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Focus on yourselfDon’t worry about what’s coming around the corner. Instead, focus on what you need to do to get through the day without a cigarette.
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Start relaxing...Anxiety will pass with time. Simple breathing exercises or a gentle massage can ease muscle tension and calm your mind
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Get movingReach out to friends or family when you’re beginning to feel stressed. This kind of social support can make a big difference.
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Turn to your friendsBreathing exercises and massage ease tension and anxiety when done regularly.
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Keep busy with activitiesDoing things you enjoy, such as games, physical activities, and hobbies, is the easiest way to alleviate stress.
How successful quitters relieve anxiety.
After quitting, everyone has different ways of dealing with anxiety. Click through the gallery to see what kinds of activities other ex-smokers have found helpful.
Taming anxiety can lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Improve your mind, body, and soul with these self-soothing techniques.
Relaxation
Meditation
Tai chi
Breathing exercises
Barre classes
A 30-minute break can be a relaxing way to ease anxiety. Here are a few other hobbies to try.
Gardening
Cooking
Painting
Knitting
Playing an instrument
Regular exercise reduces anxiety. Try a number of activities to keep things interesting. When your body feels better, so will your mind.
Playing a sport
Swimming
Hiking
Dancing
Kayaking
Playing games can help you focus and feel less anxious. Here are some other games that are both stimulating and fun to play at the same time.
Crossword puzzles
Darts
Solitaire
Chess
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Wearing the Nicotinell patch can help you cope with anxiety associated with quitting smoking all day. This can be used as part of your plan to treat withdrawal symptoms.
Other withdrawal symptoms of quitting
When you quit, the lack of nicotine in your body can cause you to experience some tough withdrawal symptoms. Learn how to deal with each of them.
