Any HELP with not SMOKING?

[kawGIRL]

It's been a week   [smiley=Clap.gif]
The thing I'm having trouble with is MENTAL/Routine thing!

I have lots of stress/deadlines at work right now.
Anyone got some tips?

I'm about sick of lolly pops, gum etc.
I don't have a problem with replacing it with food, I try to do something else instead.  
This is almost the hardest thing I have ever done.  It SU@KS!
I don't really want to actually smoke, I don't like the smell after or the cough  

Co-workers just realized yesterday that I quite, and we were at my parents house for Grandma's 90th B-day Saturday, I spent the whole 4 1/2 hours in the house and not on the porch smoking with my brother and his wife....and not one person noticed  I'm not gonna tell them until the next time I get....
"when are you gonna quite smoking? "

RANT OVER, back to todays deadline  [smiley=Dead.gif]

I AM A NON-SMOKER ...I AM A NON-SMOKER... I AM A NON-SMOKER [smiley=Approve.gif]

[ripraff]

Well congrats on quitting, it's the hardest thing to do. Just know it will get easier everyday and just think how much healthier you are going to be and feel... I used ice instead of candy& gum, find something to do with your hands even if it's just holding a pencil or something... good luck

[J.D.]

You have to use the Hitler approach . Costantly tell youself that you have never smoked , you think they smell terrible , would never consider smoking . If you tell yourself this over and over with commitment eventually you will brainwash yousellf into not likeing cigs . Brainwashing really works on people you just have to focus your emotions .

[kawGIRL]

Thanks!

[The hyrbid kid]

HEY IT'LL BE ALRIGHT YOU'LL GET OVER YOUR CRAVING IT TOOK MY G-PA FOR EVER BUT HE WIPPED IT..
HEY TRY LIKE DIP COPEHEGEN AND SEE IF THAT HELP THEN JUSTSLOWLY GET OFF THAT SOME TIME'S IT WORKS..
WELL GOOD LUCK..

[B-man]

Congrats on quitting smoking  [smiley=Clap.gif] I got my brother, sister in-law, uncle, cousin, and grandfather to quit. They are all happier and healthier because of it. Just keep on telling yourself smoking is very bad and you will overcome it. Once again congrats!!!!  [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif]

[kawGIRL]

HEY TRY LIKE DIP COPEHEGEN AND SEE IF THAT HELP WELL GOOD LUCK..

You might be a red-neck if.... [smiley=Wacko.gif]
Thats all I need.  LOL ...I don't know too many woman that dip
Thanks anyway,

[Chuck_Norris]

 [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif]
MEGA DITTO'S SUPER CONGRATS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!
SMOKING STINKS [smiley=Disapprove.gif]

[SkyHighT100]

OMG.. dip! Thats great.. quit smoking, but start dipping, lol... which one is worse?

Congrats on quitting though! The first we week is the hardest so I am told. I never smoked, cant stand the stuff... but I see what my mom went through during her two 3 year practice quits, lol Hang in there!

[innocent_bystander]

OMG.. dip! Thats great.. quit smoking, but start dipping, lol... which one is worse?

Which one is worse? For health reasons I think Smoking is worse. As far as quitting I dont know. I have been dippin for almost 8 years now, and I tell you what, I've been quitting for 7 1/2 years now. Its hard to break the routine. Thats the hardest part. After a meal, when I cut the grass, when I jump on the quad, when I step on the Football field (I coach football), its almost second nature to pull out a can and put a lip in. Breaking the routine is key. The longest time I went without, I use to chew on paper, only thing that worked for me. I would only do it to break the routine, if it was just a craving, I would suffer through it, but for he routine, I would chew the paper.

[Asphaltdragon]

It's been a week   [smiley=Clap.gif]


I have lots of stress/deadlines at work right now.
Anyone got some tips?


I AM A NON-SMOKER ...I AM A NON-SMOKER... I AM A NON-SMOKER [smiley=Approve.gif]

One of my clients came to me to record a mental Imagery audio cd that is titled stop smoking. You are supposed to listen to it while going to bed and it should help.
here is a link to her site http://centerforholisticoptions.com/products.htm

[Asphaltdragon]

It's been a week   [smiley=Clap.gif]


I have lots of stress/deadlines at work right now.
Anyone got some tips?


I AM A NON-SMOKER ...I AM A NON-SMOKER... I AM A NON-SMOKER [smiley=Approve.gif]

One of my clients came to me to record a mental Imagery audio cd that is titled stop smoking. You are supposed to listen to it while going to bed and it should help.
here is a link to her site

http://centerforholisticoptions.com/products.htm

hope that info helps you

[kawGIRL]

Cool Thanks!  I was thinking of going to a Hypnotist I here it works.

[Asphaltdragon]

Cool Thanks!  I was thinking of going to a Hypnotist I here it works.

Yeah, Pam is not a "Quack" She's real good at what she does, tell you were referred by Chris Fiffie if you contact her

[budman]

I quit some time ago, can't tell you how long, other than years... I saw a relative go downhill so quicky I had to quit. It is a mental thing, and I am VERY strong minded (or stubborn, as my ex used to say). you have to convince yourself that you will die a horrible death. And you will if you continue to smoke. And NEVER pick up the first one. you can't start back up unless you light the first one. Be stronger than that little white tube! Oh yeah, I told all my co-workers, after the first day, that"Anyone that would smoke a cigarette would suck a ..... well, you get the picture.... Man I would NEVER have let them bust me. But, that won't work for you ladies...lol

[Thrasher]

i'm doing the Zyban/Wellbutrin thing now..it helped me a few years back to quit, which made it way easy...sure it's a drug, and it's an anti-depressant...but it works...kills the urges..literally....but u have to want to quit....else it wont help.

i'm just about done with cigs again...lets see if i can last longer than 3.5 years this time.

[big-daddy]

stay strong ! will all support you girl.  [smiley=Clap.gif]

[LIV2RIDE]

My wife is on 3 + weeks(cigs) now. She smells so much better at nite now. I'm going on 4 days no dip (copenhagen) She's taking the Wellbutrin and we are both eating massive amounts of jollyranchers. I find the thing that helps the most though is PRAYER. I pray for GOD to make me strong and to help me to not give in to the temptations of the devil and it really helps me alot.

[kawGIRL]

I'm having my Jolly Rancher Sucker with my coffee right now  

Thanks for the Support!

Hope to ride all weekend and smell the fresh air   [smiley=Clap.gif]

[SkyHighT100]

Yeah, the smell always gets to me... not to mention the after a cig kisses... ewww (i'm a nonsmoker, so its bad.. trust me, lol) But watching someone die of a smoking related complication would definately give a motivation boost. At my old job, I watched my boss's dad die from smoking/drinking related stuff... he was a mess (but smoked 2 packs a day until he died). I dont remember exactly what he had, but I do know he had to go home for 3 hrs a day to be on an oxygen machine, he had liver disease, and he was always a yellow/orange color... I think that was from jondis (sp). After seeing how he suffered for the 2 yrs I worked there, and then watching him die really made me feel for my family and friends who smoke. I really would hate to see any of them go through what he went through. I try to convince them to quit, but if they dont want to, then theres nothing I can do... which makes it even more dificult

[BEER]

 [smiley=Clap.gif]Congrats just think of it one day at a time,dont give up.I tried cold turkey and its been 3 years 9 months since last smoke.Now I just have a beer if  I feel the urge.

[Michelle]

You know what helps,NOT drinking anything hot.Yes Kawgirl that includes your coffee.That makes ya want one right there.
Try and supplement your coffee w/plain oatmeal in the morning ;DSounds yummy ,egh...But that way atleast you have something in you.
Try carrot sticks.You dont have to eat them as long as there in your hand and you can bring it to your mouth.Also sunflower seeds keep the hands and mouth busy.And you do have to tell yourself "man I dont wannna die from this stuff"!
Walking helps to.Everything will eventually smell,taste a whole lot better.You have lots more energy to.

Oh I know of several friends who tried that hypnosis,didnt work for them.But everyone's different.

         YOU CAN DO IT KAWGIRL, I KNOW YOU CAN!!!!!!
                       
                                                  Mich

[Eworm]

SUNFLOWER SEEDS man. It worked for 2 of my friends

[J.D.]

You dont have to quit , you never smoked anyway .

[kawGIRL]

 [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]