[racee]

been craving it like crazy everywhere i go i notice the smell more and more and it sems like everyone is smoking. that's because it's constantly on my mind. and i don't want to smoke it i just want the nicotine...driving myself nutz. i should just go puff on a cigar. but that's not what i want arggggggg!

[sundog]

Sorry you're having nicotine cravings (((((racee)))) Cravings suck!! Is it worth trying some of that nicotine gum???

[racee]

no its been almost a year...if i started up any kind of nicotine now i wouldn't stop. (sigh) hopefully just waiting for it to pass....it's been about 3 months now that these cravings have started up everyday. maybe its all the stress and holidayz.

[racee]

just drink more coffee and tea

[sundog]

By the way, well done for quitting smoking!!

I was a smoker for 20+ years and I quit with hypnosis. One private session ( not a group session-too distracting) with a good hypnotist and I never craved another cigarette again.Its been over 20 years now. However I still dream about smoking!

[Skully]

Sorry about the cravings...that stinks...how long ago did you quite?

[sunflower55]

Coffee and tea are normally stimulating.
And they are often associated with smoking.
For example, did you smoke and drink them together?
They actually may be triggering you, then.

Try drinking lots of cold water.
And whenever you get a craving,
change what you are doing.

If you're sitting,
get up and do something.

If you're cleaning the bedroom,
go do some dishes or scrub the toilet.

If you're just hanging around relaxing,
Go out for a run, o start exercising.

The whole point here is,
when we change what we're doing,
We change what we're thinking.
The cravings *will* go away
once we are involved in another activity.

And always remember the four D's.

Peace!

[racee]

The four D's??????
No coffee or tea doesn't trigger my smoking. i actually had no problem quitting
what triggers my smoking is huge stress! like the anniversary of my moms death and finances that are happining right now there has been a lot of changes this year.

the great thing about me is that i crave it but than i forget the craving. and i am not having the cravings anymore....they don't consume my day probably like 10 minutes out of the day.
but not anymore was a passing thing.

[sunflower55]

Racee,

The 4 D's of smoke cessation are these:

4 D's:
Delay, Distract, Deep Breathe, Drink Water.

Delay.
Don't smoke when you feel the urge. Wait a few minutes to see if it passes. (It will!)

Distract.
Think of something else to take your mind off smoking. Do something else that makes it difficult to smoke (like having a shower or playing a game).

Deep breathing.
Take a deep breath in through your nose and hold it for a count of five. Push out your stomach at the same time. This makes the air go deeper into your lungs, where the smoke used to go. Slowly breath out through your mouth to the count of seven. Repeat this three times and feel the relaxation as your stress floats away. (If this makes you dizzy, do not do it while driving or operating equipment.)

Drink water.
Drink a glass of water, slowly. Hold each sip in your mouth for a few seconds. This will help replace the sensation of having a cigarette in your hand and smoke in your mouth.

In short, we are making specific plans for what we will do when the urge to smoke comes. And it will come! :yuck:

So, be prepared with these simple tricks.
Delay, Distract, Deep Breath and Drink Water. :yup:

And remember too that
Those who fail to plan,
Plan to fail.

Keep the quit and post before you puff,
because
Quitters are Winners!

Peace!

[racee]

oh ok. nwvwer went trhough smoking cessation. smoking has always been the least of my problems. your either ready or not van't push it, the more you push the more likely you will fail. but it is interesting those steps

[sharon_gates]

Hi
Welcome here. Good that u took the decision to quit. Let me know of any method you have started with...would be glad to help you out with this. Keep us posted here about any progress you make...Cheers!