I want to quit smoking as soon as possible because now I'm seeing the bad effects of it as short breathing, low pain in chest usually occurs 2-3 times in 3-4 months. I'm easily exhausted, developing blue skin in legs, my hand are shaking rigoursly, my both hands and legs are in cold state.
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Do not smoke at all. Stay busy. Begin use of your NRT if you have chosen to use one. Attend a stop-smoking group or follow a self-help plan. Drink more water and juice. Drink less or no alcohol. Avoid individuals who are smoking. Avoid situations wherein you have a strong urge to smoke. You will almost certainly feel the urge to smoke many times during your quit day, but it will pass. The following actions may help you to battle the urge to smoke: Delay until the craving passes. The urge to smoke often comes and goes within 3 to 5 minutes. Deep breathe. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of three and exhale through your mouth for a count of three. Visualize your lungs filling with fresh air. Drink water sip by sip to beat the craving. Do something else to distract yourself. Perhaps go for a walk. Remembering the four Ds can often help you to move beyond your urge to light up.
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Dear lybrateuser, - It is a good decision that you have decided to quit smoking, follow some tips : - fix a date on which you want to quit, you have to quit completely, you cannot reduce it - remove all the articles associated with it from the house or whichever place you keep them so that they are out of your reach when the urge is there - inform friends about your decision so that they do not coax you to have one - divert & keep your mind busy in various activities like your job or exercise or follow a hobby, go out for a walk, talk to your friends or watch TV or listen to music when the urge is there - have nicotex gum or tablet if urge is strong as per the recommended dose - if still you find it difficult then take help of a medical professional or an organisation which can help you quit your habit.
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