Not been able to go 4 or more hours without a cigerette since 2002...?!
Question: late 20s here, but i started smoking when I was 20 yrs old, going onto 21. From 21 onwards I basicly became what you'd call, ' a smoker '.
I'm finding it very difficult to find a substitute for smoking, as im already a little out of shape anyway, making me accept I'd perform less than efficiently in any kind of outdoor activity, be it jogging or a competitive team sport.
If I go 4 or more hours without a smoke, then im thinking about, maybe looking forward to a 'smoke'. If my minds occupied, which its not most of the time, then my attention will be directed elsewhere and its great. an example of this was a recent wedding i went to, my mind was more concerned with eating a gorgeous 4 course meal politely whilst maintaining my dignity infront of the brides family and friends.
what tips would you give a moderate-heavy smoker, on 'cutting down' ? i smoke out of fustration and boredom and i guess its one thing i can 'go out and get' easily, even though its bad for me.
Answers: late 20s here, but i started smoking when I was 20 yrs old, going onto 21. From 21 onwards I basicly became what you'd call, ' a smoker '.
I'm finding it very difficult to find a substitute for smoking, as im already a little out of shape anyway, making me accept I'd perform less than efficiently in any kind of outdoor activity, be it jogging or a competitive team sport.
If I go 4 or more hours without a smoke, then im thinking about, maybe looking forward to a 'smoke'. If my minds occupied, which its not most of the time, then my attention will be directed elsewhere and its great. an example of this was a recent wedding i went to, my mind was more concerned with eating a gorgeous 4 course meal politely whilst maintaining my dignity infront of the brides family and friends.
what tips would you give a moderate-heavy smoker, on 'cutting down' ? i smoke out of fustration and boredom and i guess its one thing i can 'go out and get' easily, even though its bad for me.
I suppose you've tried the old nicorette patch thing and gum chewing? Since you're totally addicted and want to cut back, I suggest first counting how many smokes you have in a day. Then cut back only one or two a day. Let that go for a week or two or three. Once you get used to that just cut back on one more a day and let that go for a few weeks. It doesn't sound like much, but if you cut back on only two a day, over the period of a week that's already half a pack less. Yes it's gradual, but it's a positive improvement! I admire that you are concerned about your health. Good luck!!
seriously, the only way is cold turkey. you can get addicted to the nicorette patches and stuff. get your friends/family/work to distract you, keep you busy and be your verbal "punching bags" for when you go a bit nuts with cravings. It takes the human brain 21 days to learn new habits so when you've gone that long without a cigarette you'll have pretty much kicked it for good.