Of the new year. And some major changes are taking effect:
Trading these for these:
Which isn't working out the greatest, after several hours (6-7), panic set in. In today's Washington Post, the article Kick the Habit was published and I just had to giggle at the ALA's advice on quitting:
Discuss over-the-counter and prescription medications to help you quit
smoking with your doctor or pharmacist.
I can think of several combination's of medications that would probably be more effective than half the crap they prescribe. The first 48h are the absolute worst, the rest is mental and total sedation for a year would cinch the deal. Oh, and don't forget residency in a rubber room for about a week.
Pick a date to quit, preferably
at a time when stress will not be at a peak, mark it on the calendar
and stick to it.
I haven't had a stress-free day in 40 phucking years. What planet are these advisers from? Life is stressful, for God's sake!
Exercise daily. Exercise not only combats the weight
gain that often comes with quitting smoking but it also helps to
improve your mood and energy levels. Even just walking helps ease the
stress of quitting.
Sure, when it's not 30° or below. IMO, easing stress amounts to kicking the living crap out of some moron at this point. Much more satisfying.
Maintain a balanced diet, drink lots of water and
get plenty of sleep.
Does consuming a massive intake of nuts count? I mean, I have this "hand to mouth" thing that has been a behavior for almost 41 years, fcol. And sleep? I've not had a decent night's sleep since I was on treatment and doped beyond what I consider recreational, much less enjoyable.
Seek help and support from family, friends and
co-workers. Consider joining a stop-smoking program or support group.
Here's a clue, just seek help, period. Do your family, friends and co-workers a favor. Leave them out of it. They put up with your horrendous habit for years and now you want to project withdrawal symptoms on them? Support groups can be weird, too. Ex-smokers can be as bad as ex-drinkers. Even worse when they discover religion.
Trading these for these:
Which isn't working out the greatest, after several hours (6-7), panic set in. In today's Washington Post, the article Kick the Habit was published and I just had to giggle at the ALA's advice on quitting:
Discuss over-the-counter and prescription medications to help you quit
smoking with your doctor or pharmacist.
I can think of several combination's of medications that would probably be more effective than half the crap they prescribe. The first 48h are the absolute worst, the rest is mental and total sedation for a year would cinch the deal. Oh, and don't forget residency in a rubber room for about a week.
Pick a date to quit, preferably
at a time when stress will not be at a peak, mark it on the calendar
and stick to it.
I haven't had a stress-free day in 40 phucking years. What planet are these advisers from? Life is stressful, for God's sake!
Exercise daily. Exercise not only combats the weight
gain that often comes with quitting smoking but it also helps to
improve your mood and energy levels. Even just walking helps ease the
stress of quitting.
Sure, when it's not 30° or below. IMO, easing stress amounts to kicking the living crap out of some moron at this point. Much more satisfying.
Maintain a balanced diet, drink lots of water and
get plenty of sleep.
Does consuming a massive intake of nuts count? I mean, I have this "hand to mouth" thing that has been a behavior for almost 41 years, fcol. And sleep? I've not had a decent night's sleep since I was on treatment and doped beyond what I consider recreational, much less enjoyable.
Seek help and support from family, friends and
co-workers. Consider joining a stop-smoking program or support group.
Here's a clue, just seek help, period. Do your family, friends and co-workers a favor. Leave them out of it. They put up with your horrendous habit for years and now you want to project withdrawal symptoms on them? Support groups can be weird, too. Ex-smokers can be as bad as ex-drinkers. Even worse when they discover religion.
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