In making your plan for
quitting consider the following ideas:
- If
you enjoy the stimulation and the lift of energy you get
when you smoke, then design in your plan substitute exercise,
nutritious foods and rest. Remember loss of energy is a temporary
side effect.
- If
you enjoy handling the cigarette and playing with it in
your hand then substitute doodling, manipulating clay,
or marbles. Plan to have something in your hands.
- If
smoking helps you relax then try a hobby, or relaxation
exercises, techniques such as meditation or massage.
- If
you tend to smoke when uncomfortable or stressed then confront
your feelings, learn and use coping strategies, use humor,
lean on a friend. Consider reading materials on stress.
- If
you crave smoking, have a psychological and/or physical
need to smoke, then use a nicotine replacement method to
reduce your nicotine dependence more slowly.
- If
you smoke out of habit; just automatically light up, then
change your habits to gain awareness: for example, store
your cigarettes in a different pocket. Break up your patterns.
- If
you smoke to depress your appetite and control your weight
then moderate exercise before a meal can help suppress
your appetite, while frequent small meals prevent dips
in blood sugar that increase appetite.
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