Im trying to quit smoking but Im feeling I need a smoke really bad right now....? -
I don-t have any and I was going to buy some earlier but I decided not to because I-m really serious about quitting this time around. I feel like I really need one right now....like seriously really feel it. When the morning comes and the coffee comes, how do I control myself. What do I do to take my mind off needing to light up????
Here are a few tips, hope they help.
- Keep Busy
Go to a movie.
Exercise.
Take long walks.
Go bike riding.
Spend as much free time as you can where smoking isn-t allowed. Some good places are malls, libraries, museums, theaters, department stores, and places of worship.
Do you miss having a cigarette in your hand? Hold something else. Try a pencil, a paper clip, a marble, or a water bottle.
Do you miss having something in your mouth? Try toothpicks, cinnamon sticks, lollipops, hard candy, sugarfree gum, or carrot sticks.
Drink a lot of water and fruit juice. Avoid drinks like wine and beer. They can trigger you to smoke.
- Stay Away from What Tempts You
Instead of smoking after meals, get up from the table. Brush your teeth or go for a walk.
If you always smoke while driving, try something new: Listen to a new radio station or your favorite music. Take a different route. Or take the train or bus for a while, if you can.
Stay away from things that you connect with smoking. Do it today and for the next few weeks. These may include:
Watching your favorite TV show
Sitting in your favorite chair
Having a drink before dinner
Do things and go places where smoking is not allowed. Keep this up until you-re sure that you can stay smoke-free.
Remember, most people don-t smoke. Try to be near nonsmokers if you must be somewhere you-ll be tempted to smoke, for example at a party or in a bar.
And of course, get as much support as you can.
Good luck with it.
Distract yourself with other things! Focus on the positives...Your life and health will glow once you kick the nasty habit of smoking. Write yourself a letter detailing all the reasons you should quit, keep it somewhere close to you, and whenever you feel the compelling urge to light up, take the letter out and read it intently...Remind yourself of the positives! You can do it, try to make it 3 days without smoking and see how you go. Just keep focused, plan things with friends, occupy your mind with other things you have to do in your life and ignore the urge to smoke....You can do it, trust me!
Think about what a pain in the butt smoking is. Do you really wanna always have to go out and buy smokes just to come home feeling like a failure and stinking...only to one day have to feel this way again cuz you can-t smoke forever (unless u want cancer). You-ve already gotten through the day which is HUGE, keep going because you want to do the right thing.
When I quit I cut down on the triggers (coffee - drinking alcohol being some of them), I-d drink chocolate milk which was comforting). Go for a walk in the AM to get rid of that tension, curse the whole time if you want. Do everything/ANYTHING you can think of that relieves stress, the smokes just stress you out so you can feel like you actually relaxed when you had a cigg. A warm bath, a hobby that occupies your hands, chew gum, work out, scream, listen to some comforting music, call a friend...anything but a stinking cash grubbing life wrecking smoke.
I used the nicorette gum and it helped, just as long as you follow the directions. It helped me not to gain weight (I lost a few actually) since I was chewing and couldn-t eat around the time I had the gum.
Your supposed to stay away from coffee (and other stimulants) when your quitting. Are you using the patch or anything to help with nicotine cravings? Just keep at it. If you-re seriously desperate... go run or do anything physical that will distract you and tire you out. Keep yourself busy as best you can. It isn-t easy but it will get easier and easier. Good luck.
do something that interests you. that will keep your mind off smoking. drink some water. chew some gum. have some candy. watch tv. basically anything that will keep your mind off smoking. also, throw out all your cigarettes and lighters!! spray air refreshener to freshen up your house/room. it-ll make you feel refreshed. go outside and get some fresh air. think about the healthy stuff. not the bad smoking stuff. believe and you can do it!
If you are really serious... Nicorette gum may help you. It will decrease the urge...but only if you are serious. I found walking released the desire...I started making blankets and found when my hands were busy, I was less likely to substitute food while sitting idle. Good luck to you! You are smart and will thank yourself. It took me approx. 4 weeks to feel as though I was -sane- and didn-t have that -I have to have one- psycho-type of behavior when I quit smoking.
Well what-s your motivation for quitting... think of that.
To feel better.
To live longer.
To save money.
To refuse to let a substance control you.
It takes a lot of will power to break an addiction, keep telling yourself that you are strong and you can do it.
Sometimes you just gotta take a week off from work and clean the whole house and read books and watch movies and suck on candy and stuff. Stay away from stores and people who smoke.
omg! im going through the same thing right now, and when i get the craving i try chewing gum...i have like 2 packs in my purse right now, and theyre going fast...the gum keeps my mouth and mind busy for a few minutes cuz i just start chewing away and try to think of something else and change my mind...or i-ll do that and drink diet red bull, or diet coke or diet mountain dew...i dont wanna pack on the calories, cuz alot of people gain weight after quitting anyway...i actually need some more ideas for help too
Sing dance laugh try everything.....Don-t give in you need to be the winner of the don-t smoke game not the cigarette. Read a book maybe you-ll fall asleep.....Good luck Remember you CAN do it!!! You-ll feel better once you-ve quit for good and you-ll smell better.....:)
The first few days are the hardest. Try to do something else when the urge to smoke overwhelms you. Chew gum, or have a piece of fruit. Try reading some motivational materials. Mostly, though, just exercise self control and think about something else. You-re doing the right thing in quitting. Good luck to you!
Change your routine. For example if you normally have your coffee in the kitchen...try taking it to the living room instead. The change of pace and scenery (no matter how small) can help relieve some of the craving. Keep gum or candy around you for when you feel like you need a ciggie, or sip some water instead. Keep it up, you made a great decision. Best of luck!
Just remember that your desire to have a cigarette will pass in time. It-s not a need, like food or sleep. Needs get stronger as time passes, whereas desire comes and goes. The longer without something the easier it can be to go without it, psychologically speaking.
replace the addiction with something else. chew gum, start knitting, go running, eat chocolate...anything! substituting bad addictions for new ones has shown to actually work!! you just have to make sure it-s not a worse addiction...like alcohol or drugs or something. make sure it-s like a hobby or an activity! good luck and i have faith in you!!! :]
By nicotine gum. It is great for the cravings. I would chew a piece for an hour. And I quit five years ago.
Other gum helps but not as much.
Chew on a straw or a toothpick with your coffee. Or have tea or go for a walk instead.
Sit only with non smokers.
don-t try cold turkey, i dont know if your on patches or anything but if your not try nicorret gum it will at least help a little bit but what ever you do DONT GIVE UP!
keep it up.
hope it goes well.
xxx
think of all of the wrinkles you will get from it... also, go jogging or exercise when you feel the need... it really helps
Chew gum and eat everything in sight. I did the patches and im down to 14 patches a day.
Smoke cigs that you do not like. If you smoke regular cigs, buy menthol cigs like Newports instead.
google pictures on the effects on smoking and it should work.
be determined!
be dominant in this battle yeahh!
chew gum or suck on hard candy....or you could try chantix the new pill to help you quit smoking...good luck!
then just do it who cares god its not like one cig is gonna cause lung cancer quit when ur old and pruny its not like ur gonna be in american idol or something lol
Water helps.
dont do it. stop smoking is the best for you.
try a new vice. how about ......?
Not to be offensive, mind you. Are you fat? If so, you hsould not quit. If yo ustop you will just grow bigger