Be clean! :) On day 4 now... "Cold Turkey has got me on the run..." (J. Lennon)
2006-07-06 08:11:39 · 17 answers · asked by The Cowfather 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Kudos for trying. I quit many years ago. What I did was drive a lot. Just drive. But I didn't know about things that could help and although cold turkey is hard it's the best way, so hang in there. Since I've learned that drinking lots of water and fruit juices and taking hot baths helps. I know that's not hands, but maybe those things will help supplement. The drinks and water help you feel better while the nicotine withdrawal is taking place.
At home--go mow the lawn--play racquetball--don't go to places where you sit--or drink--keep as active as you can. And IT IS WORTH IT. The first two weeks were the worst for me. After that every day you don't smoke you are building a wall that gradually helps keep you from hopping over it. You remember how you felt before you stopped--how much better you feel now. Stay away from any friends you smoked with for a while, too. And hang in there, friend. I'm rooting for you.
2006-07-06 08:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Model rocketry; playing a musical instrument; painting by numbers (or, if you are interested, oils, watercolors or acryllic); house repairs; puzzles - jigsaw, crosswords, Jumbles, Sudoku; letter writing (I know, archaic in this day and age, but who doesn't like to receive a hand written letter, instead of another credit card offer from a huge Mega-Corp?); typing (or writing) poetry, short-stories; knitting; crocheting; learning magic tricks with coins (quarters rolling on knuckles is one I'm STILL trying to do). Card games/tricks. Reading.
Congratulations on 4 days~ keep it going!
2006-07-06 08:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fake plastic cigarette worked for my hubby's grandma. Unfortunately, she waited until she had lung cancer before she quit. She's stage 4 now, and it's any day....
Maybe that will help keep you from smoking. I wish you the best!
2006-07-06 08:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by buzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yo-Yo's, Craft work, Painting, Drawing, Playing and instrument, Writing a letter to yourself of how much you enjoy not smoking, Typing, reading, Claywork, cleaning.
2006-07-06 08:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by Figneuton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife had great luck quitting when she bought a stress ball. She just squeezes it and it keeps her hands busy. She chewed gum to deal with the oral fixation.
2006-07-06 08:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Job!! I organized every closet in my house!! I did the same in the kitchen..Just try and stay busy:) Good Luck
2006-07-06 08:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
flick a pen or pencil.
write a story on the computer.
just keep your hands moving and you'll be all good.
2006-07-06 08:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by whichpeacockisthief 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today is my day 5. When my husband isnt around I eat fat free potato chips. Not to good for the waistline. When he is off, Sex Sex Sex. My poor hubby.
2006-07-06 08:26:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.glorybeefoods.com This site sells delicious honey and agave sticks, sugar also releases seritonin like nicotine, plus it helps fill the oral fixation.
2006-07-06 08:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by imaginefication 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masturbate. A lot. You won't have any energy left to try and light one of those lil bastards...
2006-07-06 08:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by Blasphemer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋