I have a plan of attack!

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Registered: 07-24-2003
I have a plan of attack!
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Thu, 07-31-2003 - 10:27am
I just looked in my bag and I have exactly 10 cigarettes left. Based on my daily habits, the last one will be smoked around 7pm Friday night. Then I am done for good. My plan of attack? Everytime I have a craving I drink a bottle of Smartwater. This way I can re-train my brain and cleanse my body of all the yuckiness at the same time. I think being more aware of what is going on in my head each time I want a smoke is the key to quitting for good. As of 7pm Friday August 1st I'll be armed with Smartwater and gum - Nobody mess with me! LOL Thanks for all the support!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-31-2003 - 11:17am


>>As of 7pm Friday August 1st I'll be armed with Smartwater and gum - Nobody mess with me! LOL Thanks for all the support!

Yayyyyy, lol. Feel free to come vent, growl etc. ;D We all have .

Just some thoughts that might help. :)

Have you got a plan to stay busy during this time (esp. since it's the weekend). What will you do when ol'nic comes calling? Substituting water is excellent! Another good thing is exercise-go for a walk, do weights, or jumping jacks. Those craves often last for just a few minutes.

Another good thing to retrain your brain is everytime it thinks "I want a butt" or whatever is to immediately think of a positive to replace that nicotine thought.

And just a little suggestion (not that you asked, lol). Alcohol and smoking seem to go together so if you possibly can, stay away from the alcohol for a little while. I don't know how many quits I've seen ruined by it, but it's been a bunch. Later, you'll probably be fine with a drink and not a cig but at first it can make it really hard to stay smoke free.

We're here for you!!

~Golly~

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Registered: 07-24-2003
Thu, 07-31-2003 - 11:58am
I plan on isolating myself on a lake Kayaking. I think I'm emotionally prepped for this. I'm in the middle of a cup of coffee right now and I have no desire to light up. Maybe for me it was a "habit" and not an "addiction". Just have to re-train my brain!
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Registered: 03-24-2003
Thu, 07-31-2003 - 1:07pm
Alcohol and smoking seem to go together so if you possibly can, stay away from the alcohol for a little while.

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A little *tip* that worked for me, when you DO go out for cocktails. Substitute those

little drink straws for the cig...works wonders. In the beginning, I would not only *puff* on them like a cig, I would also chew the heck out of them. YOU CAN DO THIS!

** stel **

* Stel *

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Registered: 04-04-2002
Thu, 07-31-2003 - 1:55pm
Maybe for me it was a "habit" and not an "addiction". Just have to re-train my brain!

Good Morning Sliver. Loved your post this morning and while it is still a habit and not an addiction it is able to be controlled. I can remember when I started smoking -I had to work really hard to try and like smoking - everyone else seemed to enjoy it, and within two weeks I was hooked. If you have the choice of not going there.....what can I say DON'T SMOKE. You're not going to and that is great! Hilary

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 07-31-2003 - 2:27pm
We are with you all the way woman!!!! You can do it!!

>>>This way I can re-train my brain and cleanse my body of all the yuckiness at the same time.<<<

**Good idea by the way!! ;o)

Much love,

~dj~

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-31-2003 - 7:02pm
Hey sliverpink,

>>Everytime I have a craving I drink a bottle of Smartwater. This way I can re-train my brain and cleanse my body of all the yuckiness at the same time. I think being more aware of what is going on in my head each time I want a smoke is the key to quitting for good

**Sounds excellent!

We are here for you anytime, always ..

Please feel free to whine away ..

BTW .. any particular kind of cheese you may want to go with your whine

~Hugs~

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Registered: 07-24-2003
Fri, 08-01-2003 - 10:03am
...Roquefort and Brie would be just fine ;)...
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 08-01-2003 - 9:55pm
How long have you smoked for, woman?? Habits and addictions go hand in hand!! I know I am a nic-addict!!! mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 08-01-2003 - 10:00pm
EWWW I love brie--but not with bleu cheese..now I want some brie and apples!!YUMMY!!! Mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 11:33am
I've smoked off and on since I was 19 - so that's ten years. I don't feel I'm an addict because I can, and have, gone days without even thinking about smoking if there are no other smokers around. It's a total crutch for when I'm stressed or have a little beer buzz going.

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