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Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings

6. Physical action can help manage mood and craving as you quit tobacco.

As you quit, you may be quicker to anger or feel frustrated faster. You may feel more anxious or tense. To take the edge off these feelings, do something physical that you enjoy. It doesn't have to be strenuous. Ten-minute walks either indoors or outdoors can lessen cravings for cigarettes.