Today as I was "cleaning out the attic", as Anna likes to call it ;), I ran across this post by Windy,
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It's really hard to stop thinking about smoking if you are still doing things the same each day.
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She went on to say how cravings disappeared or didn't even occur when she did different things than she usually did. I think that is crucial, especially early in our quits, to change our routines and substitute a different activity for smoking.
For example, if we sit there at the table after a meal and dwell on how we want a cigarette, of course it will become more and more uncomfortable. But, if you play a game of cards, or, as our wonderful Lainey does (not for me, mind you), get up and do the dishes right away, or go for a walk, or smooch with your sweetie, you will soon forget about that after meal smoke.
It really does work. Anyone else want to add how it's worked for them?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 311
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,440
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,114.80
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 43 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
