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Monica,
Great idea, I hadn't tried that, but will next time. One thing I did start doing (and my kids are making fun of me) is while I'm running around picking up the kitchen, I turn on classical music (never in my life have I ever consistently listened to classical music), but it keeps me calm and it's not associated in any way with smoking. Thanks for the visualizations!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/7/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 261
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Here are few more visualizations..
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/jamaicaevening.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/tranquility.jpg[/IMG]
Today I really needed to breathe deeply -- in and out over and over.. and with the use of a variety of images, it truly gets me through the withdrawals!
Monica58
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 391
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $171
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
Here's one more image I pull up when I'm needing to relax my mind and my body. This one signifies FREEDOM for me ...
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/virtualdoveflying.gif[/IMG]
Monica58
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 367
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
I often use visualization with my deep breathing exercises to help me through a major crave..
Here's one of mine...
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/sunset1.jpg[/IMG]
When I close my eyes and breathe deeply in and out this image often comes to mind and it calms me down :)
Monica58
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 366
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
Hi Monica58,
I think it's a great idea and use an image I remember from the start of a cross country camping trip I made many years ago. It brings with it memories of optimism and success.
I use this image or another similar one when I do my own relaxation talks, but when I use a recorded exercise I just do as the speaker instructs.
Thanks for sharing your pretty picture with us.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/16/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 70
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
That's interesting, Monica. Thanks for sharing.
I also practice deep breathing. However, when breathing in and out slowly, I follw the air movement, note all the feelings and sensations, specially around the chest area ... Very soothing & relaxing! :)
Cheers,
nmc
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 85
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 853
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $425
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
Great coping tool, Monica. I could see that working. Finding that happy, safe spot in your mind and staying there til the worst is over. Nice work! Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 129
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $36
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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