Throw out cigarettes and matches. Your blood pressure and pulse rate will go down. Your heart and lungs begin to heal. Don t worry if you feel sleepier or more irritable than usual. These feelings will pass.
Cravings are common.
Keep hard candies, gum and carrot sticks on hand. Drink lots of water and juice. Avoid places you used to smoke. Or, visit places where smoking is not allowed. Calm your first-day jitters with exercise.