The first thing to do when you feel a craving coming on is to remember the 5Ds
Delay
Delay acting on the urge to smoke. The urge passes in a few minutes. Don’t give in!
Deep breathing
Take deep breaths. Breathe in slowly and deeply, and then gradually breathe out.
Decide
Think positively. It can strengthen your willpower and increase your confidence. Create a mantra and repeat it to yourself, for example ‘I choose to be a non-smoker’ or ‘I respect my health and the health of others around me’.
Drink Water
Sip cold water slowly and hold it in your mouth a little.
Do Something Else
Take your mind off smoking. Focus on the task you’re doing, get up and move around, or look at your list of reasons to stop. Anything that shifts your attention away from smoking for a few minutes can be enough for the cravings to disappear.