GUIDE TO THE FIRST DAY OF QUITTING SMOKING.

[jillygirl]

First of all plan your quit day.

Make a list of the reasons why you wish to quit. Put this list somewhere prominent

So you see it regularly. Keep a copy in your pocket or bag.

Make a date and don’t change it.

Before that date be prepared to throw away any smoking related items.

That means ashtrays, lighters, matches, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes etc.

Have plenty of water ready for your first day.

Have some nibbles around. Nuts, diced fruit, dates, even mints or boiled sweets.

Plan on what you will do. Go shopping, walking, gym, cycle, phone a friend etc.

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Okay its your first day. Just the thought of not smoking makes you want a cigarette .

Remember you knew this would happen , but take a deep breath in and breathe out slowly.

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Remind yourself why you want to quit. Look at your list of reasons.

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Treat today as an adventure. Get yourself busy, tell your friends you have stopped

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Smoking. Hold your head high and smile.

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When you get a craving to smoke , deep breathe get a sweet or a healthy nibble ,

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By the time you have finished it, your craving will have nearly or will have passed.

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At the end of the day think about how you coped.

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Did you get the urge to smoke at certain points in the day?

Think was it habit , for example just when you have finished a meal.

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Perhaps it was the urge to smoke , and you need a little help like the e.cig,

Or patches. It could be just the hand to mouth action you are missing.

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Now go and treat yourself for getting through the day.

If you slipped up

and went and bought some cigarettes then think about whether you could change anything tomorrow. It can take a few attempts but whatever it takes keep on trying. You can conquer this addiction,and your not on your own.

Shout out for help . Here on Quit support we are here to listen advise and support,

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As we have been through exactly the same. 😊