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Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming tobacco free . It's a great step in a long-tem goal improving your livelihood.
I was a great tobacco consumer for nearly 17 years and recently quit it. As understood, do not begin the march if you are not well prepare to handle the craving and not "STRONGLY" determined.
There might be zillion way people might suggest you ways of quitting. However, here I want to share my experience.
1. Begin quit therapy, this can be available in many hospitals around US and most of the time its covered under your health care. Inquire your health care provider and health insurance company. (This is where you begin).
2. If you are covered, well, you are on a good hands. Visit the health care and say I want to begin quit smoking program. Rest will follow in the consultant's suggestion.
3. If you are not covered and you have to chip from your pocket then, begin using quit-help product like nicorrettee lozenges, nicorettee gum, and nicorettee dermplast. http://www.nicorette.com/?google=b_&rotation=2521&banner=18588&kw=305491
I began my quit step by using these product and here I stand. Tobacco free guy, after 8 weeks of therapy. However, my fees were covered under health insurance and did not pay a penny. This webpage can provide you tons of ways to use the product to effectively quit smoking and really they are productive. Also, comparable cheap product can be found in the market to help you reduce cost of therapy. You just have to explore them (such as rightaid.com; kroger.com; equate.com to name a few)
Personally, I overcame the craving using these product from the first day I begin using them. These are awesome product and I recommend them to everyone in a habit of smoking.dipping.
Few more tips to help you quit:
Exercise regularly. Walking is a great way to reduce the stress of quitting. Some exercise every day improves mood and energy levels and helps prevent weight gain. Drink lots of water to clean the nicotine out of your body.
Wait out cravings. Urges for a taste of smoke/dip usually last 1-2 minutes. Take a few deep breaths, go for a walk or have a healthy snack like an apple or sunflower seeds. Do something else with your hands and before you know it, the craving will have passed.
Identify rationalizations. If you are thinking, “I’ll just have one more smoke/dip to get through finals, this paper (insert your stressor)” or “just one won’t hurt,” recognize it as a message that can derail you. Remind yourself of your reasons for quitting. Take a warm shower, do something active, and reward yourself for not smoking.
Talk to a support person. Ask family, friends and roommates for their help. Having someone who will listen to you or go for a walk with when you need encouragement will help give you a boost.
Avoid high-risk situations. Know your triggers and stay away from people, places and situations that tempt you to smoke/dip. Drink less or stay away from alcohol. Drinking alcohol often makes people want to smoke. Drink water, juice or soda instead.
Hope this help you be a tobacco free person. Good luck