How to Stop Smoking Before Sleeping

A substance called nicotine is what causes the addiction to cigarettes. In order to overcome the addiction, cigarette smokers must try to restrain from smoking. This can be a very difficult process since nicotine signals a part of your brain that makes a person crave to smoke. Since smoking is a routine for many, there are times when smoking a cigarette is a natural reaction. To stop smoking before sleeping, an individual must include other activities to replace the smoking habit.

Instructions

• 1

  Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Consuming water cleanses nicotine from the blood stream. If this procedure is difficult, try drinking water when craving a cigarette, instead of smoking.

• 2

  Include an exercise regimen into your daily activities. Before going to bed at night, try stretching. Relieving tensions in the body is a great way to stop smoking before bed.

• 3

  Brainstorm. Take the time out to evaluate what other factors may be causing the crave to smoke, such as the need to clear your mind or the need to relieve stress.

• 4

  Create a list of reasons to quit smoking. Make sure you know exactly why you want to stop smoking before bed and remind yourself every night.

• 5

  Contact the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Smoking Quitline (see Resources below). Smoking cessation counsellors are available to answer questions, offer support and help you meet your goal.