Video Introduction To Joel & Misc. Educational Videos by Joel

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Avoiding Situations Where You Used To Smoke

This video discusses the importance of facing triggers head on as opposed to the natural inclination of many to avoid situations where they used to smoke.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M681p2B-8kA&list=PLB9C6D1DB230060AA

Related resources:
Avoiding triggers
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12676
Craves and thoughts that occur over time
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207

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Dreams Of Smoking

This video discusses the common experience of dreaming about smoking after quitting.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_gZx_6hq0I

Related article:
The smoking dream
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12468

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Getting Colds And Flus After Quitting

This video explains why when people get colds or flus shortly after quitting they often seem worse than similar infections experienced when smoking. Also explains why urges for cigarettes may intensify during the recovery process of the infection.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5WsGA5XnYY&list=PL5129CAB5EDB2A285

Related articles:
General warning about getting a cold or flu after quitting
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/12152
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/26572/Will-...

Related video:

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Is Relapse A Natural Part Of The Quitting Process?

Discusses potential of long-term relapses after quitting, as well as dispelling the idea that people have to quit multiple times for a quit to be able to finally take.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk6OFRO9BY4&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related article:
Is Relapse a Natural Part of the Addiction Process?
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/22962

 

Is Relapsing On Nicotine A Good Experience?

Many people write off their past or current relapses as "good learning experiences." This video addresses the potential problems of minimizing the serious nature of these relapses, and how doing so may cost you future quits or maybe even your life. The videos attached in this description really hit home this issue.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgcdqzu5JFE

 

Related video:
I know I will quit again

Past "successful quits"

"Don't beat yourself up for smoking

"If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me."

"Get right back in the saddle"

The lucky ones get hooked

"Don't let a slip put you back to using"

"Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal"

If this is your first time quitting

Is relapse a natural part of the addiction process?

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The Lucky Ones Get Hooked

This video discusses how not all people who take a cigarette after quitting instantly get hooked--only the lucky ones do.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8XvSiHmlQ8&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related article:
The Lucky One's Get Hooked!
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11401

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Don't Let A Slip Put You Back To Using

This video stresses the importance of drawing a clear line in the sand regarding the issue of whether or not to take a puff. Another alternate title for for this video could have been "should I reset my quit meter?"

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cfxzB804S4&index=3&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related article:

http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11411

Related videos:
Get right back in the saddle

"I know I will quit again"

"If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me."

Never take another puff

"Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal?"

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I'll Come Back For Reinforcement When I need It

This video talks about the benefits of regularly reinforcing your quit when things are easy as opposed to relapsing and having to try to quit again.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiIOvdMZ7us&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B

Related resources:
Come Share Your Strength Come Recognize Your Vulnerabilities
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/186

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Who Wants To Go Back To Smoking?

This video discusses how former smokers at times think they want to go back to smoking, but if they really remind themselves of the package deal that goes along with being a smoker, it will be easy for them to stick to their quit.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9qGjf2hd8&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B

Related articles:
"I think I have decided to go back to smoking"
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11399
"I made a conscious decision to smoke."
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11400
Craves and thoughts that occur over time
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207

 

I Want One!

Video discusses how to stop the internal debate that often occurs after quitting.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHvi6dwLanA

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I Know I'm Going To Gain Weight If I Quit Smoking!

This video discussing misconceptions about weight gain, and warning about physiological adjustments and changes that may occur after quitting. Stresses importance of not writing off symptoms after quitting.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeHXoqpKq1c&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B

 

Related articles:
http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_Index_06...

Related videos:
Weight control concerns after quitting smoking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgIWjM...
Going back to normal after quitting smoking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUKBBc...
Using cigarettes to self-medicate pre-existing conditions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVk2Ve...

 

I'd Rather Be A Little Overweight & Not Smoking Than Underweight & Dead!

Video discusses the importance of not letting the chance of gaining weight being used as an excuse for not quitting smoking or for relapsing after having quit.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I3fv5EqTBU

 

Related videos:

Weight control concerns after quitting smoking

Incorporating exercise after quitting smoking

Quitting may lead to other self-improvements

"After I lose weight I will quit smoking"

Blood sugar symptoms

Does everything smell and taste better after quitting smoking

I know I am going to gain weight if I quit smoking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeHXo...

Are doctor's taught about nicotine recovery

Related article:

I'd rather be a little overweight and not smoking than underweight and dead!
http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_06_03_un...

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Unexpected Benefits After Quitting Smoking

This video explains how some people first discover problems they had over time were in fact caused by smoking. Mostly talks about circulation issues but can principles apply to many problems.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXi0-LcK-iw&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B

Related article:
I Feel 100% Better Since I Quit
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/9954

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Quitting Smoking & Mental Health

This video discusses how most people experience minor emotional reactions when first quitting, but also how people with pre-existing mental health issues may need physician assistance in dealing with problems that seem to be exacerbated after quitting.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ysFk0-pQ3A&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B

Related article:
Depression: A normal reaction or a real organic depressive effect: http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12459

Related videos:
The emotional stages of loss:

Using cigarettes to self medicate pre-existing conditions:

Is anyone else experiencing the symptom:

Is this a symptom of quitting smoking:

Life goes on without smoking:

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Will I Ever Stop Thinking Of Cigarettes?

Most people overestimate how much of a battle staying smoke free will be once they quit smoking. This video discusses how people will generally stop thinking about smoking, and much sooner than they usually think.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8310BI-euJw&index=14&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related resources:
Craves and thoughts that occur over time
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207

Related videos:
Tell a newbie how many seconds a day you still want a cigarette

Talking to others about not smoking

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Watching Others Smoke

Video discussing how to watch others smoke and to use such occasions to reinforce your desire to stay smoke free.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEEk5-0kj1A&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=15

Related articles:
The Palmolive Bottle Demonstration
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/9971
Another slant on how to watch people smoke
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11405

Related video:
The Palmolive Bottle Demonstration

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What Is Your Quit Smoking Mantra?

Many people use mantras to help them to quit smoking. This video discusses the limitations of simply relying on a mantra to focus your attention as to why you quit smoking.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-q-5kHiIJA&index=17&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related articles:
Smoking is an option
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11402/Smoki...
Never take another puff
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11384
Just think about something else
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/173

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Fixating On A Cigarette

This video discusses how people often fixate on the desire to have "a good" cigarette.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZLJ_nlkUCQ&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=42

Related resources:
Fixating on a Cigarette
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/17045

Videos:
"I want one"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHvi6...
I smoke because I like smoking

Just think of something else

The fallacy of "good cigarettes"

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Smoking A Cigarette Will Help Me Secure My Quit

This video discusses how some people can bargain themselves into smoking with the thought that taking a cigarette that tastes bad will reinforce their resolve to stay smoke free.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6tAeam9Lg&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=41

Related videos:
The emotional stages of loss (The bargaining phase)

Complacency:

Fixating on a cigarette

The fallacy of "good cigarettes"

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You Mean You Haven't Had A Single Puff Of A Cigarette?

This video discusses the danger of other people or former smokers themselves in making an arbitrary distinction between the ingestion of a smaller dosage of nicotine in contrast to some larger amount.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvve35Z3ArY&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=48

Related video:
Words that translate to relapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdBvS...

The below video touches on the advantages for people who understand this concept as opposed to those who do not:
People in recovery from other addictions

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Complacency

Video discussing the importance of not allowing yourself to become complacent after longer term success not smoking.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZSktbwotI4&index=30&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related article:
Complacency
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12452

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Long Term Quitters Who Say They Are Having Bad Days

Video discusses how longer-term quitters sometimes lose perspective of what really constitutes a bad day when it comes to thoughts for cigarettes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TpXVAEgOtU&index=31&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Related article:
"Bad Days"
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12487

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Are You Stronger Than Your Cigarettes?

This video discusses the importance of understanding that you won't be able to quit smoking and stay free by becoming stronger than cigarettes but rather by becoming smarter than nicotine.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxLxDuTOCT0

Related videos:
Are you smart enough for an IQ pin?

"I know I will quit smoking"

Related article and commentary:
Stronger or Smarter?
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11391
Stronger or Smarter?
http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/228166/Str...

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Blood Sugar Symptoms

Many of the most common symptoms people encounter when first stopping smoking is due to a drop in blood sugar often encountered in the first few days after quitting. Video discusses why this happens and how to minimize the effect.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYGsz7WNh_8&list=PL8EB359C247D3FE6C

Related articles:
"Minimizing the Most Common Side Effects to Quitting Smoking"
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/13919
Eating Healthy - Blood Sugar
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11649

Related video:
Common symptoms

Going back to normal after quitting smoking

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I Know I Will Quit Again

Video discusses the risk of allowing yourself to relapse using the logic that you can always simply just quit again.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHp8yFnHbZQ

Related article:
I Know I Will Quit Again
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/22978

Related story:

http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/425017/I-K...

Related videos:
"If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me."

"Get right back in the saddle"

The lucky ones get hooked

 

Get Right Back In The Saddle?

Joel's views on the common phrase of "Just get back in the saddle" being used when a person relapses.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcEzzFM6c7A

Related article:
I Know I Will Quit Again
http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/22978

Related videos:
"I know I will quit again."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHp8yF...
"If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRLo9...
The lucky ones get hooked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8XvSi...

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Good Reasons To Take A Puff On A Cigarette After Having Quit Smoking

For people who think that there are no good reasons to take a puff on a cigarette after quitting, and more importantly, for people who think that there might actually be good reasons.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvHl-zwUdBo

Related video:
There is no legitimate reason to relapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCm_5...

Related article:
There is no legitimate reason to relapse
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/24

 

Cigars and Relapsing

Video discusses how the only successful quits is the current quit and it will only stay successful as long as you continue to stick to your personal commitment to never take another puff.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNfzs-97ztU

 

Related videos:
The lucky ones get hooked:

The law of addiction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2I0NQ...
Can second hand smoke cause relapse:

Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal:

What should I call myself:

Is relapse a natural part of the addiction process:

Nicotine is nicotine is nicotine:

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Quitting Smoking Is An Option

A commonly used phrase on Internet quit sites is "Smoking is not an option." This video refers to resources we have set up to explain that the phrase is not true, that smoking is always an option. What is true though and even more important is that "Quitting smoking is an option," and staying off is an option too, options that are doable by all people who make and stick to a personal commitment to never take another puff.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvJ_vTpZhq8

Follow up resource material:

The fear of success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHhWSOsWoBE
"I can't quit or I won't quit"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i22AI_prRQI
The power of nicotine addiction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpYRrZG5l8A
"I don't have a choice, I have to quit smoking"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYnBqGqrlN4
Quitting smoking: A fate worse than death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AfYEZeP2zM
"I can't quit because I am addicted"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWso5QxV58Q
Who wants to go back to smoking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9qGjf2hd8
"Boy do I miss smoking"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT5ZL02832s
 

Article:

Smoking is an option
http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11402/Smoking-IS-an-Option

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Intentional Relapse

Some people say they actually plan on relapsing or have consciously already thrown away their quits. Video introduces two articles that explain these kind of intentional actions and ways of avoiding falling into such a trap yourself.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QeMkronis4

 

Articles related to intentional relapse

I made a conscious decision to smoke

I think I have decided to go back to smoking