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Online Guide to Quitting

Think about when you smoke and why you smoke. Do this for the next few weeks. Keep a record of every cigarette you smoke. Use the Craving Journal. You will probably need one copy for every day. You will find that you light up a lot without ...More…

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Free, trusted, and proven methods for those trying to quit smoking. Self-help guides, instant support, and interactive tools available. Talk to a counselor who can help, by phone or instant message Answers about Black and Milds, Swisher Sweets, ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Having a Drink ... Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — As a smoker, you may feel a strong urge to smoke when drinking beer, wine, or mixed drinks. Know this up front if you are going to drink. Studies show that cigarette smoking is much more common among those who are regular drinkers. Switch to ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Handling Stress ... Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — After you quit smoking, handling the normal stresses in your life may become more of a challenge. Quitting smoking itself is stressful and adds to your stress load. Most smokers report that one reason they smoke is to handle stress. You may ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Handling Irritability and Frustration ...

National Cancer Institute — When you quit smoking, you may feel edgy and short-tempered. Studies have found that most quitters report increased feelings of irritability, anger, and frustration within a week of quitting. If feelings of irritability, anger, and frustration ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Handling Depression ... Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — It is normal to feel sad for a period of time after you first quit smoking. Many people have a strong urge to smoke when they feel depressed. If you give in to your craving for a cigarette, you may feel sad that you could not stick with your ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Handling Cravings. . .Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — As a substitute for smoking, try chewing on carrots, pickles, sunflower seeds, apples, celery, or sugarless gum or hard candy. Keeping your mouth busy may stop the psychological need to smoke. Try this exercise: Take a deep breath through your ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Handling Anxiety ... Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — You may feel quite tense and agitated within 24 hours of quitting. You may feel a tightness in your muscles-especially around the neck and shoulders. Recent studies have found that most quitters report feelings of increased anxiety within a week ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Facing the Morning ... Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — For many smokers, lighting up is the first event of the day. Part of many people's dependence on cigarettes evolves from a routine built mostly on making opportunities to smoke. The morning can set the tone for the rest of the day. Begin each day ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Facing Boredom ... Without Smoking

National Cancer Institute — You may take a break at work and find that you now have nothing to do. You may feel very bored when waiting for something or someone (a bus, your spouse, your kids). For those empty minutes, make a list of things you like to do. Carry a book, ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Enjoying Coffee and Tea ... Without ...

National Cancer Institute — Expect to feel a strong urge to reach for a cigarette while drinking coffee or tea. Many smokers are used to smoking when drinking coffee or tea during or after meals, during coffee/tea breaks, in the office, or in restaurants. If you used to ...More…

Quitting Tobacco: Driving or Riding in a Car ... Without ...

National Cancer Institute — Expect to want to reach for a cigarette when driving a car or traveling as a passenger. On longer trips, you may find yourself getting more sleepy than usual. Like many smokers, you may like to light up when driving to and from work as a means to ...More…