I was going through some papers and found this handout that comes from NCI/NHI. I must have used it one of the umpteen times I tried to quit before coming here. Some of this stuff may seem obvious, but there are a lot of new people on the site. In the heat of the moment, reach for this list instead of a cigarette.
Symptom: Dry mouth; sore throat, gums or tongue; Activity: Sip ice-cold water or fruit juice, or chew gum
Symptom: Headaches; Activity: Take a warm bath or shower. Try relaxation or meditation techniques
Symptom: Trouble sleeping; Activity: Don't drink coffee, tea or soda with caffeine after 6:00 PM. Try relaxation or meditation techniques.
Symptom: Irregularity; Activity: Add roughage to your diet, such as raw fruit, vegetables and whole grain cereals. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
Symptom: Fatigue; Activity: Take a nap. Try not to push yourself suring this time; don't expect too much of your body until it's had a chance to begin to heal itself over a couple of weeks.
Symptom: Hunger: Activity: Drink water or low-calorie liquids. Eat low-fat, low-calorie snacks,
Symptom: Tenseness or irritability; Activity: Take a walk, soak in a hot bath, try relaxation or meditation techniques
Symptom: Coughing; Activity: Sip warm herbal tea. Suck on cough drops or sugarless hard candy.
Symptom: Dizziness: Activity: Take extra caution; take position slowly.
Symptom: Lack of concentration; Activity: Plan workload; avoid additional stress.
