I am not sure how I go about supporting him during this hard time. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Serious answers only please.
2006-06-08 17:38:42 · 12 answers · asked by kitsgirl69 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Support him and don't nag at him. Encourage him not to drink caffeine, to take a lot of vitamin c daily, and to drink a lot of water. Suggest to him to avoid smokers for awhile because their lighting up will stimulate his need to smoke. Suggest also that he carry something he can suck on to ease the need for putting something into his mouth after eating or when he takes breaks and at those times he would normally reach for a cigarette.
The big thing is to help him change his behavior without making it seem that you're pushing him. He needs to feel your support and needs to believe that you're trying to help him more than trying to keep him on the straight and narrow.
I hope this helps.
2006-06-08 17:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 23:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reinforce his behavior when he doesn't smoke, such as giving him a nice reward for each day he stays clean. Be sensitive to his needs. Throw away all of his cigarettes and hide the lighters. Be strict in monitoring if he smokes by smelling him when he gets home. If he smells like some sort of freshener spray, maybe you should get suspicious.
2006-06-08 17:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by King Yellow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut him some slack. Fix his favorite meal and leave him alone! Let him take 50 naps for the next week if he needs too. He may get cranky with you but remember that it is the nicotine withdraw and not to argue back. Let him win the arguements. Don't create any stress with him. Just for a week! DON'T NAG!!!! if he lights back up don't say anything. He will feel just as bad lighting up and he doesn't want you reminding him.
2006-06-08 17:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by dutchfam7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you smoke yourself, try and quit as well. That means no packs around the house. Try and convert his cravings for cigarettes into cravings for sports or sex or things you and him might like doing.
Convince him that your family would be happier in a smoke-free house and that your kids would benefit from him quitting in the long run.
2006-06-08 18:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Isabella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your husband to ask his doctor about Wellbutrin. It helped me quit. I have been smoke free since August 2004. I tried everything before that and failed. Also, help by encouraging him to stay away from alcohol and coffee. They were definite triggers for me.
2006-06-08 17:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by Maria H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that if he gets upset or angry, it's probably the withdrawl that is making him so cranky. When he does get cranky (and believe me, he will), don't yell at him back.
2006-06-08 17:46:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep reminding him of the benefits and if he thinks he needs a cigarette, do stuff to keep his mind off of it.
2006-06-08 17:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him your honest support..when he seems wanting to have smoke..offer him any food(his favorite) or give him a candy or gum instead
2006-06-08 17:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by againstgoodygoody! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just encourage him and don't use any "you statements" that could sound accusing.
2006-06-08 17:41:53 · answer #10 · answered by Altima Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋