Craving Cigs.....tryin to quit..... (33)
haha before I even READ who was the OP.. I Knew it was you when I saw the title.. 
Bless..
I think you've been doing brilliantly!
Mind over matter :::taps head :::
Bless..
I think you've been doing brilliantly!
Mind over matter :::taps head :::
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gee thanks
cheater
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Chewing gum, popsicles, or anything to keep your hands/mouth busy *giggles*
I chewed lots of gum, drank water, ate popsicles or those low cal italian ices when I had cravings (but you said no eating lol).
Actually walking and doing physical activities worked best. I worked on remodeling my living room when I was quitting and it kept my mind off it.
I chewed lots of gum, drank water, ate popsicles or those low cal italian ices when I had cravings (but you said no eating lol).
Actually walking and doing physical activities worked best. I worked on remodeling my living room when I was quitting and it kept my mind off it.
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I used to beat up a pillow with my softball bat or go and workout, strenuously. The endorphins from exercise were just as addictive as nicotine but the exercise was good for me.
It gets easier. I was a serious smoker and stopped one New Year's Eve...8 years ago.
It gets easier. I was a serious smoker and stopped one New Year's Eve...8 years ago.
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I've been like... ten minutes without one. I'm getting kinda trembly now actually... I'm nik'n. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH **dives for the smokies... 
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I can think of something to take your mind off smoking....but you would want a ciggie afterwards!!
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good ideas ladies thanks!!!!
the exercising is kinda hard to do.......work durin the day and kids on a strict schedule at nite......beating on a pillow sounds like fun tho
congrats to both of you on quitting!!!
i think it's great.................i've tried many times but this one i want to stick!
and unmatchable ya big tease
the exercising is kinda hard to do.......work durin the day and kids on a strict schedule at nite......beating on a pillow sounds like fun tho
congrats to both of you on quitting!!!
i think it's great.................i've tried many times but this one i want to stick!and unmatchable
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if i had someone to do that with i wouldn't be on here now would i oddly enough i don't usually want a cig after.....never have even with the great ones
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I also think it "mind over matter"! Here is how I quit "cold turkey", over 7 years ago! It ain't easy by no means...but with the right motavation...you can do it. If I can, anybody can...and I smoked at least 2 packs a day for 30+ years.
What I did, when I finally made up my mind, was to make a vow/promise to myself: "That if I put another cig between my lips, it was a sign that I would take either of my 2 X's back"....when I went to light a cig, I would think of that...and it made it a lot easier to put it down. It's also a good idea to have some cig handy...if you just really have to have one. I noticed that when I didn't have some where I could put my hands on...it made it harder. Just the idea that I refused because I choose to, not because I had none to smoke!
Good luck in your venture...
John
What I did, when I finally made up my mind, was to make a vow/promise to myself: "That if I put another cig between my lips, it was a sign that I would take either of my 2 X's back"....when I went to light a cig, I would think of that...and it made it a lot easier to put it down. It's also a good idea to have some cig handy...if you just really have to have one. I noticed that when I didn't have some where I could put my hands on...it made it harder. Just the idea that I refused because I choose to, not because I had none to smoke!
Good luck in your venture...
John
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OO good advice John
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I know its hard, but sounds like you've done a great job so far. I actually cut mine down by half today, and when it got bad I went for a short run....then came home and had one so that wasnt overly successful, but the weather was good for a run..got something out of it. Best of luck to you...
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thank you john!!
that's a scary promise.......that might just make me quit smokin permanently.......i would never think of taking either of my exes back
for me right now if i had one handy right now i'd smoke it.......that's why there is none in the house. i know myself and i know when i'm stressing that i run to cigs to make it tolerable.....right now i could smoke 10 cartons probably lol
keep the ideas coming ppl
that's a scary promise.......that might just make me quit smokin permanently.......i would never think of taking either of my exes back
for me right now if i had one handy right now i'd smoke it.......that's why there is none in the house. i know myself and i know when i'm stressing that i run to cigs to make it tolerable.....right now i could smoke 10 cartons probably lol
keep the ideas coming ppl
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thank you blue eyed ..........cutting by half is better than not cutting at all
what stinks is i'm a "medical person" so i know the right way to do this and i know i need to do this......but the cravings
they're drivin me mad right now
what stinks is i'm a "medical person" so i know the right way to do this and i know i need to do this......but the cravings
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pretzel sticks.......hmmmmmm didn't think of thati chew on straws at work and i use licorice sometimes..........but pretzels might work too
thank you!
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allow me to introduce you to my Roger Miller Therapy! I would charge you for this...but I would have to give most of it to Roger Miller's family, anyway!
Rog, yes, I call him Rog. Rog had a song called "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd"! One of the lines is : All you gotta do is put your mind to it..knuckle down, buckle down, do it do it do it.
Try it! when you want a ciggie...knuckle down, buckle down, do it..do it..do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck,
Starlin
Rog, yes, I call him Rog. Rog had a song called "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd"! One of the lines is : All you gotta do is put your mind to it..knuckle down, buckle down, do it do it do it.
Try it! when you want a ciggie...knuckle down, buckle down, do it..do it..do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck,
Starlin
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thank you starlin .......good adviceof course your other advice was good too
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I know it hard...but just remember this....Your NOT going to be able to quit TILL you get serious about it. Your the only one who can do it for you. Like I said...Good luck, and I hope you find the strength to quit. My thoughts will be with you....you CAN do it!
John
John
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thank you john!I'm serious this time.....just someone needs to kill this voice for me
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what ideas besides alcohol, eating, and goin out walking/driving whatever can you give to NOT pick up a cig??????