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Get Support: A buddy system or support program can help you with some of the common struggles of quitting

I liked smoking, and I needed it when times got really stressful

Quitting smoking or vaping is a challenging process, and it's important to have a supportive and non-judgmental approach and the backing of a smoke cessation program to avoid feeling like a failure if the cold turkey method is not successful

In a clinical trial that pitted would-be quitters who stopped smoking altogether on quit day against those directed to wean themselves off the butts over two weeks, researchers found that those who went cold turkey were more likely than gradual taperers to succeed in quitting for four weeks and for six months

Squeeze a stress-relieving ball, doodle, play with your phone, or find another way to keep your hands busy so you don't end up reaching for a cigarette