They include working out, deep breathing or meditation, chewing gum or eating healthy snacks, drinking water regularly, practicing a hobby, and socializing with friends and loved ones
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Instead of smoking consider: Chew gum or suck on hard candy Playing a game on your phone Calling or messaging a friend Taking a walk, run, or bike ride Working out at the gym While its only natural youll want to replace the action of smoking with a substitute, do your best to find something other than food
And theres no comparison I can make about working with these people, between them and the old group
4 Generally, quitting smoking is associated with: a worse mental health recovery b inability to cope with symptoms of mental health problems c long-term improvements in common mental health problems d needing a higher dose of antidepressants e none of the above