I've moved to a independent living group home and everyone here smokes and it's starting to get to me. Do you know any helpful tips that can help me?
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I've moved to a independent living group home and everyone here smokes and it's starting to get to me. Do you know any helpful tips that can help me?
Chew gum, hard candies, EAT.
Hang in there.
Teach someone in the group home what you know about nicotine addiction and help someone quit ;-)
Congrats on 2 weeks! That's awesome! Just think. The smokers probably wish they were the ones quit for 2 weeks! If it gets too tough, walk away from the other smokers and gather yourself. Hang in there. You are doing great!
I listened to this meditation this morning and it was wonderful. Maybe you'll get something out of it. We often build up our fear and worry (anger too) rather than undoing it.
The smokers are to be pitied for they are slowly depriving themselves of healthy days of life.
Perhaps try to feel sorry for them?! Try to be where they AREN'T as much as you can. If you are allowed, a walk outside is always a good idea - if you walk briskly it will give you a bit of dopamine you are missing and get you in the fresh air away from the smokers for a bit.
The Vicks under the nose is a good idea. I hope they aren't allowed to smoke inside the home. If they are, I might ask the house supervisor if they could designate an area (preferably outside).
Good for you for getting a step up and for your decision to quit smoking.
Nancy
Congratulations on your glorious 2 precious Smokefree weeks and counting, stay close because we're all here to help you in any way we can and YAY for each and every Day WON.....
Congratulations on two weeks, that really IS awesome, keep in mind that they smoke because they HAVE to, not because they WANT to. I echo what Youngatheart.7.4.12 said I really hope they cannot smoke inside. Vicks helps...not being around smokers helps MORE. I don't suppose that is an option for now.
I decided to feel sorry for smokers - they don't "get to smoke" - they "have to smoke"! You are FREE! Congrats on 2 weeks - way to go!
VICKS VAPOR RUB
Go deep within yourself and find the strength to stay quit. I think it would be even more difficult if I lived with a smoker. You are going to have to breathe, drink ice water or whatever it takes to distract yourself from the smoking.
Go read some blogs on this site for a distraction.
I join everyone in congratulating you on two weeks of freedom. That's awesome!
Remember how hard you fought to get here and protect your quit at all costs. Since you've made it this far, you obviously want this, so don't allow this situation to take you back to day one.
You have lots of support here. Lean on us...we've got you!
Sandi
Keep a little Vick's Vapor rub under your nose.