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writes: I gave up smoking yesterday and Im struggling so much! New Year Resolution. My boyfriend has given up too. We live together. The thing is, he said he never liked smoking anyway so it isn't too hard for him. He slipped more into a habit. But me...its anguish!Any suggestions how we can help each other??? Reply to this Question
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reader, harshbutfair  +, writes (4 January 2006):
 Get some celery and carrots, cut them into sticks, put them in the fridge and when you have the urge to smoke, chew on a veg-stick instead.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 January 2006): go on the patch, chew nicotine gum start up another habit that will keep you occupied like eating or cooking or scratch tickets
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reader, happytochat  +, writes (3 January 2006):
To give up a bad habit and to be sucesfful at it, you have to TRULY want to give it up. Ask yourself, why did you give it up? was it just because your bf was? or what...you need ot feel very strongly about it, if you dont then you might not make it.
I suggest you go see a doctor! Doctors will have heaps of advice on what to do. Have you tried nicotine patches? nicotine gum? the best thign I can think of is replace that bad habit with something new, yet healthy, like chewing gum.
Depending on WHY you smoked in the first place, the coping way can vary. If you smoked to relieve stress, then look at others ways you can calm uourself down, like a stress ball, or taking deep breaths and so on- research on the net you will find heaps!
If you do it for a social thing or cause you just like the taste, well then I think its just a matter of staying away from the smell and reminding yourself of all the bad effects and keep thinking positivly!
Also when ever you feel the urge, tell your partner who should give you alot of support and encourgament. Also I think one of the biggest mistakes made when a couple decide to stop smoking is that they hide it from each other if they slip. YOu need ot be hoenst, if one does slip dont look down upon them for it, help them back up again! you should tell your bf that if he does slip then to let you know! good lcuk and hope i have helped
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