Perhaps you think that nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum, sprays and lozenges are what you need BUT those things can makes things worse because: Perhaps you think that nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum, sprays and lozenges are what you need BUT those things can makes things worse because: 1) you're still introducing nicotine into your system 1) you're still introducing nicotine into your system 2) you're still spending money on your habit 2) you're still spending money on your habit 3) you're still frustrated because you still crave cigarettes or a vape device 3) you're still frustrated because you still crave cigarettes or a vape device Or perhaps you are focused on using willpower, prescription medicine or other substances BUT those things can make things worse because: Or perhaps you are focused on using willpower, prescription medicine or other substances BUT those things can make things worse because: A) with willpower you have to remember to use it A) with willpower you have to remember to use it B) with prescription medicine, there maybe side effects B) with prescription medicine, there maybe side effects C) with other substances, you are replacing one bad habit with another C) with other substances, you are replacing one bad habit with another If you can imagine all the benefits of quitting smoking, you are already on your way to becoming a healthier, happier, and even wealthier non-smoker If you can imagine all the benefits of quitting smoking, you are already on your way to becoming a healthier, happier, and even wealthier non-smoker AND AND As soon as you do that, you can start to: As soon as you do that, you can start to: 1) enjoy better health 1) enjoy better health 2) experience freedom from a habit you hate 2) experience freedom from a habit you hate 3) take back control of your life 3) take back control of your life 4) have money to spend on health or what ever else you like 4) have money to spend on health or what ever else you like So that you no longer have to: So that you no longer have to: A) worry about what smoking might be doing to you A) worry about what smoking might be doing to you B) spend time on a habit that doesnt add value to your life B) spend time on a habit that doesnt add value to your life C) make excuses for stepping away to light up C) make excuses for stepping away to light up D) spend money on something that makes you sick, smelly and poorer D) spend money on something that makes you sick, smelly and poorer Curious
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