Thandolwethu and Jaysheree talk about #ECRQuitSmoking

At the beginning of the year, Thandolwethu and KZN took the brave step to quit smoking. It wasn't the easiest but they managed to get through it together.

Also read: #ECRQuitSmoking: Quitting smoking through hypnosis

Smoking is one of those habits which you cannot give up easily, but if Thandolwethu can do it, so can you. She and Jayshree caught up to find out where they are now and how far they have come.

According to CANSA website online, here are tips for quitting smoking:

• Decide on a date to quit smoking and do it.
• Throw away all reminders of smoking: cigarette packets, ashtrays, lighters. Drink lots of water – it will help flush the nicotine from your body.
• Become more active – exercise i.e. walk, jog.
• Change your routine. Avoid smokers and things that make you want to smoke for the first couple of days.
• Tell your family and friends that you are trying to quit so that they can offer you support.
• You may experience some dizziness, headaches or coughing once you have stopped smoking. This is normal and should improve after a day or two and disappear within 14 days.
• The first 2 to 3 days are the most difficult, after that it gets easier. Your cravings will reduce and eventually disappear.
• If you are worried about gaining weight, eat at regular times during the day. Snack on fruit between meals. Take time for exercise. Not all ex-smokers gain weight.
• Do not use a crisis or special occasion as an excuse for “just one” cigarette. One cigarette leads to another and another…

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