Being around other people who smokeBoundaries and being prepared
Ask the people who smoke in your life to:
Help to quit
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That you have stopped smokingNot smoke
No smoking around youKeep tobacco out of sight
No cigarette packs and empty their ashtraysTake their cigarettes with them
When they leave your homeTasks for you:
Make your home and car smoke–free zones
If it’s not possible to have a smoke–free home, find one smoke–free place for yourself.Always remember your reasons for stopping smoking
Your reasons will help you through tough times.Stay clear
Don’t buy, carry, light, or hold cigarettes for others.Cravings
Have something for hand-to-mouth cravings (your quit kit).Avoid
When others light up, leave. Don’t return until they are done.Remember
You are a nonsmoker, practice turning down an offer of a cigarette. “No thanks, I’ve stopped smoking” usually works.
Quit Kit: Try -
Snacks – licorice, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can calm feelings of hunger and offer a low-calorie snack.
Activities –
deep breathing (Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. Count to four with each inhale and exhale. Repeat for 5-
minutes.), word puzzles or a stress ball can provide distraction during cravings too!
Cravings – keeping toothpicks or cinnamon sticks in your mouth can provide hand-to-mouth craving relief. Chew or hold these in your mouth
when you feel a craving.
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