How Can I Stop Smoking Cold?
Trying to stop smoking cold is really tough, if by stopping "cold" you mean tossing out your cigarettes one morning and never going back and not using any type of smoking cessation help.
It can be done, but it has about a 95% fail rate.
If by stopping "cold" you mean tossing the smokes and never lighting up again with help from some sort of plan, that's much much more doable.
Even if you did toss the smokes yesterday and planned on going "cold turkey" you can still benefit from having a plan of action and it will increase your chances of staying a nonsmoker for good.
Here are some steps for a plan of action that I found helpful.
Set A Date.
If you haven't tossed the smokes this morning, set a quit date.
Write in on your calendar, post it on your mirror whatever works for you.
Set it and work towards it.
Have a Plan.
By plan I mean have a plan in place to help you deal with the nicotine withdrawal and how to manage the stress you used to have a smoke to deal with.
There are lots of ways to help you through this time, none is a one size fit all its going to depend on what works for you.
You can use a variety of smoking cessation aids like the stop smoking pill, nicotine replacement, hypnosis, herbs, meditation.
Stopping smoking is tough enough without making it tougher by not getting help.
Get Support.
Your family and friends are going to be thrilled that you've stopped smoking and will be supportive.
BUT.
They won't be going through the same thing you are and might not be able to relate.
If you have a friend who quits with you that's one of the best scenarios.
Other than that there are options of online communities, phone lines, American Lung Association support groups.
Find some way to connect with other people going through the same thing you are and that you're not alone when something weird happens or you feel like you can't handle it one more minute.
Avoid Your Triggers.
If a smoke always went with that cup of coffee in the morning switch to tea for a bit or drink your coffee somewhere else.
Change up your routine.
Get Moving.
Whether its a daily 5 minute walk or swimming laps or training for a marathon.
It doesn't matter what you do, just get moving and get some of those exercise-induced endorphins to help you through withdrawal.
Instead of just tossing out your smokes and stop smoking "cold" try using some of these ideas to help you out.
Don't make quitting smoking any tougher than it already is and you'll be more likely to succeed.
It can be done, but it has about a 95% fail rate.
If by stopping "cold" you mean tossing the smokes and never lighting up again with help from some sort of plan, that's much much more doable.
Even if you did toss the smokes yesterday and planned on going "cold turkey" you can still benefit from having a plan of action and it will increase your chances of staying a nonsmoker for good.
Here are some steps for a plan of action that I found helpful.
Set A Date.
If you haven't tossed the smokes this morning, set a quit date.
Write in on your calendar, post it on your mirror whatever works for you.
Set it and work towards it.
Have a Plan.
By plan I mean have a plan in place to help you deal with the nicotine withdrawal and how to manage the stress you used to have a smoke to deal with.
There are lots of ways to help you through this time, none is a one size fit all its going to depend on what works for you.
You can use a variety of smoking cessation aids like the stop smoking pill, nicotine replacement, hypnosis, herbs, meditation.
Stopping smoking is tough enough without making it tougher by not getting help.
Get Support.
Your family and friends are going to be thrilled that you've stopped smoking and will be supportive.
BUT.
They won't be going through the same thing you are and might not be able to relate.
If you have a friend who quits with you that's one of the best scenarios.
Other than that there are options of online communities, phone lines, American Lung Association support groups.
Find some way to connect with other people going through the same thing you are and that you're not alone when something weird happens or you feel like you can't handle it one more minute.
Avoid Your Triggers.
If a smoke always went with that cup of coffee in the morning switch to tea for a bit or drink your coffee somewhere else.
Change up your routine.
Get Moving.
Whether its a daily 5 minute walk or swimming laps or training for a marathon.
It doesn't matter what you do, just get moving and get some of those exercise-induced endorphins to help you through withdrawal.
Instead of just tossing out your smokes and stop smoking "cold" try using some of these ideas to help you out.
Don't make quitting smoking any tougher than it already is and you'll be more likely to succeed.
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