Quit smoking 2 days ago. Cravings keep coming stronger and stronger. How long will this last?
April 23rd, 2011
I keep getting an urge to just have 1 pull to rid of the craving. But I know if I have that 1 pull, it’ll ruin my 2 days of giving it up. Help me please. I feel like killing everyone around me!
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Nicotine patches, nicorette inhalers, gum, mints etc.
Get some hard candies or carrot sticks to keep your mouth occupied. That’s part of why you feel kind of crazy. It generally takes 21 days to break a habit. You can do it!
Relax, you’ll be fine. The 3rd day can be tough but you can make it. Go drink some good cold ice water and take a long walk.
the third and fourth day are the toughest. after that the cravings start to go away. after a week you will have no cravings and the smell of cigarettes will start to disgust you. after that its just a matter of getting used to not looking for cigarettes in your pocket. i have quit for a year now and i still pat myself down looking for my keys, wallet, phone, and cigarettes in the morning. lol
1. Get the patch
2. Chew minty chew
3. Lots of water
4. Since you feel like punching the fuck outta people, go for a walk, put your mp3 player in and just go, fuck everyone and just go.
5. Stay away from environments where you would usually smoke..
Get anything you thats small and crunchy.. carrot sticks, sun flower seeds, small candies…
goodluck!
That varies a lot, particularly if you quit “cold turkey” (by willpower).
Be aware of …
- No one can quit if not entirely convinced to do so.
- There’s no best nor easy way to quit.
- Everyone is different in the way they stop smoking.
- What worked for someone might not work for others.
- The only way to tell if any given method works or not for someone is to try it.
- Anything to stop that habit is worth it.
I suggest reading http://stopsmoking.eu.pn/
The site has a poor design but its contents is very reach.
those desires to smoke are called cravings.. people in support groups have some tools to deal with them.. one of my favorites is known as the 5d’s
Distract (do something else) for instance its hard to smoke doing dishes
Delay (i don’t need one right now).. continued delays = a quit!!
Discuss you did that by asking the question, people in support groups do it in meetings or e-mails
Drink Water, it helps reduce cravings, and flushes toxins
Deep breathe, most smokers only breathe deeply when inhaling!!
the good news is that i now have been quit for over 5 years.. i quit trying to quit alone, and joined a support group.. i attend nicotine anonymous meetings both locally and on line.. on line voice meetings are he as close as your computer, and you can attend while still smoking, before actually attempting a quit.. however you decide to quit good luck, there is simply no wrong way to quit!!
Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.
Due to the unpleasantness of the withdrawal symptoms, many people who try to quit smoking end up replacing the cigarettes with some other type of addiction. This may be an addiction to prescription medication such as Zyban and Champix which are variations of antidepressant drugs, sleeping tablets or tranquilizers, nicotine patches, gum, microtabs, lozenges, inhaler, nasal spray, inhalatorsor, or an addiction to food. While you will definitely experience the health benefits of giving up nicotine, no one wants to replace one addiction with another!
A healthy diet, adequate exercise as well as natural and holistic treatments such as acupuncture, massage and herbal and homeopathic remedies can also help the smoker overcome nicotine addiction. Herbal and homeopathic treatments are a safe and effective means to reduce nicotine cravings (without giving you more nicotine) and will also help to prevent weight gain and alleviate anxiety and irritability. Basically, natural and holistic treatments not only lessen the urge to smoke, but also help you to restore balance in your body.
There are a number of ingredients such as Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola (Centella asiatica) which will help to address the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. They reduce nicotine cravings and balance the mood.
You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/s/smoking.htm
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