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Top 5 things that trigger cravings and how we handle them!


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Auctionman, This is a great way to exchange strategies! Thanks! 1- After eating: Walk the dog 2- Stressful moments: Breath DEEPLY 3- Procrastination/boredom: Play the piano 4- First thing in the morning: Walk the dog while drinking my coffee 5- Feeling blue: Take a nap/journal Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team
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Oh, and auctionman, yes I'm in GA. Very cool to see you and some other Ga posters in here :) Congrats on your 5 days into your quit! Keep it going!
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Ah, lovely thread. Here's my addition... 1) Waking up: I had to smoke just after getting up, even if it meant being late to class, clinic, whatever. Now I just go for a run right after waking up, and I wake up at 5:30 so there's plenty of time. 2)Sex: Since we broke up, this is no longer a "problem" lol 3)Eating: I eat lots of fruit, drink lots of water, and take a walk for a few minutes. 4)Driving: I chew gum, plus I have fruit or water within reach anytime I'm driving. That and some good music helps :) 5)Morning coffee: I think all of us deal with this trigger. I run in the mornings so I dont' need coffee anymore to wake up. Plus if i need a jolt, I just drink some green tea. It's cheaper and it's actually good for you! Ah, shoot, I should go back to reading lol. Cheers!
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Top 5 triggers.. 1. Sitting with another smoker - Instead of focusing on their smoking, I focused on the addictive symptoms they were showing without even realizing it. How the lines around their mouth formed as they inhaled. The coughing. The grey complexion. The smell. etc..etc..etc.. 2. After a meal was tough (What's that all about anyway???)- Immediately brushed my teeth and/or grabbed some realllllly strong minty gum. 3. When I was bored - Distracted myself with something to keep my mind and hands occupied. 4. Drinking that morning coffee - Sat in a different place and changed up the morning routine. 5. Talking on the phone - Changed my surroundings by changing to another phone in the house. Drank ice water or chewed gum. 5 days already, auctionman! Good goin' and Congrats! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 576 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,534 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2056.32 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
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