I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?
I'm planning to have baby, so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need, it's mental.
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?
Dr. Meredyth Lawrynce
Serving Clients Nationwide
When trying to quit an addiction it is imperative to decide what purpose the addiction serves. You said it is not a physical need but rather a mental need. What other ways could this need be alleviated? A video I often recommend to those who want to quit a habit is 🍰🍟🍔🍗🍩🚬ADDICTION🍻🍸📺🍆🛏️ 💊🛏️
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