Amench, one trick I used with great success was I always carried straws cut in half. They were the perfect size and shape. I would hold it like a cig, going so far as to 'flicking off the ashes. If I were to forget and take a dragg of it, I would get good clean air.

Have you removed ALL the nasty butts from your house and garage?? Thrown away all the ashtrays?? If not, you may find yourself hunting down a butt...just for that one puff. I know for me, one puff would start me back down the road to full time smoking. I live by the Motto "One is too many and one thousand is never enough"...took that from AA/NA. and also..NOPE..Not One Puff Ever

Lots of luck, I am here if you need anything.

hiya and welcome
Sucking frozen grapes or chewing on a straw helped me.
The 5D,s also helped
delay,distract,drink water, deep breathe and DS or discuss
Do some reading on whyquit.com if you can because knowledge is power when you are fighting this addiction
Just remember the patch is giving you the nicotine so all you have to do is get control of your mind
Hugsssssssss Deb

I used sugarfree black licorice suckers. Something about the black licorice taste helped me w/the cravings. I also used aromatherapy when I felt anxiety. Deep breathing into a nice rag with aromatherapy really helps you relax.

Go for a walk take some nice clean deep breaths and imagine the clean air going through your airways instead of the nasty poisonous air that you would be breathing if you choose to light up. Read the on-line version of Allan Carrs book to help with the mental part!!

I also find it very helpful to keep my hands busy. I was shelling peas that summer when I quit.

Thanks everyone! I appreciate ur suggestions!

I'm not doing so well cold turkey,plan on asking my dR about the inhaler on monday