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Quitting Tobacco: Help for the First Hard Days

Proven Strategies to Quit Smoking

Sip Cold Water and Eat Small Meals

Sipping cold water can help replace the act of sucking on a cigarette. New research shows that sipping cold water through a straw releases dopamine, a feel-good brain chemical that can help ease negative moods.

Eating small meals can also help you get past the urge to smoke. Choose lean, healthy foods to avoid any possible weight gain.

Proven Strategies to Quit Smoking

Recognize Instant Rewards

You don't have to wait long to begin enjoying the benefits of a smoke-free life. Keep a written list of the benefits as you begin to experience them. These may include feeling in control, saving money, smelling better, tasting food more vividly, and feeling more energetic. When the urge to smoke strikes, look at the benefits you're already experiencing.

Proven Strategies to Quit Smoking

Brush Your Teeth Frequently

One of the immediate benefits of quitting is that your mouth tastes better and your breath smells better. Brush your teeth frequently. That way, you'll be less inclined to light up a cigarette and foul that clean, fresh mouth.