What do you do after you stop smoking? -
What do you do after you stop smoking? -
OK, first let me say that I love to smoke but the cost in $$$ and health made me quit. I smoked 2 packs a day for 20 years and now have not smoked in 5 days. I think I am past the bad chemical cravings but now what? I use to smoke on brakes, to excape (going out to smoke), in celibration, when mad, etc... Smoking was an important part of my life. Anyone have advice....hi crownliftman..congratulations on quitting that-s a big deal..the good news is that have more time, and probably soon more energy..so enjoy yourself.. i might warn you however food tastes a whole lot better, and many of us put on a few -new quit pounds-..that-s temporary though..
you may want to check into a Support group, both to keep that quit, and to celebrate with others.. again congrats!!
Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.Its like a recovering alcoholic. You have to change your routine. Stay out of the situations that trigger the old habits. Escape by reading or listen to music, if your mad vent on someone instead or go for a walk. When it comes to celebrating maybe you have stay mostly sober. Life is never easy.
You might have to develop an ego where you consider yourself better then smokers and you won-t let anyone or anything take you down a notch.Congratulations. Maybe get gum or mints but don-t keep that up unless they-re sugarless. You don-t want to spend the money you-re saving at the dentist. Warning the bad chemical cravings don-t leave that easily. Some people still have them months later....even years. Take it from me. It took me two times to stop. The first time I stopped for two years and went back. I haven-t smoked now for 10 years.Easy Button is right here say this prayer and God will help you stay clean:
-Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life. I ask You in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve You always.- Amen
Then say Father Lord God, please break the spirit of addiction off my life forever Lord. Amen
He will! it also words for drugs,booze,pot,crazy sex,or anything else addictive.Find a hobby, from gum critic to even knitting - men knit too! - to miniature train railing(or whatever it-s called. Get yourself a mini train collection!) Do this on your breaks or talk about your new hobby with nonsmokers. The key to breaking a habit and getting rid of a hobby is to get a new one you enjoy.Check into using an electronic cigarette.
That helped me get off of tobacco and I-m using it to decrease the nicotine levels until I get to zero in MY time. I tried everything else so far - 4 mos now. I-m off tobacco and happy!
Look into it. Do some research before you buy as there are MANY models and prices vary by alot
Check out videos on youtube and read some forums.
Vapersforum.com
nu-vapor.com
e-cigarette-forum.com
Good LuckGrab yourself some good tasting gum.
Keep a stash of lollipops or other hard lollies.
Invest in a stress ball.
Do not join others while they go out on a cigarette break... even if it-s just to chat just don-t do it because the temptation may be too much when somebody offers you one.You can chew gums or take candies.chew gumu will feel better and you will live longer and have more money !