Kev, Kev, Kev. When those stupid little things happen, you have to face them like Kev, not like the junkie. That's how you learn how & gain confidence for when really bad things happen.
Next time you feel yourself being turned into a raging crave monster by a stupid little thing, try some self talk. First, tell yourself that a stupid little thing cannot turn you into anything, you are in charge of what you choose to be.
Next, recognize and acknowledge that you are not really craving, not after 100+ days.
What you are doing is FEELING. You think you're craving because you haven't taught yourself how to feel emotions without dulling them by smoking. Smoking is the only reaction you know & the junkie in your head is very aware of that. He doesn't have anything much to do anymore except hang around looking for chances to make you think you want a smoke.
Once you've admitted that, then name what it is you're feeling. Angry, lonely, hurt, whatever that stupid thing caused you to feel.
Then (this is the important part), remind yourself that you don't smoke and ask yourself how YOU, Kev the non-smoker, will deal with this emotion.
I promise you, once you are able to fo this without thinking about each step anymore, the "emotional" cravings will stop.
You can do it, Kev, you've done the hardest part of this hard thing & now just this one last hurdle till you're off & running on the homestretch.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 169
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,380
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,859.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
