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19 years ago 0 948 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi After reading this post I printed it out and put it on my computer and my frig. I also use cream savers (orange and carmel chocolate). They last a long time and really help. My two worst times are also in the morning and after means. Thanks for the great post!
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19 years ago 0 44 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
5: On the telephone.... Doodling on a notepad or talking while standing or walking. PERFECT! I've been looking for an answer to this one. Here's one 8: Driving... Sing along to your favorite CD My terrible habit was smoking while driving while talking on the phone! Other drivers, WATCH OUT! Thank god I quit right?

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19 years ago 0 108 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[color=green]Hi Anna! Yes, I use hard candy when I am finished eating as well to help. It seems like the hardest craves to get past are the first cigarette in the morning and the cigarette after a meal. I like the cream savers, those are really good and last for awhile. [font=stencil][color=green]Stay Strong![/font][/color] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i313/kristonicc/cutieshortckake.jpg[/IMG] [font=impact][size=3][color=red]~PEACE~[/font][/size][/color] [color=purple][font=Courier New][size=4]Shortcake[/color][/font][/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 787 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

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19 years ago 0 108 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[color=orange][font=courier new]Hi angelcapp! I am happy that you could use the coping tips. I was hoping they would go to good use, and on here I couldn't see it not. Yep! Gotta love cream savers!! My favorite would have to be strawberries & cream (of course! ~LOL)[IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/IamShortcake/32566ar176q3agq.gif[/IMG] I also like Bananas & Cream! They are great coping items! Keep on keepin' on!!! [font=stencil][color=green]Stay Strong![/font][/color] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i313/kristonicc/cutieshortckake.jpg[/IMG] [font=impact][size=4][color=red]~PEACE~[/font][/size][/color] [color=purple][font=Courier New][size=4]Shortcake[/color][/font][/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 788 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

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19 years ago 0 108 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[font=Tahoma][color=green]Hello everyone! I hope this finds you all doing well! I was going through some things of mine and I ran across some helpful hints on how to cope with cravings! I hope that this helps you as much as it helps me. I actually printed it out and put it up on my cubical at work as well as by the door in my house where I use to go outside and smoke. I hope you find as much strength and coping mechanisms from it that I have. [quote]If you smoke when you do this..... Try doing this instead! 1: With your morning coffee.... Drinking hot chocolate, tea or orange juice. 2: After a meal.... Leaving the table and doing something else or brushing your teeth. 3: After a stressful situation.... Taking a walk or a 5 minute break. 4: Before bed.... Reading or deep breathing. 5: On the telephone.... Doodling on a notepad or talking while standing or walking. 6: At parties.... Avoiding alcohol, and munch on healthy snacks. 7: Watching TV.... Watching TV while holding something else, like a stress ball, or sitting in a different chair.[/color] [color=purple][b]Reducing the Urge to Smoke:[/b] Urges to smoke only last for a few seconds to a few minutes. Believe it or not, the urge to smoke will pass whether you smoke or not. When an urge strikes, try the following: The "Three-Second Breathing" Exercise. Nothing relaxes you more quickly than taking a deep breath. Inhale deeply through pursed lips. Hold your breath for 3 seconds. Then slowly exhale through your mouth.[/quote] I hope this helps with newbie's and veterans. Keep the faith - Keep on keeping on! [font=stencil][color=green]Stay Strong![/font][/color] [IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/IamShortcake/strawberryshortcake.gif[/IMG] [font=impact][size=4][color=red]~PEACE~[/font][/size][/color] [color=purple][font=Courier New][size=4]Shortcake[/color][/font][/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 730 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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19 years ago 0 108 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[color=teal]I keep doing that!! I am such a dope!! Thank you [size=4][b]Casey[/b]not[b]Stacey[/b][/size] I am sooooooo sorry. :blush: [font=stencil][color=green]Stay Strong![/font][/color] [IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/IamShortcake/thStrawberryShortcake.gif[/IMG] [font=impact][size=4][color=red]~PEACE~[/font][/size][/color] [color=purple][font=Courier New][size=4]Shortcake[/color][/font][/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 732 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

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19 years ago 0 108 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[color=red]Hi Stacey!! Thank you so much for the nice reply! I do try to help because I know the feelings that so many are having, and they are so hard to deal with. If I can help one person stay smoke-free, it was worth my time posting! ;) [font=stencil][color=green]Stay Strong![/font][/color] [IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/IamShortcake/thStrawberryShortcake.gif[/IMG] [font=impact][size=4][color=red]~PEACE~[/font][/size][/color] [color=purple][font=Courier New][size=4]Shortcake[/color][/font][/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 732 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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19 years ago 0 108 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Janeathena - Glad to help!! The driving one was a problem for me too. I do sing along with the radio! Sometimes when the cravings get really bad I sing as loud as I possibly can! I can imagine what the people around me think when the see me yelling to myself in the car alone! LOL [font=stencil][color=green]Stay Strong![/font][/color] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i313/kristonicc/cutieshortckake.jpg[/IMG] [font=impact][size=4][color=red]~PEACE~[/font][/size][/color] [color=purple][font=Courier New][size=4]Shortcake[/color][/font][/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 733 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

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19 years ago 0 2417 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great post! I have the new habit of having a peppermint after meals. Now I crave my mints and carry a stash with me everywhere I go. I also "stole" a handfull of them at a resturaunt last weekend! Oh well, at least I can replace my teeth! [img]http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/609.gif[/img] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 809 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $222.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

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