You can do it Caroline! It may not be the easiest thing in the world but it's not the hardest either. It's all about staying strong and saying NOPE when you want to give in to the urge. Education and attitude are so important to your quit journey and the key to continued success.You need to read all the links so you will know what to expect and how to win. The links will help you understand the different stages and symptoms you will face, how to get through them and how to re-learn life without cigarettes.
Don't allow yourself to think negative! If you allow yourself to think you are going to fail, you probably will. Put a solid "I'm Going to Win!" in your head. Write it down and tape signs everywhere to remind yourself that failure is not an option!
When you have an urge, do something! Don't allow yourself to continue to think about it or tell yourself that you want a cigarette. Tell yourself this is nicotine addiction raring it's ugly head and DON'T give in to it. The urge WILL PASS! Just fight it while it's there.
Take it 1 minute at a time! Those minutes will turn to hours and hours will soon turn to days. Before you know it, you will have a few months under your belt and will rarely even think of a cigarette.
Don't allow yourself to get hungry or thirsty! Drink a glass of water and eat a healthy snack if you feel an urge coming on.
Don't allow yourself to get overly tired. Your body will actually need more rest as it tries to heal itself from the addiction.
Beware feelings of anger or feeling lonely. Remember, you are not alone! Every member of this group has been exactly where you are and we will be here to help you in any way we can. If you feel that you are about to break, come to us FIRST!! Let us help you through it.
