I am on the patch....but there are distraction methods and such I have heard of a long time ago and I can't remember any of them...lol. Thank you so much in advance!!!
2006-10-21 14:29:51 · 13 answers · asked by })i({ J and D's Momma })i({ 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i congratulate you! if you did 48 hrs. you can do it. i went cold turkey. sept.1, 2004. that day i found out i had lung cancer. it scared me to death. every once in a while i feel like i want a cig. but when they took a 1/3 of my left lung i guess i learned my lesson. betty boop
2006-10-21 14:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by betty boop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!!
My suggestion would be to fix yourself a snack that is based on salmon (if you like it) or tuna (if you don't like salmon). These fish - both high in omega 3 fatty acids, provide nutrients that help the body satisfy the cravings that the cigarettes used to satisfy.
3 times a week, fix yourself 5-minute oatmeal for breakfast or use 1/2 cup of oatmeal as a bread replacement in a recipe (if you don't like oatmeal).
Also snacks that may help are almonds, soy nuts and sunflower seeds.
2006-10-21 21:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats. Smoking sucks, I want to quit too.
I quit once (for 12 years...). I remember what I had to do was NOT THINK ABOUT IT. It took a lot of discipline, but I did it ok.
It's like a break-up with someone. The only way to get over it is to stop thinking about the situation.
But then, I still smoke, so don't listen to me... :-/
Love Jack
2006-10-21 21:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit on July 12th, so it has been over 3 months now. I smoked for 27 years. I used nicorette gums this time. ( I tried everything before and once quit for 8 months), Try going out for nice walks in nature if you can... Drink lot of water.... You can do it...
Good luck
2006-10-21 22:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by carapace61 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise...including power walking and stuff.
You need to burn off the excess energy. It will really help in so many ways.
The patch is just a crutch for a short while. If you start exercising, I promise it will be easier.
2006-10-21 21:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God, I feel for you. I've tried it a few times, but it seems that every time I do, something really crappy comes up in life and the stress level goes through the roof, and I gotta have one to calm me down (I know it doesn't really calm you down, but rather stimulates you, but I don't care. It's all in the mind, right?) I hope you stick with it.
2006-10-21 21:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by jaded 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting a membership at a local gym or YMCA, it's great for your health and you can't smoke there.
Best of Luck to you!!
2006-10-21 21:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by JustMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep doing what has worked these two days. don't use any form of negative/punishment methods to take the place of a cig. i quit twenty years ago, so can you. have faith in yourself!
2006-10-21 21:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by gonzotis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK are you ready to smoke now? your going to sooner or later anyway.
2006-10-21 21:52:39 · answer #9 · answered by kevin p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just hang in there...you are almost over the worst part.
2006-10-21 21:32:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋