Hi! I quit 8 days ago and I have been mostly ok. But I am having a strep day, forgot my chopped celery to snack on and I am on an office where I know there are a bunch of smokers. Usually I am the only one- but there are a bunch of people here who I could easily get one from. Ugh!!! I have tried deep breathing, having a mint (no nicotine replacement), I even looked at pictures of black lungs online. Still want one. This is the most I have been hit with this. Wow- it super sucks. 

You can get past this @Graciegirlva, have you tried the air cigarette. I used to pretend I was holding an invisible cigarette in my fingers and then go through the motions of "smoking" it. Taking deep drags and blowing out. It worked great at tricking my mind into thinking it was getting the real thing. Some use cut straws, pens, even licorice.

Good on you for posting. You've got 8 awesome days already, well done 😊🤗

Edited September 13, 20214 yr by jillar

Thank you!! I hadn’t thought of the straws- that is a great idea! 😊

@Graciegirlva  Hang in there!! You will be very unhappy if you smoke, I've been there!!!

Can you go for a walk? Drink some water and take some deep breaths!! Reach out

to us.

Hi there Gracie, remember and say to yourself out loud: this will pass. 
 

Pictures of black lungs often did it for me, as strange as that may sound. Quite sobering…. Good for you that you choose health.

 

Did you take a look at Joel Spitzers videoclips? There’s plenty of material here:

 

 

 

Edited September 13, 20214 yr by MLMR

8 minutes ago, Linda said:

@Graciegirlva  Hang in there!! You will be very unhappy if you smoke, I've been there!!!

Can you go for a walk? Drink some water and take some deep breaths!! Reach out

to us.

Thank you so much! Going for a walk would normally work, but in this office I would have to walk around all the smokers. But I walked around the inside of the office and got some water. 

4 minutes ago, MLMR said:

Hi there Gracie, remember and say to yourself out loud: this will pass. 
 

Black lungs often did it for me, as strange as that may sound. Quite sobering…. Good for you that you choose health.

 

Did you take a look at Joel Spitzers videoclips? There’s plenty of material here:

That is a lot of videos! Lol! Thank you!!

 

 

 

Are you feeling better now gracie?

Getting there- thank you all for being there 😊

Yay!!! Good job Gracie, once you get past one of these bad craves it gets weaker and you get stronger!😊

@Graciegirlva Good job, getting past the crave. Chewing gum helped me. You can do this!!!

I chewed regular gum ...it kept my mouth busy ....

Also deep breathing ...take in that good air ...come here and read ,play a game or two ....

It does get easier ...keep hold of that precious quit ..!!!!

Hang on Gracie. Do whatever helps to keep your mind off smoking. It will pass and you will be stronger for it. stay close to the board and S.O.S. if you need to. We have all been through this and all needed support. Best wishes.

Regular gum and deep breathing. Your lungs will thank you. 🙂

Make yourself some rescue bags, one each for the car, purse. desk I keep gum, hard candy and straws cut in half.  I don't work anymore but I would put one in desk for sure.  That way you will always have something available for distraction.

How are you doing today @Graciegirlva? Hopefully better  

You guys really are amazing! Thank you for checking on me! I didn’t expect to get this kind of support from people I have never met. I’m not even getting it from people I do know! I hope you all have a great day!

We totally get it Gracie....

We have all been where you are .....if we can help you in any way ...just ask 😁

Hey @Graciegirlva, you've got this.  You have already sweat the worst days of getting rid of the nicotine and now you need to learn how to redirect those craving thoughts.  Hang close to the forum, educate yourself and get to know us all.  We are here to help support you on your journey!