ok so today is my 1st day of not smoking. i'm doing ok.it sounds weird, but i miss having something in my mouth. i keep going to pick up a cigerette (even though i don't have any ) without realising i'm doing it. any ideas on how to stop feeling like this?
and also at work, i get a cigerette break but now i don't smoke i have no idea what to do with this time...any ideas on that ?
2007-06-26 01:36:34 · 16 answers · asked by life_sux72 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Congrats and good luck with it!
I started using Chantix a couple of days ago, since I can't do it 'cold turkey'... LOL... so far so good.
Lifesavers, mints, etc... will keep your mouth from missing the ciggie, and as far as your hands being bored, try doing a crossword puzzle, circle-word, or whatever you prefer.. it'll keep both your hands and your brain busy during those 'cravings' and then they'll pass.
Much luck.............
2007-06-26 01:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by CDA~NY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on the decision and good luck with the road to completely stopping!
First you have to try and stay out of smokers company. It will just lead you into temptation.
Secondly dont see your break as a smoke break..see it as a oppertunity to stretch your legs and go outside get some fresh air and enjoy the fresh air you have been deprived of for so long
Thirdly break the routine. Eg: if you are used to having a cup of coffee in the morning followed by a ciggy then dont have coffee till later and drink a glass of water afterwards
It does take major will power to quit and i literally woke up one morning after 12 years smoking and said "I quit" and I did...
Good luck and dont forget..one day at a time leads to a healthy lifetime..
2007-06-26 01:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patches and accessories to help stop smoking did not exist when I quit in 1965, so I went cold-turkey. But for you such things as cinnamon-flavored gum, grapefruit juice, and lots of teeth brushing will help. Hard peppermint candies can help as well.
The most important incentive to retain is the real reason you are quitting and the motivation behind that reason. You will have the craving a long time and certain habits that are associated with smoking may need to be curtailed too, such as drinking alcohol and coffee.
Immediately after meals brush your teeth and use a cinnamon-flavored mouthwash.
I wish you success, but only you can do it.
2007-06-26 01:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a point of having a glass of water when you're with others who smoke. If you've got the chance in your break, go out and get a breath of fresh air even if its only for 5 minutes. Walk round the block. That helped me. It DOES get easier the longer you stay off. After a few days I wasn't thinking of ciggies any more. Good luck!
2007-06-26 23:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by blackhole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-30 06:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by Teddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well done and keep going. I smoked 20-30 a day and im now on 4 weeks today. seriously after week 1 it gets better. i go to my local phamacy for help. when craving i kept busy/ drank water/brushed teeth chewed chewing gum went some where i couldn't smoke/ nicotien replacement deep breathing helped and eating chopped up fruit or veg. and take each day as it comes. oh and positive thinking i was told you can get stinking thinking which is why should i give up ect, i was told to think of my self as a non smoker who choses not to smoke... it really works tho. hope this has helped good luck and your doing really well ( im on micro tabs)
2007-06-26 01:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by littlebopeep 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I quit smoking 10 weeks ago now. I could not have done it without the patches and the most important - A NICORETTE INHALATOR..!! Its a white plastic contraption that replaces that feeling of wanting to hold something in your hand. You get nicotine cartridges to go inside them so when you need a nicotine fix you just inhale like having a normal cigarette. You can buy a starter pack from almost anywhere. Good luck
2007-06-26 01:44:21 · answer #7 · answered by DEBBIE W 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
good for you hun, i got a cigarette inhaler from chemist its like a plastic cigarette you can buy capsules to put inside but i only used the inhaler because like you i felt lost without having something to hold and put in my mouth it worked really well i only use it now when i get stressed .....also when your friends go for ciggy breaks if you can just take a 5 Min's power nap you will feel a lot more refreshed ..good luck and keep it up ........the benefits will soon begin to show
2007-06-26 01:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by casha1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Turkey will not work i can say that.. im trying to quit aswell.. I used to have one every half an hour 40 minutes and that was bad so now im on one like every 1.30/2hrs maybe more sometimes aswell.. try eating sweets or get nicarette gum.. good luck
2007-06-26 01:54:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nicorette make a product called the inhalator which is a little plastic mouthpiece with a nicotine cartridge in it designed to aid smokers quit.
2007-06-26 01:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by kate m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋