What is the best thing to do when you stop smoking cold turkey?

10 Comments

1. michelenrowe says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   Gum….tons of gum!! Sugar-free, of course! Or try doing something in lieu of smoking, like running or cleaning. My apartment was absolutely spotless the first six weeks after quitting!!
2. the_only_solorose says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   take up knitting
3. mlgable says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   Suck on hard candy or suckers, chew sugarless gum and take up a hobby that uses your hands like knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework or doing models.
4. butterflies3030 says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   I did this on May 18th of this year. My friend emailed me pics of a lung that had lung cancer. I put them everywhere and I just kept busy!!!!!!!
5. jalyn says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   i always got some carrots or sugar free gum to help me.
6. ruling_storm says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   Drinking a lot of water will help curb your appetite, but you’re probably eating out of boredom, so if you can find something to occupy your time where you would be smoking it may help.
7. standsalone says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   chew gum! it worked for me…..
8. PrairieDog says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   stay busy
9. PreTjenE says:

   January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

   proud of you….hope you keep going if you pull all your hair out! You can buy a wig…..at least your LUNGS will LIVE…..
10. slopehead says:

    January 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

    I used the patches and found that very helpful. Also exercise seemed to reduce the frequency of cravings as well as burn some of the extra calories I was consuming.
    Also I found my mind playing tricks on me, coming up with reasons, feelings, justifications to take it back up. I also took solace in that every day the cravings became less intense and less frequent which 11 months later are maybe once a month. Good luck, You can do it