To be a healthy person

Maybe you have already taken your last puff or are ready to quit today. It's okay if you aren't ready now. But you may want to quit at some point. So keep learning and preparing yourself. Many smokers do quit. You can too. Why do you want to quit? Think about why you want to quit. Maybe you...

Some teen girls feel smoking is the answer to their anxiety or stress. These girls use smoking as a way calm down and relax. While that may be true in the short term, there have been studies that suggest smoking actually causes depression and anxiety. Jeffrey G. Johnson, PhD, of Columbia...

Manage Stress One reason people smoke is that the nicotine helps them relax. Once you quit, you’ll need another way to cope with stress. Try getting regular massages, listening to relaxing music, or learning yoga or tai chi. If possible, avoid stressful situations during the first few...

  How can you resist the urge to smoke when you are driving  You may have become used to smoking while driving—to relax in a traffic jam or to stay alert on a long drive. Like many smokers, you may like to light up when driving to and from work to relieve stress, stay...