Tips and Tricks for Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things to do. Not only is nicotine highly addictive, but the act of smoking can become part of your routine and is a tough habit to break. Whether you’ve been smoking for decades or you haven’t been smoking for long, there are ways you can stop smoking for good and get your health back on track. Keep reading to discover some great tips and tricks to help you quit smoking, including how a Smokers Clinical Study can help.

What Happens When You Quit Smoking

According to the Victoria Department of Health, common symptoms from quitting smoking that you may experience during your recovery include:

• Cravings – these may be strong at first, but they usually only last a few minutes. If you resist each one they will get less powerful in time
• Restlessness and trouble concentrating or sleeping – these will pass as your body gets used to not smoking. Relaxation and deep breathing can help.
• Irritability, anger, anxiety, depressed mood – this is all normal: don’t panic. Just accept that you will be emotional for a while and that it will pass
• An increase in appetite and weight gain – this may last several weeks. Planning ahead can help. Better Health Channel has tips on managing weight gain when you quit.

Tips to Quit for Good

Cravings are the most challenging symptom of nicotine withdrawal. Some tips for fighting those cravings and staying on track include:

• Try nicotine patches. If cravings are simply too much to bear, you can try nicotine patches. If you’re already using patches, explore a higher dose.
• Let your support system know. Tell your friends and family that you are quitting so that they can support you. If they are also smokers, ask them to resist smoking in your presence while you overcome this initial stage.
• Stay distracted. If you’re feeling a strong craving, distract yourself by going for a walk or drive, calling or texting someone in your support system, or grabbing a small candy.
• Use sensory objects. Sensory fidget toys, toothpicks, or straws can help calm your anxiety and keep your hands (and mouth) busy.
• Remember, it will pass. Cigarette cravings generally last only a few minutes. Just ride the wave and wait for it to pass, as it always does, and it will become easier and easier to deal with.

Smokers Clinical Study

If you are a current smoker or an ex-smoker, Respiratory Disease Clinical Trials is looking for you! This Smokers Clinical Study is seeking to understand the respiratory effects of smoking on both active smokers and ex-smokers.

This study includes the following guarantees:

• Adherence to FDA Regulations
• HIPAA-Compliant
• Unwavering Confidentiality
• Ethics Committee Oversight
• Assured Compensation

Our dedicated team of experts is committed to improving respiratory health through innovative treatments and interventions. We collaborate with leading pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials, primarily focusing on advancing respiratory care.

For more information and to sign up today as a participant, visit us at RespiratoryDiseaseClinicalTrials.com!