Quitters Guide

I thought that since there were so many ex-smokers out there, that it'd be nice to compile a list of tips that helped you get and keep smoke-free. That way, should there be any wannabe quitters out there, they'd have their handy-dandy list to help them along.

I'll list mine:

• I'm not much of a joiner, but signing up at quitnet.com really helped me out in the beginning. I found a ton of tips and supportive people there.
• Gum. Lots of gum.
• Candy, too. I still have a jar of lollipops on my desk.
• Water. Oceans of the stuff. You'll be too busy peeing to even bother smoking.
• Straws. I cut straws down to cigarette size and twiddled them whenever I needed to keep my hands busy. I even sucked on them a few times. It helped.
• Fiber. I got so constipated-- tmi, I know-- during the first week. I wanted to die.
  
• A buddy. I really needed one during that first week. I hated everyone, was constantly dizzy, couldn't shit, and everything smelled bad-- another weird side effect-- and needed someone to bitch to. It helped that the buddy was going through the same hell as I was.
• Vitamin C. Smokers don't get enough of that vitamin in their diet. Stock up on it, any excess will leave the body through urine anyway.
• Get rid of everything! When you quit, shred your smokes, toss the ashtrays, get rid of lighters and matches. You don't need the temptation. I've shamefully dug through the trash hoping to find just one-- or even part of one-- cigarette. That's why you need to shred 'em good. Then dump something nasty on top of the mess. Something you couldn't be desperate enough to root through.
• Exercise. It'll keep you busy and keep you from gaining weight. Or find a hobby. Anything to keep you occupied.
  

What worked for you?