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Offer Stop Smoking Help
Once a smoker has decided to stop, she is most likely to make it when friends and family give their help and support. If your buddy has not yet made up his mind to lay off, you can help him think of his own reasons for stopping, set a target stop date and offer to help in any way she asks.

First of all, quitting is different for each smoker, and just because quit smoking hypnosis worked for you it is not sure it works for your friend. So, ask your amigo how you can be most helpful. This will show that you care and that you really want to help.

Maybe you’ve already tried to help a smoker and they weren’t successful. That’s okay. Remember you can be a big help, but it’s not your fault if the smoker doesn’t make it. Remember there are many stop smoking aids available.

Some smokers do gain weight when they stop smoking but they are still much better off without smoking. Sometimes when people lay off smoking, they really want sweet foods. You can help your friend stay away from sweets. Offer her low-fat snacks like carrots, fresh fruit, plain popcorn or sugarless gum.

Exercise really helps to keep weight down. Offer to do things together where smoking doesn’t fit in - swimming, jogging, sex, or brisk walking.
Try to stay with it. You’re doing a really great job! Your friend is trying to break an addiction to cigarettes that may have started several years ago.

Be prepared for some unfriendly and even unpleasant behavior from your friend. Heis going though a tough time. Tell her that you still care about him even if she is acting badly. Remind yourself that you are doing a great thing by helping your amigo and that the bad times will not last long.

Encourage her to talk about how she is feeling and then listen to what he says. Give him your attention. Laugh at his jokes and praise her as often as you can. You can also ask your friend to tell you when she is doing OK so you can feel good and take some credit for her progress.
Many smokers do have symptoms during the first few weeks after they stop. Some ordinary ones are:

* Trouble sleeping
* Lack of concentration
* Feeling anxious or restless

These will go away as the body gets rid of the nicotine. Other symptoms may be harder for you to handle. Your amigo may be grouchy, irritable, nervous or pushy. Try to forgive her.

Tell your buddy you know that these symptoms are real and that they will not last long. A week or two may seem like a long time, but it will get better.
Quittingsmoking is different for every one. You can be a special help to your buddy since you already went through it. Let your companion know how glad you are that she is trying to quit and praise how well she is doing. Ask how she is feeling and what you can do to help.

Mention all the good things you have felt since quitting. Short-term things are easier to understand — like fresher breath, more energy and no more smelly clothes, stained teeth or fingers. Many ex-smokers talk about getting control of their lives when they stop.

Forget any talk about how easy it was for you to quit. Most smokers are addicted and it’s hard for them to quit. Instead, tell your friend that 45 million Americans have stopped smoking and that she can do it too.