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Since quitting tobacco is so difficult, it's important to talk with your loved ones and to ask for their understanding and support.  You may also want to reach out to support centers.  Find out how you can join or even start your own stop-smoking support group:

QuitNet: Quit Smoking All Together

If you'd like help from friends and family, you can direct them to this guide on how to support you in your goal:

About.com: Smoking Cessation - Quit Smoking Help from Family and Friends

The Emotional Roller Coaster

Tobacco addiction – more accurately, nicotine addiction – is both a physiological and a psychological problem. It is estimated that 80% or more of all smokers wish they could stop smoking, yet much as they try, many find that they repeatedly slip back into the addiction. Noted humorist Mark Twain is credited as saying “It’s easy to quit smoking. I’ve quit a thousand times.”

One way to get off of the emotional roller coaster of tobacco addiction is to find a good support group and to get the full support of family and friends. The less time you spend around others who smoke, the greater your chances of quitting.

Creating a Support Circle

• Set up your TSC Survivor Profile
• Join support groups of other survivors or set up your own
• Interact and provide updates on your profile or our forums

Communicating with Your Health-care Providers

• Be honest with your doctor. Communicate your concerns, family health history and any set-backs you anticipate.
• Keep in touch with your doctor/health-care provider and let them know if you have any questions or concerns about the treatment plan they've outlined for you.
• Keep all phone numbers in your support network – which includes your doctor and pharmacy – handy at all times.

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