If you decide to quit smoking, stop at once. Try to cope by yourself. You have to know that you will face problems at the beginning that will gradually fade away. We offer you some simple recommendations that should help you cope with these problems.

 

Quit smoking: Self-help (D. Hrubá)

 

Craving a cigarette – have a chewing gum or drink something

You feel like smoking when studying, meeting your friends, making a phone call – drink something, have a chewing gum, do something with your hands (like scribbling)

Tension, bad mood – movement, sports, physical activity, a bath

A decreased capability to concentrate – vary activities

Hunger – have a chewing gum, eat some fruit or fresh vegetables

Dry mouth, cough – drink something

Fits of giddiness – relaxation exercises, movement in open air

Sleep disorders – physical strain during day, a warm bath

Constipation – fruits, fresh vegetables

 

If you can´t manage by yourself, try and seek an anti-smoking consultancy