keep busy with things you enjoy
I stopped smoking because i noticed a constant cough starting and working in Health Care i know this is not normal for someone my age and was just feeling rubbish everyday from smoking, i know being Aboriginal it's not going to add to the value of my health only deteriorate it faster due to the Health history of my people, i also attended a Deadly Choices training course and i want to be involved, wanted to be an ambassador for my people and our youth, so i set a date and got my mind ready, just kept telling myself every time i felt like a smoke, that " this is my own body and i control what goes into it, i don't want anymore bad things, its not healthy and its not a good image " i have been off smoke for 1 full day almost 2 and i dont think ill pick up another smoke again :)
Good for you x I like the the idea of telling yourself that you are in control, I will use that. I think we feel like the smokes are in control but of course its us who choose to smoke! Keep it up ;-)
thanks :) also having supportive people around you is key!! my partner is a smoker but doesn't smoke around me, he understands how important this is for me and that's awesome :) 3rd day now and i feel like i'm constantly fighting with my mind every single second, but as always i am in control its my body , remember that and you to will do just fine :)
The experts recommend drinking fruit juice for the first few days as they say it helps clean out the nicotine from our systems - it did help me and I've made it to day 15
Pineapple juice is Best For a cough, if NOT allergic to it!!!!
Try this also, you won't be disappointed @ all!!!!
I drink juice on a regular basis normally , but not pineapple juice ?? I haven't for a week or so , so ill start drinking it again and see if it makes a difference now that I'm not smoking :) thanks :) :) :)
Hi Shaunalouise, Congratulations on your quit! Keep up the good work. You can do it!! Making decisions for yourself for not smoking definitely is the right decision, and a smart one, too. I quit smoking 6 months ago coldturkey, and its the best thING ever. I tell myself that I am in charge, and I stick by it. Well, drink plenty of water, and lots of exercise. Good luck to you.