The 5 D’s Can Help You Cope With Withdrawal
| D | rink Water: Slowly sip clear water—up to 8 glasses a day. The water helps flush nicotine out of your body. |
| D | eep Breathe: Take 10 slow, deep breaths—in through your nose and out ever so slowly through your mouth. Deep breathing will help you feel relaxed and in control. |
| D | o Something Else: Focus on being busy doing something you like besides smoking. The idea is to keep from thinking about cigarettes. |
| D | iscuss: Talk with a friend or family member about what’s happening to you. Use on-line support like quitnet.com. Sharing your thoughts will help a lot. |
| D | elay: Allow some time. Don’t reach for that cigarette right away. Count to 200 and then to 250. Urges to smoke pass in 3 to 5 minutes. |