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A Change Would Do You Good

NDC_Team
Mayo Clinic
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Do you remember the song by Sheryl Crow, “a change would do you good”?   If you are here on the EX site, you are likely at least thinking about making a change to quit smoking. 

The thought of quitting can be daunting and it may even seem impossible to do.   What if you decide to stay the same and not change? That too may be hard to imagine as it might mean a shorter life, more health concerns, or less time spent with family and friends.

I would like to suggest trying change “ON” for a short time. Yes, try change ON like you would try ON a new pair of shoes.  Experiment with it, set a date and try quitting. Use the nicotine replacement products, medications, BecomeAnEx and other tools you might need to help you, and just go for it.  How does it feel?  How do your senses respond to the change? Take it all in, and process what is working well, what needs to be different.  Make adjustments as needed, you might need to go back and start over, but that is OK! 

You might find that it is easier than you thought. This change might do you good in more than one way, but you won’t know unless you try!

Therese Shumaker, MA

Supervisor/ NDC Counselor/ CTTS

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The Nicotine Dependence Center at Mayo Clinic has been home to physicians, nurse practitioners, Master’s / PhD level counselors, trained TTS’, and amazing office staff for a total of 30 years, all working together to treat individuals who struggle with tobacco use. Counselors meet with an individual to develop their own personalized plan, discuss coping strategies, and provide ongoing support along the journey towards a tobacco-free life. As part of the process, counselors work with physicians and nurse practitioners to provide nicotine replacements and other medications for smoking cessation as needed. We are happy to be involved with the EX Community and we hope our experiences and expertise can help in your journey towards a tobacco-free life. View the link in our signature to see our individual Biographies.