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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 515

Last week, i found that going outside and getting breathing fresh air helped me as well as gum chewing. I loved coming in and not being about to smell smoke on my coat. I noticed last week getting ready for work in the morning i no longer had anxiety. Normally i would. "Will i get to work on time to have my 2-3 cigarettes to unwind before i have to start work." I don't know if this is normal so early or what, but i love not having those anxiety butterflies in my stomach. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/7/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 108 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $41.04 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

I sit down in a comfy chair and read. it will distract from any smoking thoughts as you travel into the world of the characters in the book. I also chew sugarless gum and chew on straws. I also post on SCC! new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 232 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,568 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,160.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 695

I think I am still stressed.. Just paying attention to the stress & trying to find something to calm me down, distract etc....... I love to exercise, but unfortunately I can not just leave work & take a jog in my high heels.... Deep breathing or smoking a plastic straw is working so far!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 135 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,700 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $405.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2417

I think I used to say I was stressed, or made myself think I was stressed as an excuse to smoke. Everyone picks their own battles and does what they want with them. I am going to have to agree with everyone else too. I am way less stressed now. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 364 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,460 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,528.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1356

hey Josie I am loving the provocative threads you guys are putting out there for us to think about :) I reduce stress now with deep breaths, prayer and exercise...as I can given my recent issues. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 249 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,490 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $435.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 591

Well, I didn't realize it until today but I was comfort eating. What I did instead today was go outside and play - so i'm thinking that activity/excercise might be a good recourse for some of us. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 539 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40,425 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10,106.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 48 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

Iam way less stressed than i was when i smoked, seemed i use to stay stressed out wondering when and where i was gonna have my next smoke, deep breaths here also, and asking myself, is there anything i can do about this?? and i say nope and go on, i dont guess i am stressed at all anymore No Smokin Helps Stress Really does [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1978 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 39,560 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,923.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 282 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Deep breathing helps a lot. I do all the things I used to do, except smoke. I take a break from the situation, go outside (maybe step out onto the balcony :eg:) or find a distraction until I can calm down & address the problem. I'm actually way less sressed out and irritable now than when I smoked. I never would have believed that, but there you go. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 238 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,760 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,618.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

I found owning up to my feelings (stress) made it more manageable. Deep breathing also works for me. Avoid the situation if at all possible. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 252 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,520 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $378.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1160

Hey Josie, I am a big fan of deep breathing. I also find exercise helps a great deal. The holidays are behide us now and I just can't believe I came through all that stress without smoking. I think I even felt better. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 187 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,740 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $748.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

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