Managing withdrawal Smoking

Managing withdrawal

•          Most intense during the first three to seven days

•          May continue for several weeks but will get less severe

•          Triggers or cues associated with smoking can cause cravings

Do for managing withdrawal Smoking

•          Exercise

•          Reduce or avoid caffeine or other stimulants

•          Relax before going to bed

•          Make your bedroom quiet

•          Keep a bedtime routine

•          Drink plenty of water

•          Use cough drops to relieve throat irritation

If you’re having trouble concentrating

•          Adjust your schedule to a lighter workload

•          Lower your expectations on the amount of work you can do

•          Understand the amount of energy and time it takes to stop smoking

If your appetite has increased

•          Eat healthy snacks

•          Don’t delay regular meals

•          Drink more water

•          Exercise regularly

If you crave a cigarette

•          Wait out the craving (usually less than five minutes)

•          Try deep breathing

•          Use distractions

•          Call someone in your support network

•          Chew gum

•          Brush your teeth