"I tend to smoke when I drink. I was at a party where alcohol is served, but could not resist the temptation when someone offered me a cigarette. That is why I chose to smoking after more than six months ago, "the 36-year-old banker said sadly.
This is a classic case. If it is more important to help stop smoking advice, the avoidance word. Now Eric is much more attention to mix their vices. He is aware of vulnerability to alcohol and smoking at the same time. He smoked for more than half of his life, the young ripe age of 16, when I was hanging out with older kids in the block that offer the occasional cigarette or two.
"Seriously started smoking when I was in college. I had a part time job and could afford to buy my own," he said. For almost 20 years, smoked at least a pack a day.
"I tried to quit twice. I used nicotine patches, gum, in fact any type of medication to help quit smoking. I have managed to become smoke-free for a while, until the fateful night in the party, "he said.
Your check the latest reality was last year, when he had a lung infection and was too sick to work. He ended up spending more than three weeks at home alone - his wife had to work during the day.
"It was really unbearable three weeks. He was too weak to even get out of bed! "
Encouraged by his wife, he decided to stop - once and for all. It also helps to have an understanding employer.
When he returned to work, "The company has organized a conference on the dangers of smoking and encouraged us to join what I did. So that's how I quit smoking, take the first step." He said.
"I am pleased to say that I have not taken a cigarette for eight months," he said firmly.
More and more companies have banned smoking in workplaces, and many have even dismantled smokers. All these measures help, but Eric knows he must do more. One consequence is that stopped seeing friends who smoke or go to parties where alcohol is served. It was not easy. He also asked a distraction, and found him in the exercise.
"I started the year at the time it was very good. I hit the gym 3-4 times a week and exercise for about an hour and a half each time, "he said.
Apart from a sense of personal satisfaction, he saw his salary decision was otherwise. Your blood pressure is not dangerously high, exercise, and no harmful chemicals. And never put not breathe climb stairs to his office 3 vol.
"It's back to normal and I'm out of drugs," he said, smiling.
His advice to smokers who want to quit ... "shutdown activities usually associated with smoking will escape is truly one of the best ways to quit smoking Let your friends know that you try to stop Smoking Search for your understanding and tell them that you can not reach them if not to smoke in their presence. Indirectly, their actions may also be able to help someone quit! "