My Mum was an NHS smoking counsellor type person and as well as nicotine replacement options a good nurse will also run through ideas of how to beat cravings. For example keeping your hands busy. If rolling is a big part of it for you then rolling a piece of paper, or playing with blue tack might help. Some people also find it soothing to suck on something like a lolly or to chew licorice or carrots or chewing gum - choosing low fat/low sugar foods when you are craving a ciggie will help satisfy the craving without you gaining too much weight. Any weight you do gain at first you will probably lose later on.
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