If I can do it - so can you. If you have a craving - distract yourself with something - apparently intense cravings only last 3 minutes - so run around the loungeroom - star jumps - go for a pee - anything - and you should be over the worst of it.
I found the hardest times were 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 3 years. Prepare yourself for this - make yourself a promise - if I get through today without caving I can have some pampering - and save the money each week that you would have normally spent on smokes - use that for your special pampering.
You won't regret it - chocolate tastes soooo much sweeter without being eaten by an ashtray
Wow guys, I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my face, I am absolutely amazed by the support you have all shown. You really have no idea how much reading your messages of support has helped me!
Mel, good on you for being smoke free for 10 years, what a fantastic achievement! I can definitely vouch for day 3 being the hardest so far, I've just gone into day 3 and it is so much harder and more intense than the first 2 days.
But I will get through this, with much thanks to you guys, you're truly all gems, thank you!
Innana, I am alternating between nicotene gum and sugar free chewies, definitely helps when I'm chewing something!
Ciara, lucky for me I don't like chocolate the water thing sounds like a good plan though, might give that a go.
I quit 5 yrs ago. and so happy that I am smoke free. I found drinking water and chewing gum helped alot. Also exercise. It releases happy hormones! Go for it! Keep us posted on your success.
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