Clearing the Air - Smokefree

When you really crave a cigaretteRemember—the.urge.to.smoke.usually.lasts.only.a.few.minutes..Try.to.wait.it.out..One.reason.it’s.important.to.get.rid.of.all.your.cigarettes.is.to.give.yourself.the.time.you.need.for.these.cravings.to.fade..Drink.water.or.do.something.else.until.the.urge.passes..Look.at.the.plan.you.made.when.you.were.getting.ready.to.quit..You.wrote.down.steps.to.take.at.a.time.like.this..Try.them!.You.also.can.use.any.of.the.tips.below.TipsPick up somethingother than a cigarette.Have a list of things youcan do at a moment’s notice.Take a deep breath.Clean something.ExamplesTry carrot or celery sticks, pickles, popsicles,sunflower seeds, apples, raisins, or pretzels.Organize your computer files, delete messagesfrom your cell phone, or call a friend to chat.Take 0 slow, deep breaths and hold thelast one. Then breathe out slowly. Relax.Wash your hands or the dishes, vacuum,or clean out your car.Make a move.Go outside or to a different room, or changewhat you are doing or who you are with..No.matter.what,.don’t.think,.“Just.one.won’t.hurt.”.It.will.hurt..It.will.slow.your.progress.toward.your.goal.of.being.smoke-free..Remember—trying.something.to.beat.the.urge.is.always.better.than.trying.nothing..The.craving.will.go.away,.whether.you.smoke.a.cigarette.or.not..4