skully and Lori,
You are both doing everything right. It may not feel like it but you are chipping away at this huge trigger and you are winning. Some triggers, like alcohol, can just be avoided but some are a part of our lives. As you tackle these they transform the process of being a non-smoker from something you do to someone you are.
Okay, you've changed your environment, you've studied with non-smokers (which is great) and you are giving yourselves breaks. What about self-talk? When you feel the craving coming on, do you have a phrase or something to talk yourself through it? Maybe sing a happy diddy to distract yourself. "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor was a personal favorite for me but be careful as you may erupt in unexpected dance moves. Maybe just repeating some of the benefits you've already found or your reasosn for quitting? If you have a plan in place for when it comes you may feel more in control.
Hopefully some of these ideas will help. You'll probably have to pull out all the stops and just find what works for you personally. I do think a reward for the end of the day is important- a bath, a movie, download a new song or album, veg time. Let yourself see how far you've come and know that if you made it yesterday, you can make through tomorrow.
I wish I had a better answer ladies but know that we are all rooting for you!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/5/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1193
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 23,860
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5,368.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 91 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
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Quit Meter
$38,291.50
Amount Saved
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Days: 662
Hours: 7
Minutes: 21
Seconds: 2
Life Gained
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5891
Smoke Free Days
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76,583
Cigarettes Not Smoked
