I smoked my last cigarette 10 hours ago and am determined to give up for good this time. Have managed to beat the cravings so far, has any one any tips on how to manage them, or any other side affects that are coming my way?
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RestlessFingers
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Hi RestlessFingers, Well done for your decision to quit👏
Welcome to Quit Support.💙
It’s never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support.💪
When we quit we have to learn to handle our cravings until they eventually disappear.
Remember the 4 D's. Delay. Deep breathing, Drink water,Do something,do anything go for a walk,do the washing up, clean out a cupboard,wash those windows.
Please read the pinned posts,📌 there is lots of information there. You will find the posts to the right or at the bottom of your screen depending which device you are using.
May I suggest you drink plenty of water💧💦 to flush out the toxins and keep yourself hydrated.
So for the record I have your quit date as Saturday 14th September. Please let us know if this is incorrect.
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you are bringing smoking to the forefront of your mind. Instead do something that occupies your mind and body, for example crosswords, jigsaw puzzles even knitting or woodwork if you can.
Change your routine, if you like to sit in the kitchen and have a cigarette with a coffee, change the room to the lounge and have tea instead.
Good luck Restless Fingers. I always found many years ago. If i had the urge for a cig. I used to pop chewing gum in my mouth. Found this helped me. KEEP STRONG BRIAN
Just think of all the people you will leave behind when you die and you will if you smoke again this is one of the only thing in life that is guaranteed trust me I know I have lost my mum and dad through smoking
Just forget cigarettes I did I had a bet with a work mate
We both gave up next smoker give £100.00 to charity he lasted 2weeks I have not smoked now for over 2years I have never felt better it’s a long journey on the road of life just be aware of koffin nails which let you down 🚘.
Hi there. I got loads of stop smoking books from the library and read them all. I wrote 50 reasons to stop and put them on the fridge. I found changing from one activity to another hard, so I did it really quickly, jumped up after dinner to clear away, came in from a dog walk and switched the hoover on etc. It’s normal now, occasionally if I am rushing I remember that I would have needed to make time for a cigarette.i used to be late everywhere, and smelly.so pleased to be free.
Thank you all for the great tips and advice, and for a warm welcome. Haven’t given in today even though I’ve had lots of cravings. Am going to try out some of your tips to keep me going on my smoke free journey!
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