I just read a blog about someone failing to find an alternate activity to smoking. I, too, am going through the same frustration. I find that I really have no craving as long as I stay busy. But as soon as I finsh doing something, there I go. It's almost like a mini reward for finishing a task or even an enjoyable activity. At this point - 47 days and counting - I feel this is a personal hurdle I must overcome on my own. Does anyone else go through this? I always thought cravings come as the nicotine is depleted from the body. But this doesn't seem to be the case here.
Then, there are those triggers I can't change. I smoke outside so my house doesn't smell. As a smoker, I still hate that stale smoke smell. My dog goes out several times a day. I put him on his lead & let him go. I find I often sit down, smoke, and watch him and all the other nature in my back yard. I know I can avoid that cancer stick if I go inside and go about my business. Most of the time, I do just that. However, there are coyotes in my area. They're most likely to attack just after dawn and anytime after sunset. He's only a little wiener dog. So, I have to stay outside and make sure he is safe. And yes, I always smoke during this time. Is this going to be another matter of will power when the time comes?
