英语泛读教程 4 unit 5 Cigarettes.ppt

Trigger: Stimulation People whose trigger is stimulation think that smoking helps keep them focused and organized. Smoking can make you feel like this because nicotine is a stimulate. Replace what you get from smoking: Drink a lot of water Eat healthy Get enough sleep Exercise Keep a to-do list * Trigger: Handling Some people like the feeling of having something in their hands; they like the inhaling and exhaling and watching the smoke. Replace what you get from smoking: - Chew on a toothpick or sugarless gum Suck on a lollypop - Eat carrots or celery Doodle with a pen - Carry silly putty Carry a stress ball Chew on a straw * Trigger: Pleasure Some smokers just enjoy smoking. They associate it with “the good times.” Replace what you get from smoking: Remind yourself why you want to quit. Change is good! Hang out in smoke-free places and make new “good times.” Spend the money you saved from not buying tobacco on something for yourself. * Trigger: Relaxation A lot of smokers use cigarettes to deal with stress. There are lots of other ways to handle stress. Replace what you get from smoking: Exercise Breathe! Remember that smoking doesn’t solve the problem. Figure out what does, and act on it. * Trigger: Craving When a smoker quits, he/she can go through withdrawal symptoms. Replace what you get from smoking: Use the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler, etc. Consult a physician about prescription medication. Tell friends and family you’re quitting and need support. Avoid situations that could trigger a craving. * Trigger: Habit Habit smokers often smoke unconsciously; smoking is no longer even satisfying. Break the habit. Change your smoking routine: Keep your cigarettes in a different place. Smoke with the other hand. Only take a few drags, then put it out. When you want a smoke, wait a minute and see if the craving passes. * You’re a friend, not a counselor. Be supportive and STEP by STEP, yo