Quitting Tobacco - Surviving the First Week
The first week of quitting tobacco, fondly regarded to by most folks as Hell Week, can be difficult. If you know what to expect and how to manage the discomforts, you'll be able to weather it and stay smoke free.
My First Smoke Free Day
"I decided that I would post a log of my first smoke free day to inspire myself and others who are probably going through the same thing. For me, making it a day without cigarettes feels like a huge accomplishment, and the fact that it is such a huge accomplishment speaks to how addicted I really am."
"I decided that I would post a log of my first smoke free day to inspire myself and others who are probably going through the same thing. For me, making it a day without cigarettes feels like a huge accomplishment, and the fact that it is such a huge accomplishment speaks to how addicted I really am."
Best of the Forum: Tips for Quitting - Week One
What do you do when the cravings are so strong you want to run out and buy a pack? Getting through the first week smoke free takes a lot of effort. Make it easier on yourself by learning from those who have been through the process...and survived it.
What do you do when the cravings are so strong you want to run out and buy a pack? Getting through the first week smoke free takes a lot of effort. Make it easier on yourself by learning from those who have been through the process...and survived it.
You Can Quit Smoking: Tips for the First Week of Cessation
Get some tips about how you can deal with those first days of quitting tobacco. Prepare yourself for success by learning what to expect when you quit, and what you can do to deal with cravings and urges to smoke.
Get some tips about how you can deal with those first days of quitting tobacco. Prepare yourself for success by learning what to expect when you quit, and what you can do to deal with cravings and urges to smoke.
One Full Week - A Personal Account
"I have made it one whole week without smoking and I am weak with disbelief. Although I feel a bit shaky at night lately, I've awoken with this new promise of a new day, and no cough! And sweeter breath!"
"I have made it one whole week without smoking and I am weak with disbelief. Although I feel a bit shaky at night lately, I've awoken with this new promise of a new day, and no cough! And sweeter breath!"
Coping with Withdrawal After Quitting
Coping with withdrawal during the first week can be tough. If you are equipped with the knowledge of what symptoms may be like, you can plan how to deal with the discomforts. The Arizona Smoker's Helpline has put this helpful list together for newly quit smokers.
Coping with withdrawal during the first week can be tough. If you are equipped with the knowledge of what symptoms may be like, you can plan how to deal with the discomforts. The Arizona Smoker's Helpline has put this helpful list together for newly quit smokers.