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Freedom from Smoking Starts Now

Drink plenty of water. This will help you overcome an increase in appetite and prevent weight gain.

Keep yourself busy. Whenever you find yourself reaching for a cigarette, divert your attention by talking to a friend, going for a walk, reading a book or doing arm exercises.

A good way to get rid of insomnia is to cut back the consumption of tea, coffee or other caffeinated products since caffeine is a known stimulant and can make you sleepless. Drinking plenty of water or fruit juice may make you feel better.

To ease constipation, eat more whole-grain foods and take lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Vitamin-C can prevent constipation, too.

To cope up with a lack of concentration, get adequate rest and exercise.

Discussing how you feel with your spouse or a close friend may make you feel better.

Do not let the withdrawal symptoms overwhelm you. Remember that these are only temporary and will go away in two or three weeks.

Reward yourself. At the end of each smoke free day, reward yourself for the great job that you are doing. I'm not suggesting that you reward yourself with food, however, unless you want to gain weight.

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