You are doing brilliantly.
You are well prepared and know how to get support from your
family, friends and experts.
It's time to go Smokefree!
Imagine how you will feel in a month's time. Not only will you
feel fresh and healthy, you will be so proud of yourself!
Throw away all of your cigarettes!
The night before your quit day you need to get rid of any
temptation. Look around the house and go through all of your
pockets. Throw away any cigarettes, matches or lighters you find.
It's also a good idea to get rid of ashtrays, as they will only
remind you of smoking. When you are Smokefree, you won't need them
anyway!
Your withdrawal symptoms will soon get better
Remember that the first few weeks are the worst and you will
soon start to feel much better!
- These symptoms are a sign that your body is starting to
recover...
- Cravings - your brain is missing the nicotine fix, this should
get better after a few weeks
- Coughing - your lungs are clearing out tar. Try having a warm
drink to soothe your cough
- Hunger, diarrhoea or constipation - your body is just returning
to normal, try to eat healthy snacks instead of junk food
- Dizziness - your brain is getting used to having a normal
amount of oxygen. Don't worry this should only last a few days
- Trouble sleeping, bad moods - these are signs of nicotine
withdrawal and shouldn't last more than two or three weeks
Get help when you need it.
It helps to speak to your family and friends. They can remind
you why you are quitting and encourage you to keep it up. If you
are struggling to cope with the withdrawal symptoms, don't feel
bad, just go and talk to your doctor. They can prescribe nicotine
patches or gum which can really help. You can talk to an expert in
quitting smoking by calling the NHS Smoking Helpline If you prefer
to speak to someone face-to-face you can visit your nearest local
NHS Stop Smoking Service
Find out how to stay a non-smoker in step
4.