Today makes 5 days without a cigarette! Any words of wisdom from other ex-smokers?!
Question: Today makes 5 days without a cigarette! Any words of wisdom from other ex-smokers.?
This is actually the first day I've nearly caved. (I almost went out to dig in the trash can a couple of hours ago, lol!) I'm fixing to go out for a run with a friend to distract myself. Any tips from anyone to help get through the bad cravings.? Thanks!
I'm currently not taking anything to help me quit. I am chewing up a lot of toothpicks though.Health Question & Answer
I'm currently not taking anything to help me quit. I am chewing up a lot of toothpicks though.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Congratulations! I had my last smoke 9/2/99 and I know the feeling. Reward yourself for not taking the dumpster dive and staying strong! Get a massage or a pedicure.
You're doing good things by staying active, being with friends, and gnawing on things. At the worst of my cravings I rode my bike like a bat outa ... . I used a lot of gum and celery sticks. I also (don't laugh) blew soap bubbles. When my co-workers went out for a smoke, I went out and blew bubbles. Do what you can to keep your hands busy. I learned to crochet at that time. Oh yeah, and I cleaned like a crazy lady. Lemon oil will take smoke scum build up off most non-porous surfaces.
Best of luck! PS Don't consider it a failure if you decide to use a patch or other aid. I ended up using one and I'm so glad I did!Health Question & Answer
You're doing good things by staying active, being with friends, and gnawing on things. At the worst of my cravings I rode my bike like a bat outa ... . I used a lot of gum and celery sticks. I also (don't laugh) blew soap bubbles. When my co-workers went out for a smoke, I went out and blew bubbles. Do what you can to keep your hands busy. I learned to crochet at that time. Oh yeah, and I cleaned like a crazy lady. Lemon oil will take smoke scum build up off most non-porous surfaces.
Best of luck! PS Don't consider it a failure if you decide to use a patch or other aid. I ended up using one and I'm so glad I did!Health Question & Answer
Congrats! You should chew Australian Tea Tree Chewing Sticks - they give something for your mouth to do and the taste is strong - it gives you the oral stimulation you may be craving. They helped me out a lot!Health Question & Answer