I knew this would not be an easy task. I keep having cravings and nothing seems to quench them, not gum, not water, not food, not juice and not candy. The only thing that is keeping me from bumming one is sheer force of will. The day is half over, Lets see if I can make it the other half.
Welcome to day one…I promise it gets better…Today is my quit day too! I am celebrating one year smokefree today…A year ago I was right where you are!
This is what they told me here on EX:
The MOST important thing you can do is educate yourself about the nicotine addiction by reading, reading and more reading… Congratulations on the best decision you could possibly make for yourself and your loved ones…
We suggest a 'quit kit' composed of a list of distraction techniques and things to help you through like cinnamon sticks, crunchy things (carrots, celery, chips some hard candy, lots of water), lemons…biting into a lemon or sticking your head in the freezer and taking a deep breath gets you through.
It takes the mindset that we aren't giving up anything...we are doing it because we want to and not signing up for a lifetime of deprivation but a lifetime of freedom...that is the personal journey no one can take for us...We will be here for you every step of the way! xo
Cravings are going to happen -- you're going through nicotine withdrawal. It's a process your body has to go through, and the only way out is to keep going! You can do this!
The conversation in your head CANNOT be: "I want a cigarette. No! But - I WANT a cigarette. NO!" Instead, it needs to be "I want a cigarette. Well, since I have decided not to do that anymore, what shall I do instead for the three minutes this crave will last?" Then DO it!
Stay in touch and let us know if you have questions or need support. You don't have to do this alone!
