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This is from a brochure I give to my patients that want to quit smoking:
• Find a support person that you can call if you go through a rough patch. This person will be there to encourage you and cheer you on.
• Repeat an affirmation to yourself such as, “I am a non-smoker.” Or “I am saving enough money for a vacation.” Or “I’m making my body healthy.”
• Ask others to respect your decision and your boundaries: don’t smoke in your presence or announce their intention to do so.
• Drink water all day. Frequent sips of water will keep your body hydrated; dehydration will lead to cravings, so keep a bottle of water handy.
• Avoid coffee. Not only does this trigger a habitual desire to smoke, but coffee also is a diuretic, which can lead to dehydration and more cravings.
• Avoid sweeteners of all kinds. Sugar and sweet foods can also lead to dehydration and more cravings.
• Snack on carrots, celery or other veggies. Cut them into sticks for oral satisfaction. The added roughage will aid in cleansing the body.
• Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon and mix with warm water. Drink this first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. This will speed the liver’s recovery and assist in detoxifying the nicotine from the blood.
Remember!
Cravings only last 2 minutes! There are many things you can do during that time such as:
• Do dishes, clean, keep your hands wet or busy; you won’t be able to smoke, you’ll think about it less and your home will look great!
• Phone a friend
• Repeat your affirmation
• Prepare/ eat your veggie sticks
I hope it helps, good luck and congrats!
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Believe nothing, even if I tell it to you, unless it meets with your own good common sense and experience. - Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)
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