Coping strategies for quitting smoking?

Question

3 weeks pregnant and quit smoking today. 19 years old, been smoking since 13. What are some good coping techniques to relieve cravings? Aside from gum, chewing on toothpicks or sucking on a straw.

Answer

Anyone I’ve spoken to said that picturing their baby smoking the cigarette helped them quit. Also researching the effects of smoke on baby and having it printed and handy to read when they got cravings seemed to help them.

Answer

I smoked heavily for at least 9 years . I am now 32 weeks pregnant and nothing takes away the craving honestly. I just had to stay busy. Unfortunately the smell of one never made me gag. It was the most difficult thing to quit. But I wanted to for my daughter. The anxiety and depression from not relying on it was the worst. There is not a day that passes that I don’t want one. Hopefully it’s easier for you

Coping strategies for quitting smoking?

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