The cravings
Hi, i am a 20 odd years smoker, and have gone cold turkey!!! I had last ciggie monday 22 , i also had hypnosis yesterday 23, would like some tips, hints on how to ride out cravings, im at home today , as i feel tired, cranky, any help would be most appeciated, thanks
The first couple of weeks will be tough. Just make sure you get over one day at a time. Passing the first few days are crucial, it will give you confidence that will help you a lot in the future. Once you know you could go a day without cigs, then go for thhe second day, and third, and so on.. just remember, you will be having the worst by day 3. And just wait it out, the craving will pass. In my experience I replaced cigs with sugarfree mints.
Identify what triggers your cravings and be conscious to avoid them. For me I didnt drink for a couple of months. Until I tried drinking one day without smoking and then realized I could do it.
Keep it up!! Not one puff man, not one.
Thankyou, its about 8pm and have gone 3 days, yepeeee i have never gone this long,, i have a craving now, i have to get some healthy snacks going as im contstanly eating,
Hi no buts....I found plenty of orange juice will flush out the nicotine quicker, also eat plenty of fruit and get some vitamin B1 it is good for stress.......good luck
Huge congrats to you!! No huge tips here for you, beyond literally taking it one day at a time. Or one hour at a time. The cravings are much stronger early on, like labor pains. Lol. Just get through those few mins and you will find your way on the other side of the craving. You can do this! I am 44 days in....
Great work mate. I admire your strength at going cold turkey, know if you can do this you can do anything as your belief in yourself is amazing. Try to keep busy and go for a walk when the cravings hit. I chew on a toothpick and write stupid meaningless lists when the cravings hit
Hi No butts.....can offer you a couple tips that helped me early on with cravings.
(1) When you get a bad craving....gargle with listerine for 30 seconds.
(2) Dissolve 1 or 2 cloves slowly in your mouth.(tastes like you been to dentist).
Above methods keep your breath fresh and eliminate cravings for quite a while. Good luck.