"Hello! Thank you for sharing such a sensitive issue of your life. It is really courageous of you to be aware and accept that you have an addiction which needs to be resolved.
There are multiple factors to keep in mind while trying to recover from addiction. It is advisable to see a therapist who specialises in working with people with addiction. Till then, here are some basic tips to help you:
No addiction stands in itself. There is often a certain situation or feeling that one tries to avoid and instead smoke it away. Try to find the trigger. When do you feel the most urge to smoke? What preceeds the feeling? Once you know your trigger, try to actively and consciously stop it.
Remember everything that you can lose if you relapse into smoking- like your home, career, family, and anything that matters to you
Get professional help. Every situation is unique.
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If things still feel overwhelming, it would be advisable to talk to a therapist.