https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh There's always hope! en-us 2021-09-19 15:19:50 UTC 2026-03-16 01:40:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6ad.png nazirulamin31 https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751880853 2021-09-19 15:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751880853 nazirulamin31 https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751882533 There are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot. Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass.

]]> 2021-09-19 15:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751882533 nazirulamin31 https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751885228 Remind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting.]]> 2021-09-19 15:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751885228 nazirulamin31 https://padlet.com/nazirulamin31/rx9svdzthuo116zh/wish/1751886392 Doing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.

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If you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.

If you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep.

Try some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep:

1. Don’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed.
2. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.
3. Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed.
4. Add in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed).
5. Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends.

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While some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree!

1. Snack smart. If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw.
2. Be active. Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits!
3. When you eat, focus on eating. Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full.

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