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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 983

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] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 985

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

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 985

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

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 985

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

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 100

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

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2670

thanks monica i will try this lynnexx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 399 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �104 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

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

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

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

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Monica, This is a great strategy for coping! Keep it up and thanks for sharing. Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team

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