Getting/Giving Support
Do This, Don’t Do That
You may still be concerned with ways to support the nonsmoker, as well as things you may be doing to sabotage their efforts. This is important because common mistakes that people make can actually make it worse for those trying to quit.
Here are some things to consider about what you should do and what you shouldn't do in support of the efforts of a nonsmoker, if someone else is the person trying to quit:
Do:
Respect the quitter for his or her ... Read More »
Your Doctor
Involving your doctor in your quest to be smoke-free is something you should seriously consider. After all, your physician is concerned about everything that is related to your overall health, and smoking obviously is something that affects you in many ways. More than just a personal concern, smoking is a very important health concern. If you want to quit smoking, your doctor is someone that will want to assist you with that in any way possible.
Keep in mind too that ... Read More »
Take Tome Off
Sometimes there's nothing wrong with having some time apart from your partner or to yourself. When someone is trying to quit smoking, this time apart might be a real lifesaver, and may even save your relationship.
This doesn't mean you need to move out or that you should never see each other, but when tempers are ready to flare and irritation gets to the boiling point it may be better to take some time apart. This might mean heading off by ... Read More »
Fresh Start
One thing that helps many to feel better about their choice not to smoke is to give themselves a fresh start, literally.
This means getting the smell of cigarette smoke out of your clothes, car and home. If you don't have the smell of smoke around you constantly, you're less likely to be reminded of the fact that you were once a smoker and will be less likely to crave cigarettes.
Start with your clothes. Pull everything out of your closet and ... Read More »
Keep Busy
Keeping busy and physically active will help to distract you from the cravings for cigarettes and will also help to keep your mind off your situation. You can also keep your hands busy; having fidgety hands is a difficult situation for a former smoker.
Maybe keeping busy is a difficult concept for you if you're used to coming home from work and just sitting down to watch television. You might be at a loss as to what to do since of ... Read More »
Getting Support
Are you trying to quit smoking? Are you living with someone that is?
Anyone that's tried either situation can attest to how difficult it is. Even the most patient of people, if they're trying to quit smoking, can be come an absolute nightmare in close quarters. And the one trying to quit smoking can often feel alone and isolated and overly frustrated with his or her situation, thinking that there's nowhere to turn and no one that understands what they're going ... Read More »