When you first give up cigarettes, the urge to smoke will come and go.
Try these tips to keep cravings at bay:
- Keep snacks around. Try carrots, pickles, sunflower seeds, apples, celery, raisins, or sugar-free gum.
- Wash your hands, do the dishes, or take a bath when you want a cigarette.
- Learn to relax instantly by taking deep breaths: Take ten slow, deep breaths, and hold the last one. Then breathe out slowly. Relax all of your muscles. Picture a soothing, pleasant scene. Just get away from it all for a moment. Think only about that peaceful image and nothing else.
- Light incense or a candle.
- Get a change of scenery. Go outside, or go to a different room. You can also try changing what you are doing.
- No matter what, don't think, "Just one won't hurt." It will hurt. It will undo your work so far.
- Remember: Trying something to beat the urge is always better than trying nothing.
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