causes chronic bronchitis, COPD, and lung cancer. Within weeks of quitting, breathing improves.

2. Save Your Heart – Tobacco increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by 2–4 times.

3. Prevent Cancers – Mouth, throat, lung, pancreas, and bladder cancers are strongly linked to tobacco.

4. Look & Feel Younger – Quitting reduces wrinkles, bad breath, yellow teeth, and tired skin.

5. Protect Loved Ones – Second-hand smoke harms your family, especially children.

6. Save Money – A pack-a-day habit can cost ₹6,000–₹8,000 a month.

7. Add Life to Years – Quitters live longer and enjoy better quality of life.

✅ Tips to Quit Smoking or Chewing Tobacco

1. Set a Quit Date – Choose a meaningful day and commit to it.

2. Identify Triggers – Avoid situations that tempt you to smoke (tea breaks, stress, alcohol).

3. Seek Support – Tell family and friends; join quit-tobacco helplines or support groups.

4. Use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) – Patches, gums, or lozenges reduce withdrawal symptoms.

5. Stay Active – Walking, yoga, or breathing exercises reduce cravings.

6. Keep Hands & Mouth Busy – Chew sugar-free gum, munch carrots, or sip water.

7. Reward Yourself – Use saved money to buy something you enjoy.

8. If You Relapse, Try Again – Most people need multiple attempts before quitting fully. Persistence pays.

🌟 Remember

The first week is the hardest.

Cravings last only a few minutes — distract yourself, and they will pass.

Every day without tobacco is a victory for your body and mind.

💡 Quitting tobacco today means a healthier tomorrow — for you and your family.

You will agree to...................

“Replacing the smoke on your face with a smile today will replace illness in your life with happiness tomorrow. Quit now." 

#DeSi BoY



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