Supporting a loved one to quit

Lola92

Hi everyone,

my OH has been doing great off the smokes the last few days since new years gone cold turkey. He had a slip this evening and I think he is feeling down about it.He has been smoking over 25 years, ranging from 20-40 a day over that time. I know this isn't about me, it is his journey, it was his decision to try and kick the habit. However I am really feeling at a loss as to how I can try and support him through this and help him to succeed. I don't want him to feel pressured or stressed, but I would like to be there for him in the most helpful way I can.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

reprise

Lola92 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

my OH has been doing great off the smokes the last few days since new years gone cold turkey. He had a slip this evening and I think he is feeling down about it.He has been smoking over 25 years, ranging from 20-40 a day over that time. I know this isn't about me, it is his journey, it was his decision to try and kick the habit. However I am really feeling at a loss as to how I can try and support him through this and help him to succeed. I don't want him to feel pressured or stressed, but I would like to be there for him in the most helpful way I can.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Let him know you are there for him whether he wants to rant, rave, jump for joy or tear out his hair. Theres nothing more you can do, but it is as close to helping as you will get.

Day Lewin

You could suggest that you both go for a nice long walk in the fresh air. It will help him to sleep, at least.
This helped me when i was quitting.