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jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Great for you! Two techniques I used in 1984 when quitting cold turkey from three packs/day:
1. Change all smoking related associations. I had never smoked in bed so I was in bed as much as possible. I smoked drinking coffee and booze so I switched to water and Oj for six month. I had smoked in the car so I drove a car I had never smoked in for 6 months. Dry cleaned every clothing item that smelled like cigarettes. Never going to bars or any place people smoked for six months
2. Told myself that if I smoked I would have wasted the two hours I had tortured by myself not smoking. Then it was telling myself it was a day, then two days, then a week, then a month, then a year, etc. I knew I wasn’t going to smoke my entire like so I told myself if I did smoke one cigarette I would have to go through the torture process again.
1. Change all smoking related associations. I had never smoked in bed so I was in bed as much as possible. I smoked drinking coffee and booze so I switched to water and Oj for six month. I had smoked in the car so I drove a car I had never smoked in for 6 months. Dry cleaned every clothing item that smelled like cigarettes. Never going to bars or any place people smoked for six months
2. Told myself that if I smoked I would have wasted the two hours I had tortured by myself not smoking. Then it was telling myself it was a day, then two days, then a week, then a month, then a year, etc. I knew I wasn’t going to smoke my entire like so I told myself if I did smoke one cigarette I would have to go through the torture process again.
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UnderLockDown · M
@MrAboo I found that camping helped. 1 day hike into the hills, 2 smokes with my morning coffee on the first day and tossing the rest into the fire, and two weeks fishing and running around the woods.😆 It's easier if they aren't available.
MrAboo · 36-40, M
@UnderLockDown I broke down and bought a pack, but I can’t finish a whole cigarette. I’m not about to go back though.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Ask one how she is enjoying the weather. @MrAboo
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Hikingguy · 56-60, M
Try getting a script for Wellbutrin. Works wonders.
AbbeyP · 70-79, F
Well done!
Lauren19 · 26-30, F
It's a foul habit and very well done for leaving it behind. 👍
Lemony1199 · F
even few days are great start ., Good luck 👍🏻
Lilnonames · F
This b one day old post