Helping my partner quit smoking?
August 4th, 2011
My partner just quit smoking a couple days ago. He has tried before, but is on vacation from work and quit immediately in the hopes of having some space between quitting and working again. I have stocked hard candies by the computer for him and we have been staying home. I also disposed of all of his ashtrays, ect so he cannot be reminded. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on other ways I can help him stick to his resolution? He has smoked over a pack a day for almost ten years.
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Good for him, and for your help!
One important action that must go along with smoking cessation is flushing the Nicotine from the body. That means drinking at least 3 quarts of water a day. Another, no caffeine at all for at least a month, and a high protein diet.
The caffeine will spike his need for Nicotine but with a good dietary intake, and plenty of water, he will get past the cravings much faster. This initial step will take about 5 days. The hard cardies are a good idea, and so is celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter or a low-fat cream cheese, cut up veggies (like broccoli, carrots, green peppers, cauliflower), and a dip made out of cottage cheese and spices added, with a dollop of non-fat sour cream, cut up fresh fruit (pears, apples, oranges, Kiwi slices, etc.
You are both on a good track – Kudos to you!
It’s all about motivation really. Promise something he really wants if he makes it till new-years-eve. Then promise to repeat it on a regular basis if he’s not smoking.
The main thing about quitting is the mindset. However, it actually would have been easier to sort that out before quitting. He could still do it though.
The reason why people find it hard is because they think they will miss it. Understanding nicotine helps in this regard. What does he get out of it? He might think it helps him relax or concentrate and in a way it does – but thar’s really deceiving. The constant nagging urge to smoke is a distraction. Cigarettes are the reason he needs help concentrating. Smoking doesn’t help with stress or boredom or concentration, or anything else – it’s nothing but an illusion. Cigarettes only (partially) help with withdrawal pangs.
But of course… if he didn’t smoke, there wouldn’t be any… Smokers only focus on the temporary little boost, instead of on the fact that overall, cigarettes just drag you down.
He needs to be glad that he doesn’t have to put those filthy things in his mouth anymore. He needs to be happy with his decision, content and proud… That’s what makes the difference.
If he can still do it now, great. If not, he’ll have to do it again, but sort out his head before he quits.
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