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May 09, 2009, 03:38 AM
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What to do ...When The Craving Comes 1. When you're challenged by a strong urge to smoke, take a few deep breaths and remember your determination to be free. 2. Think of your most important reason for wanting to stop. Say it out loud in front of the mirror. 3. Do not start feeling sorry for yourself. It's the people who are still smoking who should be pitied. You were smart enough to follow a program and stop smoking. 4. Immediately turn your attention to something else. Use any of the distraction and coping techniques from your "Plan Ahead-Part 1" sheet. Remember that even the most intense craving lasts only a few minutes--5 or 10 at the most. The urge passes whether you smoke a cigarette or not. 5. Do something with your hands. Knit. Doodle. Play with coins. Write a letter. 6. Be good to yourself in every possible way. Even indulge yourself a little. Enjoy a special treat on weekends (a good meal, a show, etc.) with the money you've saved. 7. Frequent places where you don't smoke rather than places where you do. 8. Curb use of alcohol and caffeine. 9. Seek the company of nonsmokers. 10. Concern yourself only with today--tomorrow will take care of itself. Get through today without smoking Are there any other things you can think of to help pass the time? List any and all. Remember, we're in this together and together we can get through this!  Peace!
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May 09, 2009, 03:45 AM
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What to do when the craving comes ...
Eat something! Low calorie snack, veggies, chew fresh ginger. Bite into a clove. Talk to yourself! When the urge comes, say: "Slow down. You're doing great. You can keep going." Distract yourself! Whistle! Sing! Brush your teeth! Work on a hobby! Take a shower. Analyze! Do you think you need a cigarette as a reward to relieve boredom, or after an extended period of concentration? Find another way to take a break. Move! Get up and walk around. Take a drink of water. Practice relaxation exercises. Stretch, yawn, do deep knee bends, touch your toes, shrug your shoulders. Make believe! Pretend you're smoking a cigarette. It's a very helpful breathing exercise. Breathe! In and out, as if you actually had a lighted cigarette in your mouth. You will find that you are actually sighing! Think of quitting as an act of love-for those you care about. It's also a gift to yourself.  Peace!
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May 14, 2009, 08:45 PM
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An ice cold glass of water helps too. I mean, you don't want to drink too much water, but I'm definitely guilty of not drinking enough liquids anyways and this one really helps.
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May 16, 2009, 09:13 AM
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Water is really good to drink during your quit.
It helps the body get rid of all the toxins that we've inhaled for so long. As our lungs begin to heal, we begin to cough more. The cilia starts to work again, and that junk begins to come up. Drinking lots of water helps make the transition to health easier on the body.  Thanks for sharing! It's good to see you here! Peace!
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