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Hi there. My boyfriend is also a non smoker and on the weekends I would not smoke that much. But boy come Monday morning...I couldnt wait to get to work and smoke! I find it funny that I use to look forward to my breaks and lunch so I could hide somewhere and smoke but now that I have quit, I dont even take work breaks anymore. I kept really strong and finally got over the "Monday smoking" habit. I eventually got over most of the "habit" parts of smoking. I sometimes have small cravings when I drive but they dont last long and are over in no time. Sorry no real advice just only knowing that it will be forgotten and you will fill that void with something good, fun and healthy :) Take care. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 868 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $195 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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18 years ago 0 68 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Mondays seem to be a really hard day for me not to smoke. It's like I used smoking as a jump-start into my day every day, but I need it more on Monday than any other day. Plus, after a weekend with my non-smoking boyfriend, doing fun stuff and not thinking about cigarettes, it's a trigger to come back to my officer where I used to chain smoke. Anybody else have a Monday-specific crave and how did you deal with it? Thanks! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 52 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,051 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $111.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
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Hi, Quitter. The only specific crave I think I still have is long-term driving on a freeway. When my wife and I would take a road trip, I'd use smoking as a way to pass time and stay awake. She'd curl up in the back with the dog and sleep through the boring parts. I haven't tested this yet, but I've had some hints from some day trips we've taken. How to get through it? The same way I've dealt with others in the past. I tell myself it is only temporary and every time I get past one I weaken the next. Sometimes only once is all it takes, sometimes it may take a few encounters. But eventually the association link between the activity and smoking will be broken and that's one step closer to freedom. Hang in there, Quitter. 52 days is awesome! One year is even better. You'll get there, one day at a time. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 336 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,732 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1276.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
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I never had a Monday specific crave, but I do have work related "triggers". I used to smoke before I came in, after meetings, with smoking buddies here etc. I have a bag of veggies with me. I chew on those. I take a walk at lunch now as well and most important - I READ THIS BOARD! I feel a sense of togetherness here. I am with others who are going through and doing what I am doing. It makes me stronger. Good luck on your Monday Craves! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,700 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $408 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
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