Just quit smoking......HELP?

Question

I quit smoking on new years day, today i have started to have quite bad cravings and headahces. Can anyone tell me some good things to do to stop the cravings? Eg: Lollipops etc.

Answer 1

I quit smoking in June and still have cravings (no headaches). For me... I let my guests smoke on the porch and when I get a craving, I go sniff the ashtray and remember that I used to smell like that without knowing it. Then I think about how good I feel about no longer having the panicky thought of "OMG! I'm almost out of cigarettes!". I try not to substitute any food for smoking. Why start another bad habit. If anything... substitute a good habit. Like a mini workout every time you get the urge to smoke. Or a glass of water. Maybe a tic tac if it must be food.

Answer 2

First of all CONGRATULATIONS, you did something great by quitting, you already overcame the hardest part which is taking the iniciative to quit. Well, first of all I'm not a smoker, but I'll use the example of my dad. He stopped smoking after like 40 years (he did it on New Year's Eve of 2000). He would always drink coffee and then smoke, so he stopped drinking coffee.Also, one thing he did was to always have a little box of tic-tacs (little pill-shaped mints) that he took whenever he had a craving (they don't have so many calories/sugar as lollipops). You can always join a support group or talk to someone close about it. At first it's always difficult because your body craves nicotine, but then it will become easier and eventually you won't need it anymore. After about 3 years my dad started to drink coffee again and now he doesn't need a cigar. For more info/help go to google and type in "quit smoking" and you'll get a lot of pages with information. Good Luck! ^_^

Answer 3

Hi Kashyap, First of all, don act like a dumbo. Secondly, go through this... 1) No. 2) Quite the opposite. 3) Quitting smoking, or better still not taking it up, is the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer. 4) Around 80% of all lung cancer deaths are the direct result of tobacco smoking. 5) There is no evidence that quitting smoking can cause lung cancer. In fact, the body starts repairing the damage caused by smoking from the day a person quits. 6) Quitting at any age will improve your health; the greatest benefits are experienced by those who quit smoking earlier in life. 7) For most people, quitting smoking will have their risk of lung cancer after 10 years. 8) The body of scientific evidence is clear that smoking is far and away the leading cause of lung cancer. So, Quitting Tobacco is never too late. I hope this helps you. BEST OF LUCK :)

Answer 4

Congratulations! I also quit on New Years. Been using the patch it helps a lot. But I've been chewing gum like no tomorrow, I like minty kinds, then when i breathe in, it's cool and fresh, I've also eatting lot of lifesavers and jolly ranchers, wethers etc.

Also when the cravings get REAL bad, I do something else, call someone, or start cleaning things. And deep breathing. I even got on the treadmill the other day.

Drink lots of fluids and take aspirin for the headaches.

Try the website www.committedquitters.com you answer some questions and it gives you a customized guide based on your answers to try and help you.

Most importantly remember why you quit, and how disgusting it is, and how expensive. And remember, you smell good now. Don't cigarettes smell nasty? funny I never knew til I quit

Good luck.

Answer 5

Crush up some ice cubes to chew on, popsicles work, too. Some people say gum, but I don't think that works. Try carrot sticks, candy canes (if you can still find them), anything that satisfies that horrible craving.
For the headaches, try some Aleve. It won't take the headache away, because you are going through some type of withdrawal, but it will dull the ache.
Ask your physician about some prescription meds that may help.
I am not a medical authority at all and I am sure that the medical authorities out there will slam my ideas, but they have worked in the past, so I am just sharing them....

Good luck to you with quitting!

Answer 6

Nice going! I quit just over a year ago myself. For me, cravings passed after a few minutes, I didn't really jones at all. I had good incentive, it doesn't really matter what the incentive is, as long as it's strong. Just remember your incentive.

Actually, doing any kind of exercise was an excellent "distraction." I knew I was making myself healthier by quitting and exercise was perfect for enjoying that realization. Drink plenty of water. And eating healthy too, when a craving hit, snack on fruit or vegetables, mmmm! There's so many different types that you're sure to find some that you really like. You can do it, keep up the good work!

Answer 7

1. Don’t smoke any number or any kind of cigarette. Smoking even a few cigarettes a day can hurt your health. If you try to smoke fewer cigarettes, but do not stop completely, soon you’ll be smoking the same amount again.

Smoking "low-tar, low-nicotine" cigarettes usually does little good, either. Because nicotine is so addictive, if you switch to lower-nicotine brands you’ll likely just puff harder, longer, and more often on each cigarette. The only safe choice is to quit completely.


2. Write down why you want to quit. Do you want

to feel in control of you life?
to have better health?
to set a good example for your children?
to protect your family from breathing other people’s smoke?
Really wanting to quit smoking is very important to how much success you will have in quitting. Smokers who live after a heart attack are the most likely to quit for good—they're very motivated. Find a reason for quitting before you have no choice.


3. Know that it will take effort to quit smoking. Nicotine is habit forming. Half of the battle in quitting is knowing you need to quit. This knowledge will help you be more able to deal with the symptoms of withdrawal that can occur, such as bad moods and really wanting to smoke. There are many ways smokers quit, including using nicotine replacement products (gum and patches), but there is no easy way. Nearly all smokers have some feelings of nicotine withdrawal when they try to quit. Give yourself a month to get over these feelings. Take quitting one day at a time, even one minute at a time—whatever you need to succeed.


4. Half of all adult smokers have quit, so you can— too. That’s the good news.There are millions of people alive today who have learned to face life without a cigarette. For staying healthy, quitting smoking is the best step you can take.


5. Get help if you need it. Many groups offer written materials, programs, and advice to help smokers quit for good. Your doctor or dentist is also a good source of help and support. Click to view National Groups or Other Web sites with information and resources on how to quit.

i know its hard..But hang in there and forget the ice cream...your health is important! Good Luck!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

The patch and wear it all the time for a month and have a new box handy. At the same time, I had counseling about issues that came up because my crutch was not making me feel invulnerable.
I also saw a Psychiatrist and told him that a Doctor at Kaiser had suggested a mild anti-depressant named Welbutrin. It is used for substance abuse, smoking.
You will suffer from beating yourself on top of your head. Meditation, prayer, long walks with your friends or alone.
With all of that I relapsed a couple of times after my heart surgery. But I knew that if I keep smoking, I would not live much longer.
You must know that also. Go to group therapy at your medical health center.
Relapse is what happens to addicts. If you relapse get back up on the horse "As Fast As You Can!"
You can do it, but you need all the help I have suggested, and more.
But it is worth it! My life is so much fuller and fresher.
I thank the Great Spirit for his/her assistance and love.

Answer 10

Lollypops and all that, in my opinion, don't work!!! I tried many, many times to stop smoking because my husband would soon divorce me if I didn't (yesterday I threw away a pack) after 1 year of not smoking....I tried everything, and what most worked and only worked is.......STRONG WILL...find a strong reason why it is you need to quit and focus on that, besides the fact that it truly is horrible....let's make a deal, help each other not smoke..life is better without it....let's keep in [e-mail]