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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...
Just woke up and i want a roll up - mad but its not a cravin - its a thought. Yesterday was good considering 1st day off but as soon as i stopped work, came home, it was on my fag fag fag. Found a cig had 1 puff and threw it in bin. Felt like i had cold bug, so went to bed.
So here i am on computer which is just association for me. Computers -v- fags. I going to work soon so the mad thinking be gone for a while. Any suggestions for when i get home. Oh god discipline not one of my good points. I think the patches are working but those inhalers things - God they taste yuk yuk, i just want something to do with my hands - dont suggest ironing ha ha.
So here i am on computer which is just association for me. Computers -v- fags. I going to work soon so the mad thinking be gone for a while. Any suggestions for when i get home. Oh god discipline not one of my good points. I think the patches are working but those inhalers things - God they taste yuk yuk, i just want something to do with my hands - dont suggest ironing ha ha.
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Hi, so you're on the patch. I'm about to be. I've done it before. I use gum, licorice and crunchie snacks for the oral fixation. Alos, cinnamon sticks, I pretend the cinnamon sticks are cigs. Hold them like one and toke on them.
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Take it one day at a time. I do a lot of reading or keeping the dog and cats apart (that takes up a lot of time!) and cooking. My new found taste buds are going into overdrive and I want to 're-try' food once more. Good luck.
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I am on day 4 and I have found several things that have been helping. I dance in my living room, drink TONS of ginger tea, clean, manicures, I take a shower and cry when I feel overwhelmed. I seem to do better at work also. You can paint or write. Oh, and I have hijacked my daughters coloring books! Ooops :) Good luck!!
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Sugar free life-savors are a must, at least for me, I keep them in my car, my purse and in my favorite glass ashtray on the coffee table. Personally I discourage nicotine replacements of any kind, yet I'm in no place to judge anyone! Breathe deep, it's going to be hard at any phase of the quit but it is so worth the effort, you are saving your life, don't forget that and don't let the damn nicoDEMON ever win, you are smarter and worth so much more than that damn cigarette!!!!
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Doing jigsaw puzzles is great or those word search books are good too! Stay strong - it goes no place but better from here.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
