Drink a lot of ice water. This really help me at the start. I used a sippy cup with a straw. Every time I wanted to smoke I took some sips of water thru the straw. Also take deep breaths. Write in your journal everyday. If you don't want to share keep it private but write. I read everything there was on line on how to quit and found this site. It's not easy but it can be done. Good luck and keep coming here.

Hi, Mindy. Welcome, and congratulations for starting your quit. You might try changing your routines. I quit cold turkey, and I found it very helpful to do things differently than I did when I smoked, to break the associations between my activities and smoking. Practice the five Ds: drink water, deep breathe, delay smoking, distract yourself, and discuss what you are going through with a friend. This site is really helpful for quitting. Come here instead of smoking. Write in your journal, write a post on the board, or read through old posts. Quitting is challenging, but it is doable.

Journal. Carrot sticks. Suckers. Change routines. Meditation. And be kind to yourself. Nicotine is more addictive than heroine. I know I have tried to quit about 5 times. It is hard (to say the least!). You must be gentle on your mind and body as "willpower" can be rock solid and those cigarettes still win us over. You are still winning. You decided to quit. Hang in there. The first week is the worst, and after 48 hrs, the nicotine has left your system.

Hello Mindy...
I know it is hard to quit, I'm in the same boat. I quit at the end of October. I fell off the ban wagon , so I know how you feel. Just stick A piece of gum or hard candy, for the cravings. IT WORKS!!!!
I'm here for support.
Your friends are all here. I will pray for all of us. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

suckers worked for me with urges if i did't bite them they kept me busy for quite a while, black licorice and cinn. toothpicks too. Good Luck to you! We are all here for you

Hi mindypane.Welcome to this site.WATER WATER AND MORE WATER,it really helps.I also have dried friutwhich helps me,and I stay very close to this site,I am on day 20.Good luck with your quit,I am cold turkey as well,quite a lot of us here are.

are there any friends who you could go out with for a nice walk to take your mind off things.Sit down with a pen and paper and write down all the cons of smoking and add up over different lengths of time how much money you are saving and what lovely treats you could get yourself with all the extra cash!!!Also sugar free lollies and lots of them!I know how difficult it is mindy.I'm on day 4 and yesterday truly believed i was going to hit someone but feeling a bit better today! Good luck mindy xxx

A lot of water helps. I mean a LOT. Also frequent showers will wash the nicotine off of your skin that is still secreting through your pores. This way you won't reabsorb it and you're withdrawal will be faster. Chew lots of sugarless gum, too.
I have asthma and I used Chantix with no problem. I am also on about a dozen prescriptions. Just talk to your doctor about interactions.