Daily Cravings

[lynne31]

Thank you Dale once again for your help. I  really do need to check into this ever so supportive site why still on this journey. I believe maybe I got a little to confident . When the urges came back so strong I was quite surprised. What I found interesting is the cravings were/are always at the same time each evening. Does this happen to anyone else.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

if you have expections of smoking at a certain time of day, you will likely have cravings those times of day.

[YoungAtHeart]

I think (from reading previous blogs) that you are about 6 weeks quit?  Cravings are a normal part of this journey.  Your need for a cigarette at around the same time each evening is just a sign that your receptors are remembering the time/place/fix.  Try changing things up.  Do you follow the same routine about that time?  Do you finish your dinner and sit at the table for a bit?  If that is the difficult time, perhaps get right up from the table and start the dishes.  Or - get right up and take a quick walk, or go to your computer and check in with us?  Change that association with that cigarette and it should help!

Do continue to practice distracting yourself when a crave hits.  You are doing great, but it will continue to take some effort!  It is so worth it, though - I promise!

Nancy

[JonesCarpeDiem]

One thing I think every member needs to do daily is at least read the blogs. The answers alone are often worth reading.

[johio]

You were right on target when you referred to over confidence....when this happens...you let your guard down.

Dale is absolutely correct....Come here everyday, at least once a day.....it helps to keep you grounded, involved, and always back to basics. And as you anticipate these craves....you will have the tools to deal with them

You are doiung Great

[lynne31]

Thank you all for the great advise.  I believe the bottom line is I got lazy and stopped working my quit. I stopped taking the Chantix and I'm sure that did not help... the positive side is I only have this one craving a day. I'm so excited 100 days is getting closer, today is day # 65, slowly I will get there!!

[annb]

Lynne I have experienced the same thing. I call it my "unhappy hour" crave! Early eve when I used to get off work relax etc. Have had to change my routine and break the association. Still a work in progress but getting better! You can do it!

[lynne31]

Thank you Ann,that makes total sense to me. nancy said the same thing. I made a chocolate cake with chocolate Frosting to change it up a little!!!! Oh that poor scale!!! It's all good. 🙂