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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.) Magpie

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.) bush turkey

I used a mild dose of melatonin and ASMR videos when I couldn't sleep. ASMR is a weird animal, but what works for me could be described as "guided sleep meditation," rather than the barbershop roleplays and such. My recommendations: - Recognize the events that trigger cravings. When in your routine do you normally smoke? I used to have a cigarette after meals. Knowing that I'd be craving a cigarette, I found it helpful to distract myself in those times with a brisk walk, a bowl of some sweet treat (like Skittles or M&Ms I could suck on while watching a movie or reading a book). - Embrace the suck. It's going to be uncomfortable, but think of the discomfort as steps in a journey toward healing. It's like the pain of an open wound as it closes; it aches and irritates, but you know you're getting better. Take comfort in the fact that if you succeed, you don't have to go through the discomfort again. - Indulge. If you're not an alcoholic, have a drink to reward yourself for not smoking. If you don't have health issues with fatty foods, have a sweet dessert. Get the fancy coffee. Spend some money on a movie. Enjoy things in your life--within the law and morality--that maybe aren't precisely healthy, but aren't as insanely dangerous as cigarettes. Reward yourself for not smoking, so long as your rewards aren't breaking the law, your morality, or putting yourself in grave peril (like alcohol with alcoholism). Just, whatever you do, don't smoke. - Exercise. Physical activity of, well, really any kind can be good for you, if you don't have doctor's orders against it and you're physically capable. Go for brisk walks, ride a bike, punch a bag, do anything physical to get the blood pumping and the lungs working the air. - For some people, keeping track of the days, the cigarettes not smoked, the money saved, etc. can be helpful. For others, it's torture. If it works for you, do it. If not, don't feel like you have to. - If you fall off the wagon, get back on it immediately. Just because you slipped off the wagon and fell into the mud doesn't mean you can't get back on, muddy boots and all. Even if you're still smoking, get yourself here and check in. Talk through it. You're going to get some tough love for it, but don't run away just because you've started smoking again (if that happens).

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Hi all! It’s been 4 days since my last cigarette. This is my 2nd time quitting. I’ve been A Pack a day smoker for 25 years. This is the first day the cravings have been intense. Just ordered a ton of sushi to tide me over! Lots of deep breathing. How long does the insomnia last for most people? I’m SO tired. Benjamin

After relapsing for like 100 times , I'm back here to get the strength and the support . Please pray for me . Today is my first day .

Welcome back, I am praying for you, stay strong, stay determined, it’s the only way. All the best to you.

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I want to drop in and say thank you all in this forum for helping me get free from smoking!! This is my sixth year of being smoke free and I know without a doubt that it was from the help of you all here. To all the newcomers….. stay in the group!!!! Post, chat, read!!!! It all helps!!! Just never take another puff!!

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