Moving makes a difference when you quit — exercise can be a great way to: Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Improve your self-esteem, mood, and sleep. Distract from cravings.
Read MoreYou can deal with stress without reaching for a cigarette. Deep breathing during cravings, even stress, can be a helpful coping tool. Cravings typically last about 5 minutes, during that time try breathing in and out slowly until the feeling passes. Focus on breathing – Not only can breathing help calm you but it also mimics […]
Read MoreImprove your health and distract from cravings, exercise can help while you quit. You don’t need to go to the gym or run a marathon to be active. Exercise or being active can mean many things — dancing, swimming, even gardening, or chores around the house. Walking can be a great place to start, but find a way […]
Read MoreDrinking alcohol can be a strong smoking trigger for most people. Give yourself time – cut back or choose nonalcoholic drinks until you become a confident nonsmoker. To help you remain smoke–free around alcohol, try – Switching it up – Switch to non-alcoholic drinks. Try saying “No thanks…” – Practice saying, “No thanks, I quit” […]
Read MoreSome people gain weight when they quit. Why? Your appetite normalizes when you quit. Smoking can reduce your appetite. When you quit, you may begin to feel hungrier. Your senses improve too. You may notice food tastes and smells better, and you may be tempted to eat more. Plan ahead. Try eating healthy, but be sure to […]
Read MoreSmoking isn’t helping. Smoking may seem like a way to deal with stress, but smoking can actually cause or make stress worse. Do you tend to feel normal when you smoke, but between cigarettes become anxious? That’s because smoking causes temporary relief from withdrawal symptoms like stress and anxiety.
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