I've been planning this for 4 months, well sort of. The planning took 5 minutes the procrastination has taken up the rest of the time. After 26 years of indulging, I've finally tried to quit smoking. I had my last smoke saturday when I went to bed. Yesterday wasn't toooo bad, but today I'd kill for a butt. It seems that everything I do makes me think of smoking, I've got to think of something to get my mind off this... any suggestions.
Climbing the Walls
by Sargon 24 Replies latest jw experiences
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LB
If you're in the house when the urge strikes quickly go brush your teeth. No one lights up right after doing that. Also keep physical. Go for a walk around the block, wash your car, ride a bike. Keep your body moving. Get those lungs and heart working.
Don't drink any alcohal. Don't sit around watching the tube. After a meal get up and get busy.
Good luck
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Shutterbug
LB is right, no alcohal !! When I was quitting, on beer was enough to give me that "I don't give a damn attitude." Bug
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Sargon
Thanks Elsewhere, i don't know why that didn't occur to me
Good advice LB, I know I can't have a beer for a while either... smokes and beer go hand in hand. The morning coffee is also killer. I'll try the brushing teeth thing next time I get a major urge. I'm not a big fan of gum or candies, so I don't have those to lean on. I hope I make the 3-5 day thing Lucy, I hear that the third day can be the worst.
Still trying, 40 hours now.
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Tinkerbell4125
I quit this year also. I couldn't quit cold turkey though. I had to cut back, one in the morning, noon, at night, like that. I finally put them down all together. I think everyone is different and everyone has to do it in a way that works for them. The important thing is *to do it*! Hope you quit. You'll be glad you did. I am! Good luck!
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johnny cip
elsewhere ; i never thought of it ,, i should become a jw that will give me 6 months ..... to die.... it might work ..... if the cig's don't kill me in 6 months .... the state will give me the electric chair for killing them.... you had me rolling.... thank you.... i can't stop smoking either ,, and the web makes me puff more..... john
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Scully
Hey Sargon
What does it cost for a pack these days?? $6-$7?? (I have no idea how much, that's why I asked) Try putting a quarter in a jar for every time you resist the impulse to have a cigarette, in addition to keeping physically and mentally active. If you've been going through a pack a day, you'll see how quickly the change adds up. Have a goal (reward) in mind for something you want to save all that money for... like a new DVD player or a leather jacket or something along those lines.
Also think about picking up some sugarless candies - you can buy them in bulk at places like Bulk Barn - and have them handy for when the urge to put a cigarette in your mouth is overwhelming. Sometimes the smell of tobacco can linger in your surroundings - in your car, in your home, in your clothes - so try to get the aroma out so that it doesn't trigger cravings for you.
Good luck!
Love, Scully
Edited by - Scully on 10 February 2003 19:52:38