I need to quit smoking and get rid of the urge!? -
I-m working on getting into the Sheriff-s office and I have to quit smoking... I-m 21, and i-ve been smoking since i was 16... so it hasn-t been forever, but long enough to get me hooked....
Any ideas from people that have done this before of what I can do to get rid of the urges... esp because my boyfriend smokes... and it makes it harder.
HI Lexies Mommie..
first fo all congratulations on your decision to quit.. that-s huge..about the urges, they are called cravings... and yep there are things you can do.. as a coping tool many use the 5d-s.. Discuss (talk about it to a quit buddy, or a friend)... Delay ( i don-t need one now, the time adds up )..Drink water ( this flushes the system of toxins).. Deep breathe ( many smokers only breathe deeply when inhaling).. Distract (do something else, like you cant smoke while washing dishes)..
actually i picked those up through my involvement in a support group.. i attend nicotine anonymous meetings both locally and on line (we are as close as your computer).. you are welcome at meetings while you are still smoking, and if you choose to use the patch or any other method that ok too.. however you decide to quit good luck.. there is really no wrong way to quit..
Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.
Do things to keep your mind off smoking. Ask your boyfriend to smoke outside. If he doesn-t want to, tell him you really need this, if he can-t listen to you, then hes not right for you.Why do you smoke? Consider the reasons you smoke.Quitting smoking is the absolutely, the best thing for your health. It can also be the hardest thing you ever do. People quit smoking all the time. And so can you. Quitting successfully is usually a prossess. It will take some preparation. It may take more than one try. And it will definitely take your commitment,. Make the choice to quit, don-t go back, and you-ll be successful. Think of reasons you want to quit. Be your own inspiration.
Some good tips.
Write your motivations to quit on a piece of paper and carry it with you.
Tell yourself things that will help you quit if your about to smoke.
Planning your steps and knowing what to expect during the quitting process are key aspect to quitting successfully. Your first step is to set a quit date. The date when you decide you-ll never use tobacco again. Your quit date can be the same date as another notable event in your life. Or simply what ever day on the calendar a weed or two from now. Whatecer date you choose, choose it carefully, and stick to it. Quitting takes commitment.
Set a date to quit smoking and try your hardest to stick to it. Rid your home and car of all ashtrays, cigarettes and anything else lying around associated with smoking. If you-ve tried to quit smoking before, analyze those attempts. Where did you go wrong? What made you go back to smoking? Once you identify these triggers, try your hardest to avoid them. Don-t allow yourself to take even one puff once you-ve committed to quitting.
Joining a support group and working on lowering your stress level can also be important tools to help you quit.
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Thinking about something other than smoking will help. Try to think about how badly you want to get into the sheriff-s office. I don-t know if it-ll do much, but it will at least help a bit. Just stop and think about it before you smoke.