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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

In case you need a 5th plan or a 6th or a.... well anyways here is the emergency coping plan...its seems you have covered a lot of the techniques already (distract and avoid)

Emergency Coping Plan

AVOID the situation.
Identify the situations when you normally smoke or feel a craving for a cigarette. For most smokers, high-risk situations include work breaks, finishing meals, having coffee or being in a bar. Plan how you will avoid these situations for a few weeks. Plan for alternate activities.

LEAVE the situation.
If you find yourself in one of these high risk situations, leave if you can. And, leave before you get a craving.

DISTRACT yourself from the craving.
If you find yourself in a situation you can't leave and you get a craving, distract yourself from the craving by:

· Thinking about something else, like your benefits of quitting smoking (or how much money you’re saving every week).

· Do something else to distract yourself like drinking water or deep breathing to relax.

· Think about an upcoming event in your life, such as a vacation.

DELAY taking the cigarette.
If you can't keep your mind off it, then make a deal with yourself that you will wait 5 minutes before you give into the craving. The craving will usually pass in a couple of minutes anyway. If you delay, the craving will go away.

Use SELF TALK

A craving may be accompanied by negative thoughts about your ability to resist it. Use positive self talk statements to combat your negative thoughts.

Ashley, Health Educator

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 901

the pictures some of you guys post remind me of the clint eastwood movie that's out right now "gran torino".

it is one awesome movie !

he does smoke though.

mike/astrofan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 366
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,980
Amount Saved: $3,294.00
Life Gained:
Days: 62 Hrs: 1 Mins: 19 Seconds: 9

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Thanks for all of the wonderful replies;

MissMarple I have already quit 4 days ago.

Marivi - great idea and will certainly keep the ball in one hand and ice water in the other

Impalamania - Aunt Edna's @rse ....whoa!!

=but=

Where do you change your avatar?

As I will always be the Noob with no avatar...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 4
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 80
Amount Saved: $22.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 23 Seconds: 0

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

Haha! Impala is on the cruise ship and, has had a few too many, but, by golly, I love that movie and that is an excellent excerpt! How applicable!

I also just viewed your video, Jan. That is scary!

It's just a whole helluva lot easier to quit.

Just do it.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 142
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,680
Amount Saved: $1,136.00
Life Gained:
Days: 15 Hrs: 23 Mins: 37 Seconds: 29

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$52,400.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 741 Hours: 3

Minutes: 13 Seconds: 23

Life Gained
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5240

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

209,600

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Hi !

This could be your fourth:

Have your hands busy: a big jug full of ice water in one hand, and a stress ball in the other!

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 49
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 735
Amount Saved: $73.50
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 13 Mins: 43 Seconds: 9

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

You are making great progress and sound prepared. This IS a rollercoaster ride...a journey full of ups and downs.

Grandma says is best in the movie "Parenthood":

"You know, when I was nineteen, Grandpa took me on a roller coaster. Up, down, up, down. Oh, what a ride! I always wanted to go again. You know, it was just so interesting to me that a ride could make me so frightened, so scared, so sick, so excited, and so thrilled all together! Some didn't like it. They went on the merry-go-round. That just goes around. Nothing. I like the roller coaster. You get more out of it."

Becoming an ex-smoker is "like your Aunt Edna's arse. It goes on forever and it's just as frightening!"

Wheeeee!!!!!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 52
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,560
Amount Saved: $343.20
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 0 Seconds: 27

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$50,525.37

Amount Saved
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Days: 1125 Hours: 12

Minutes: 37 Seconds: 31

Life Gained
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5586

Smoke Free Days
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167,580

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Wow! You guys/ladies are the BEST.

I totally loved Jan58's video as it is so true, and not too mention kinda scary.

Today was difficult as expected but I am getting ready for bedtime soon. Therefore, I am moving onto the next day and the next challenge that lies ahead. The toughest will be Tuesday of next week as I go back to work (manufacturing) and this will prove to be a roller coaster of events, triggers and not too mention people smoking everywhere.

Don't get scared

though as I am prepared and have a game plan.

1st - I am going to steer clear of smokers and all areas where smokers could be

2nd - Do not hang with the smoking crowds

3rd - Bring some little (fireball) cinnamon candy to help ease the cravings

4th - OH HELL! I DON'T HAVE A FORTH....PANIC STARTS TO SET IN

Just kidding ya, but maybe someone could give me a 4th just in case of emergency...

Thanks again everyone and I will be back day after day to let you all know my progress...

Xtremest

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60
Amount Saved: $16.50
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 56 Seconds: 38

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Welcome Xtremest!!!!! Glad to have you here. Congrats on your quit. Have your coping tools in place, they'll really help you. Lots of water, walking, napping when possible, good tv shows, etc. Whatever works! It does get better every day.

But I gotta agree with Miss Marple...I think that Willis's got a good clobbering coming!

Willis can't mess with this wonderful non smoking posse!!!!!!! We're a bit nuts...

...but its fun!!!!!!

Good luck to you,

Cheers,

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 410
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,250
Amount Saved: $3,382.50
Life Gained:
Days: 46 Hrs: 15 Mins: 49 Seconds: 51

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Welcome and you do know that we are the greatest at helping right? We have an amazing program, tips, tools, awesome members and lots of shared experiences. Need help... post, do a search or ask a question. We are always here to assist and support, so post often and lets get you back on track and quit for good!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

Glad to have you with us! The more the merrier! I dunno who Willis is, but we're gonna clobber him if he offers you another smoke!

You hear that, Willis

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 141
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,640
Amount Saved: $1,128.00
Life Gained:
Days: 15 Hrs: 22 Mins: 40 Seconds: 37

Quit Meter

$52,400.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 741 Hours: 3

Minutes: 13 Seconds: 24

Life Gained
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5240

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

209,600

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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