9 Simple Things You Can Do To Ease the Pain of Quitting Smoking
Eat a well-balanced diet
Your body needs good quality fuel as it works to flush the toxins from cigarettes out of your system.
Get more rest
Chances are, nicotine withdrawal will leave you feeling fatigued for a few weeks. If you’re tired, don’t fight it. Sleep more if you can.
Drink water
Water is a great aid for quitting smoking. It helps you detox more quickly, works well as a craving-buster, and by keeping yourself hydrated, you’ll feel better overall.
Exercise daily
Exercise benefits both physical and mental health, and it’s another good way to manage cravings to smoke. W
Take a daily multi-vitamin
Cigarettes deplete our bodies of many nutrients, so give yourself the boost that a good multi-vitamin provides for the first few months of smoking cessation. It may help you regain your energy more quickly.
Avoid Alcohol
Smoking in social drinking situations could trigger your need to smoke. Stay away until you’ve got some smoke free time under your belt.
Take some ‘Me’ Time
Don’t let yourself get run down to the point of exhaustion, and take time every single day to relieve stress with an activity that you enjoy. Whether it’s time alone with a good book, a hot bath, or working on a hobby, think of this as insurance for your quit program, not as time spent selfishly. When you’re well-rested and calm, you are much better equipped to meet the daily challenges smoking cessation presents, so spoil yourself a little each day
Don’t Fool Yourself into Thinking You Can Have Just One
It just doesn’t work. You have to get all the nicotine out of your system to kick the habit for good.