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What to do if you REALLY don't care and just WANT to smoke.


17 years ago 0 28 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
YOU ARE READY RAINE YOU'LL DO IT YOU SOUND LIKE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR YOU QUIT GOOD LUCK TO YOU FREEDOM IS JUST A BREATH AWAY [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 132 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $88 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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Rainie, this one's just awesome, thankyou. If I really don't care and just want to smoke, I'm coming here so you can verbally smack me upside my head, talk sense into me and get me back on track!!!! Ok, here's a tip in case you get really tired of all the good ones you have. I tried it today, it may sound like a joke, but it stopped a crave for me. Gargle with mouthwash until your whole mouth is tingly and then pretend to smoke from a small drink straw. Lol it only took one "puff" to cure the crave as it burns a bit. I'll be thinking of you tonight when you start kickin ash! Pat [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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17 years ago 0 813 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
tryagain: Well done...you may not know it, but by getting through that 1, you have begun to develop the tools to get through they next onw. For me this has been an exercise that requires practice. The beauty of it is that with each battle, each denial of the thing that would eventually kill you, you gain a bit more strength for the next battle. Never forget that as you grow stronger your adversary grows weaker...Keep up the great work, you are in the toughest of times, it will get easier for you down the road... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 827 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $238 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
17 years ago 0 613 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Rainie: You are AWESOME! This is great stuff -- and you haven't even quit yet! I don't think I've ever seen anyone as prepared as you. Tomorrow's your big day -- your freedom day -- can't wait! Keep us posted as you go, ok? Keep the faith [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 107 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,308 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $856 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10
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EXCELENT! You said a mouth full, especially " treat it as a game" Cuz thats what it is. So kick some butt tomorrow! Then kick some more the next day and so on! GOOD LUCK! We will all help you!! Jaset [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 68 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,376 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $374 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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Tryagain, Good job! The cravings do pass and will continue to weaken in strength if you stay smoke free. Keep going, you're doing great! Danielle ________________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 519 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am only on day two, but yesterday I dealt with the cravings by just waiting them out. If it took completely stopping what I was doing until it passed, I'd do it. On one of the many times that I quit my hands would shake so bad I couldn't work. Now I just stop, and wait for it to pass. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 43 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
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Another tip to help 1. Expect to feel like this. In fact you will feel like this many times. And remember even the most acute craving will only last a few minutes. 2. Acknowledge how you are feeling. This is important. Realize if you keep feeling like this it is quite normal and natural. 3. Simply note and affirm to yourself : This is fine. It is only my body registering its demand for nicotine. 4. Stay in the moment. 5. Don't make how you feel wrong. Simply be open to the feeling. Allow it to do whatever it wants to do. Say: 'Come on my friend - you can do and suggest whatever you desire. I know your time is up and the more I stay open to you without wanting you to go away - in fact NOT CARING WHAT YOU DO - you can stay here all day if you want -- the sooner you'll be gone.' 6. Now, gently refocus your attention on whatever you were doing. Treat it as a game. Repeat the procedure as often as you feel necessary. Soon there will be no need for it........... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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Rainie, This is excellent! Can other members offer some tips as well? Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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