How do i help him?

Question

So my husband is going to quit smoking cold turkey! I’m so happy because it’s something I’ve been wanting him to stop doing but never pushed him to do it. Today out of no where he said he wants to quit smoking. He was explaining that he may be irritable & have thin patience going through withdrawals. My question is, how do I help him? What can I do? I want to support him as much as I can through this.

Answer

Recognize that he's going to have days/moments where he doesn't want anything at all but for you to NOT point it out. He'll be miserable, jumpy, testy. Brush it off, it will pass, he doesn't mean to be mean to you, but he can't be mad at a craving so the next best thing is lashing out at someone - and we rarely lash at ourselves. When he's past it, calmly let him know that you are aware he had a tough day, you're here for him but you'll need to give him space more than anything so you don't take any of it too close to the heart.
And also, every once in a while, a simple "is there anything I can help you today to keep to your goal?" And if he says something, try that, if he says nothing, respect that.

Answer

Let him know that he can always try a nicotine patch if it gets too hard. 
When I quit cold turkey (multiple times) my problem was always that when I had a few alcoholic drinks the craving would be overwhelming and I would cave and smoke. And since I felt like I failed at quitting I’d pick it back up  right away
The last time I quit, I actually allowed myself to have 1 or 2 smokes while drinking. I wouldn’t shit on myself for it and I wouldn’t touch them when sober. That was the key for me! 
Cold turkey is probably the hardest way to go about it. If he caves and has a smoke here or there just support him and encourage him to keep up not smoking. Don’t make a big deal if he has one here or there if he drinks or is utterly stressed about something.

Answer

Patience. I stopped years ago but the cravings took years to go away. So glad I did it.

How do i help him?

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