Hello Brooker!
Welcome to SSC.
Three days is awesome!! We are in the same wagon so jump in and hang around with us. Here you can find a bunch of wonderful quitting buddies and great health educators.
You have made the right decision. And If I can do it you can do it too!
I want to give you my quitting tricks:
A positive attitude. You are not leaving your best friend behind. You are breaking apart from your worst enemy!;
Write down your top 10 reasons to quit and read them as often as needed.
Go trough my program and educate yourself about your own addiction. The more you know about it,the easier it gets to defeat it.
The Allen Carr Book" Stop smoking the easy way
5 consecutive deep breaths everytime a craving sneaks in.
ice water
a coping strategy each for cravings. what to do when a craving sneaks in.
Ice water
popsicles
carrots an celery sticks
long hot showers
bubble baths
read and post as often as you need
a reward's system in place
long walks
straws cut the size of a cigarrette
100% commitment.
Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!
Big hugs
Marivi
My Milage:My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 263
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,945
Amount Saved: $394.50
Life Gained:Days: 29
Hrs: 22
Mins: 52
Seconds: 14