Nicotine withdrawal affects every aspect of our day-to-day life, and when we’re in our home environments, these symptoms can come on more heightened due to a lack of routine. Other than work, we spend the second most amount of time in our homes which means it’s important to have strategies to minimize the effects of nicotine withdrawal in this environment. If you haven’t created an at-home plan as part of your quit-smoking journey, read below for suggestions to get you started.
Use an e-cig as your quit smoking tool
E-cigs, such as the Logic lineup, have been helping ex-smokers transition away from combustible cigarettes since they first emerged in 2004. By offering users a variety of nicotine strengths, many vapers have been able to supplement past nicotine needs, allowing them to quit tobacco for good. Not only do e-cigs give more power to the user by offering nicotine concentration varieties that are designed to lower at the pace of each user, but they mimic the taste and feel of combustible cigarettes, alongside a hand-to-mouth delivery that fulfills any mental dependencies the user has.
What do e-cigs do to combat the signs of nicotine withdrawal? By satisfying the bodies’ nicotine cravings, the user can take control of their health and lower their chances of developing a variety of cancers and heart diseases that are directly linked to tobacco burning smoke inhalation. They also never have to experience the physical and debilitating signs of nicotine withdrawal that may be onset when quitting cold turkey. Instead, they’re able to minimize the risk by eliminating tobacco and lowering their nicotine levels over time with the help of e-cigs!
Spend time cleaning and rearranging your home
Not only will this keep you busy during this challenging time, but removing things that smell like smoke and/or rearranging visual reminders of your past habits are great ways to make changes to your environment that make it harder for you to miss smoking.
Some suggestions we have are:
- Cleaning fabrics that retain the smell of smoke including curtains, clothing, carpets, rugs, upholstery, sheets, blankets, and towels.
- Flip your mattress and give it a good vacuum.
- Consider replacing your sleeping pillows.
- Wipe down all hard surfaces around your home including furniture, walls, windows, and light fixtures.
- Rearrange and repurpose spaces that were once dedicated to smoking.
- Decorate with upbeat, motivational items like photos and/or quotes
- Turn your home into a smoke-free zone.
Keep an emergency kit stashed away for those harder days
Even the most committed transitioning ex-smokers have a day where the signs of nicotine withdrawal can come creeping up unexpectedly, which is why keeping an emergency kit that’s full of items designed to overcome cravings is a handy way to remain smoke-free.
- Fresh, chopped fruits and vegetables ready for snacking.
- Access to sugar-free gum or sweets.
- A few puzzles or games that you haven’t tried yet.
- Some books and/or magazines.
All of the above are great at-home distractions when signs of nicotine withdrawal come knocking.
Have you ever experienced any signs of nicotine withdrawal? If so, how did you overcome the cravings?
