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What can I do to manage cigarette cravings after I quit?
Cigarette cravings will come and go, so if you’re tempted to light up, remember that the craving will pass and try to wait it out. When you’re dealing with a strong craving, this is the time to get out your stop-smoking plan and put your coping strategies to good use. Having a plan to cope with cravings in advance will help keep you from giving in.
Remind yourself why you quit
Focus on your reasons for quitting, including the health benefits, improved appearance, money you’re saving, and enhanced self-esteem.
Distract yourself
Get your mind on something else until the craving passes. Do the dishes, concentrate on a crossword puzzle, take a shower, or call a friend. The activity doesn’t matter as long as it gets your mind off of cigarettes.
Get active
Go for a walk, do some jumping jacks or pushups, try some yoga stretches, or run around the block.
Brush your teeth
The just-brushed, clean feeling can help get rid of cigarette cravings.
Drink water
Slowly drink a large, cold glass of water. Not only will it help the craving pass, but staying hydrated helps minimize the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Find an oral substitute
Keep other things around to pop in your mouth when you’re craving a cigarette. Good choices include mints, hard candy, carrot or celery sticks, gum, and sunflower seeds.
Try to relax
Do something that calms you down, such as taking a warm bath, meditating, reading a book, or practicing deep breathing exercises.
Get out of a tempting situation
Where you are or what you’re doing may be triggering the craving. If so, a change of scenery can make all the difference.
Light something else
Instead of lighting a cigarette, light a candle or some incense.
Reward yourself
Reinforce your victories. Whenever you triumph over a craving, give yourself a reward to keep yourself motivated.
Remind yourself why you quit
Focus on your reasons for quitting, including the health benefits, improved appearance, money you’re saving, and enhanced self-esteem.
Distract yourself
Get your mind on something else until the craving passes. Do the dishes, concentrate on a crossword puzzle, take a shower, or call a friend. The activity doesn’t matter as long as it gets your mind off of cigarettes.
Get active
Go for a walk, do some jumping jacks or pushups, try some yoga stretches, or run around the block.
Brush your teeth
The just-brushed, clean feeling can help get rid of cigarette cravings.
Drink water
Slowly drink a large, cold glass of water. Not only will it help the craving pass, but staying hydrated helps minimize the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Find an oral substitute
Keep other things around to pop in your mouth when you’re craving a cigarette. Good choices include mints, hard candy, carrot or celery sticks, gum, and sunflower seeds.
Try to relax
Do something that calms you down, such as taking a warm bath, meditating, reading a book, or practicing deep breathing exercises.
Get out of a tempting situation
Where you are or what you’re doing may be triggering the craving. If so, a change of scenery can make all the difference.
Light something else
Instead of lighting a cigarette, light a candle or some incense.
Reward yourself
Reinforce your victories. Whenever you triumph over a craving, give yourself a reward to keep yourself motivated.
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