Venting is healthy! Good for you for sharing @Keith.
Life is full of trials and triggers, for sure. Family problems, job problems, house problems, losses, things that are unfair… the world keeps throwing things at us that will test our quitting commitments.
Be especially aware of HALT moments, when you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. All of us who are addicts are habituated to using nicotine (alone or in combination w other substances) to try and soothe or suppress those feelings. Which never really resolved anything. But now, as a quitter, you have a much bigger toolkit for coping - and for getting those needs actually met!
Have a snack. Take a walk. Phone or text a friend. Browse this site. Clean something. Cuddle a pet. Tackle a small task around the house. Take a nap. Do something you’ll feel proud of. Help a neighbor in need. Play a game. Express excess energy thru shadow boxing or wall push-ups. Etc. Etc. Etc.
There are literally a million things you can do with your time and your feelings - just so long as you don’t put anything in your mouth and set it on fire!
Every minute of every day that you don’t smoke makes your quit even stronger. You can do this.
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