Mlk,
Welcome to the SSC and congratulations on day 4!
Much of the thoughts you described are quite common. We have a saying around here: a puff away from a pack a day. We also have a mantra: NOPE (Not one puff ever). Having that one puff is a slippery slope, best to stay away.
You're right, a lot of your daily routine surrounded smoking. It's now time to start switching up your old routine and substitute smoking for better habits.
Ex: You use to smoke with your cup of coffee in the morning.
Now that you've quit, you'll drink your cup of coffee and read the paper?
Please be patient with yourself in the days to come as you begin to get use to your new non-smoking life and all the changes in routine.
Every day gives you a chance to practice these new routines and as you continue to practice them, it gets easier as they become second nature.
Also be sure to reward yourself often for all your hard work and take the time to work through our online quit program. It's a great tool that can help you put together a plan to tackle cravings and other triggers.
If you have any questions, just ask. We are always here to help.
Danielle
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The SSC Support Team
