How can I help or convince my mother to quit smoking?She is 42, and she has been smoking since she was a teenager. She smokes quite a bit, plus there is history of heart disease and cancer in our family. My grandmother (her mom) died in her early 50s from heart disease. Other than smoking, she is pretty healthy. I am really worried about her, but she is stubborn and acts like I am trying to boss her around when I suggest her quitting. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I should have mentioned that she quit a few years ago for several months and then started back. I think it is kind of a stress reliever for her. She has a really stressful job.
cyanne2ak
You can't. She will not quit until she convinces herself that she needs to. It is her choice.
jasontan6
Show her photos of a smoker's brain and lungs.
Hey, that's what the local government put up next to roads to convince the people to stop smoking.
bankscalade
You need a lot of time and patience, especially depending on how long the person's been smoking. don't think you can really convince someone to quit smoking. I think you have to tell him/her you'd like him/her to quit smoking. Then he/she has to decide whether he/she wants to or not. Let him/her know that you're there for him/her. Let him/her know you're understanding and willing to help in any way you can. Don't push it. It will take time. Don't be upset if he/she has trouble quitting- he/she most likely will. DON'T get upset if he/she has a relapse. Always make sure to be as understanding and patient as possible.
Show them pictures and vidoes of people who have suffered the consequences of smoking. Trust me, the videos and pictures of the consequences are horrifying.
Women who planned to undergo abortion were shown videos of what happens to the baby inside the tummy when the abortion procedure is taking place. After watching it, all of them freaked out and didn't go through with the operation.
jen
Ask her to fill out her will (and living will) and request that everything of value be left to you and get some funeral service package prices and ask her which one she likes best. Be serious about it when you approach her because it will get her to think about the future.
SK
Try to take her to a local hospital cancer clinic..Maybe a "scare" will help her get control. But, she is the only one that can make herself stop..Not you..Smoking is such a selfish act...hopefully she will start to think what her smoking is doing to you and other members of her family...Support and encourage her..
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