Quitting Smoking

Symptoms  

Tips

Wishing for a cigarette

wait and let it pass.  At first the craving will last

(craving)

as long as it will take to smoke a cigarette.

Insomnia (trouble

try to wind down before you go to bed.  Have a

sleeping)

milky drink, a warm relaxing bath and practice  

deep breathing exercises.

That feeling of boredom

try to find things that take your mind off the fact 

You are not smoking. Get involved in activities

Need you to use your hands – DIY projects,

Knitting, Sewing, Gardening, Cooking.  

Just keep busy!

Down – in – the – dumps

Remind yourself of why you decided to stop

Smoking

Re- motivate yourself.  Go for a walk, visit, or 

Phone.  Someone who will support you.

Make sure your talk is positive.

Restlessness,

RELAX.  Take some deep breathes, get more       

nervousness, headaches,

exercise.  Cut down on caffeine.         

Irritability

All your friends are

Remind yourself once again why you decided

Smoking around you and

to practice saying ‘’ no thanks, I don’t smoke

You really want to join

you should find you get a kick out of saying this!

Them

Alternatively seek out your non-smoking friend

Wiped out (feeling tired)

Get some fresh air or exercise.  Then drink plenty of                      

Water to try to speed up the withdrawal process.