Smoking and Quitting Smoking (cont.)
On the day you quit smoking
- Get rid of all your cigarettes. Put away your
ashtrays.
- Change your morning routine. When you eat breakfast,
don't sit in the same place at the kitchen table. Stay busy.
- When you get the urge to smoke, do something else
instead.
- Carry other things to put in your mouth, such as gum,
hard candy, or a toothpick.
- Reward yourself at the end of the day for not
smoking. See a movie or go out and enjoy your favorite meal.
Staying quit
- The expected consequences of quitting are
irritability, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, and of course,
urges to smoke. So, if you feel more short-tempered or distracted or sleepier
than usual, don't worry because these feelings will pass.
- Try to exercise. For example, take walks or ride a
bike.
- Consider the positive things about quitting. For
example, think about how much you like yourself as a non-smoker, the health
benefits for you and your family, and the example you set for others around
you. A positive attitude will help you through the tough times.
- When you feel tense, try to keep busy and think about
ways to ease the tenseness. Tell yourself that smoking won't make it any
better, and go do something else.
- Eat regular meals because feeling hungry is sometimes
mistaken for the desire to smoke.
- Start a money jar with the money you save by not
buying cigarettes.
- Let others know that you have quit smoking. You will
find that most people will support you. Many of your smoking friends may want
to know how you quit. It's good to talk to others about your quitting. In
fact, people who stay off smoking for at least one year often have had very
strong support from a companion or coworker.
- If you slip and smoke, don't be discouraged. Many
former smokers tried to stop several times before they finally
succeeded.
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