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- Drink water
Nicotine is water soluble. The more you drink, the quicker the nicotine gets flushed out of your system.
Nicotine is water soluble. The more you drink, the quicker the nicotine gets flushed out of your system.
- Deep breath
This is a good stress reduction technique. Many people pick up their cigarettes because they are stressed or are anticipating a stressful situation.
This is a good stress reduction technique. Many people pick up their cigarettes because they are stressed or are anticipating a stressful situation.
- Delay
Most urges last two minutes, so do your best to outlast your urges, take a walk or eat a carrot.
Most urges last two minutes, so do your best to outlast your urges, take a walk or eat a carrot.
- Discuss with friends
Having someone to talk to at a moment when you feel the urge to smoke may be the distraction you need until the urge passes.
Having someone to talk to at a moment when you feel the urge to smoke may be the distraction you need until the urge passes.
- Do something else
This will take your mind off the urge you are experiencing. Try picking up a new hobby or keeping your hands busy.
This will take your mind off the urge you are experiencing. Try picking up a new hobby or keeping your hands busy.
Things to Try If You Are Tempted to Smoke
There are many different things you can do when you are tempted to pick up a cigarette. Most of them are things to simply help you pass the time where you would normally smoke, but they can work wonders:
- Exercise
Walk/Run
Cycle
Swim
Dance
Walk/Run
Cycle
Swim
Dance
- Try Different Activities
Read
Soak in the tub
Crafts
Visit the library
Visit the theatre
Send your message to quit smoking to others in need
Read
Soak in the tub
Crafts
Visit the library
Visit the theatre
Send your message to quit smoking to others in need
- Other ideas
Drink water with a straw
Chew on toothpicks or gum
Keep your refrigerator supplied with carrots, celery and apples for snacks
Drink water with a straw
Chew on toothpicks or gum
Keep your refrigerator supplied with carrots, celery and apples for snacks
It's Never Too Late
A big misconception among long time smokers is the thought of damage already done. People tend to think "I've smoked this long, I can't hurt myself any more."
The truth is, it doesn't matter how long you have smoked, and quitting now will improve your health. Your body will start to heal itself from the damage already done, giving you an opportunity to live a more healthy and happy lifestyle. It is never too late to quit smoking.
10 Stages of Quitting Smoking
Stage 1. You’ve identified yourself as a health concerned smoker. You’re worried about the health effects of smoking and wonder if you should quit or cut down.
Stage 2. You decide that you will begin to seek additional information about smoking, quitting and other health related behaviors and will begin to actively explore your alternatives.
Stage 3. You decide to take some steps to modify your smoking level and/or your overall health status - e.g. observing your smoking triggers, switching brands, cutting down, getting more exercise, taking vitamins, managing stressful situations more effectively, paying more attention to your bonds with family and friends.
Stage 4. You make a firm commitment to quit but do not specify a quitting date.
Stage 5. You set a quitting date and make a firm commitment to quit on that date.
Stage 6. You smoke your last cigarette and go without smoking for 24 hours.
Stage 7. You complete your first week as a nonsmoker.
Stage 8. You complete your first month as a nonsmoker.
Stage 9. You complete your first three months as a nonsmoker.
Stage 10. You complete your first year as a nonsmoker.
Chew gum
The repetition of bringing a cigarette to the mouth is appealing and calming for many cigarette smokers. That's why chewing gum can help when the urge to smoke arises. It helps keep your moth busy, eliminating a part of why smoking is so hard to quit.
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How to Avoid Weight Gain While Quitting Smoking
Gaining weight is common in people who quit smoking, usually because food is used as a substitution for cigarettes at least for a short time. You can easily maintain the control of your weight by choosing to eat healthy snacks when a craving arises, and staying active on a daily basis by taking a walk or going for a swim.
Get Medication and Use It Correctly
Medications can help you stop smoking by controling the urge to smoke.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to help you quit smoking:
Bupropion SR—Available by prescription.
Nicotine gum—Available over-the-counter.
Nicotine inhaler—Available by prescription.
Nicotine nasal spray—Available by prescription.
Nicotine patch—Available by prescription and over-the-counter. Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.
All of these medications may double your chances of quitting smoking for good.
Pick a Quit Smoking Date- And Celebrate!!
When you prepare to quit smoking, make sure you pick a date you will quit. Mark it on your calendar and mentally prepare yourself for that day. Make some plans for the day as well, something upbeat and fun to celebrate your new found freedom from cigarettes!
This production of your quit day will help to really jumpstart your motivation and excitement for the good things that come from not smoking.
Throw Away All Smoking Related items
When the day comes to put the last cigarette down, make sure you don't leave anything around that has been an aid in smoking. Collect the following things and throw them out:
- Ashtrays
- Lighters
- Magazines used to read when smoking
- Your favorite coffee mug that you shared many cigarettes with
- Any other mental or physical reminders of smoking
Miscarriage
- Still birth
- Premature delivery
- Underdeveloped ogans or body parts
-Cancer mouth
-Cancer lung
-Gangrene
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