Racee,
The 4 D's of smoke cessation are these:
4 D's:
Delay, Distract, Deep Breathe, Drink Water.
Delay.
Don't smoke when you feel the urge. Wait a few minutes to see if it passes. (It will!)
Distract.
Think of something else to take your mind off smoking. Do something else that makes it difficult to smoke (like having a shower or playing a game).
Deep breathing.
Take a deep breath in through your nose and hold it for a count of five. Push out your stomach at the same time. This makes the air go deeper into your lungs, where the smoke used to go. Slowly breath out through your mouth to the count of seven. Repeat this three times and feel the relaxation as your stress floats away. (If this makes you dizzy, do not do it while driving or operating equipment.)
Drink water.
Drink a glass of water, slowly. Hold each sip in your mouth for a few seconds. This will help replace the sensation of having a cigarette in your hand and smoke in your mouth.
In short, we are making specific plans for what we will do when the urge to smoke comes. And it will come! :yuck:
So, be prepared with these simple tricks.
Delay, Distract, Deep Breath and Drink Water. :yup:
And remember too that
Those who fail to plan,
Plan to fail.
Keep the quit and post before you puff,
because
Quitters are Winners!
Peace!