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boutinmomma
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‎04-02-2013 12:12 PM

7 months i though these strong cravings would be over.   i can't seem to get the nasty things out of my mind.  i feel like i am doin week 1 all over again.   me, my husband and my two kids went away for the weekend had a great time. (first trip since I quit) My husband who is a smoker was sneaking off to have a smoke now and again and i thought the whole time, i am so glad that is not me.  Sunday on the way home it hit me and has been with me ever since.  i don't know if it romancing the cigarette (not sneaking off with him to have one)  I feel embarrassed  and ashamed that i have gone this long and now i can't get it out of my mind.  I know I don't want to go back and do this all over again.  any suggestions on getting it out of my head.... N.O.P.E

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Brenda_M
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‎04-02-2013 12:51 PM

Take a nap! I know it's been going on since Sunday, so you've (hopefully!) slept since then, but napping is my very favorite cravebuster!

Go for a run or a wog (half walk, half jog)...

Curl up with Allen...

Get some of that Extra Dessert Delights gum (the apple pie one rocks my face off!) and chew piece after piece...

The crossword...

I'm sure there are a gazillion other ways to get your mind off the crave.

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SarahP
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‎04-02-2013 01:29 PM

Snap yourself out of it. It's not a craving, the nicotine has been out of your system for a long time. It's a memory, a trigger brought on by the vacation (your first since quitting). You know you don't want to start smoking again, you know you can't have one, so let it go. It's a storm cloud drifting overhead -- let it keep on drifting right out of the picture. 

These are the "sneak attacks" we talk about on this site. We are especially vulnerable when doing something smoke-free for the first time. All those old memories wake back up. 

Shrug it off and move on -- you can do it! 

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Thomas3.20.2010
Member
‎04-02-2013 01:45 PM
Get busy doing something you're passionate about - art, music, crafts, volunteer work.... I know you're embarrassed but the main thing is yo not give in! Use your quit tools: why I want to protect my quit list, what I've gained by smoke Free living, etc....most important, keep them away from your face!
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ninepatch
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‎04-02-2013 01:57 PM

You are romancing the Cig and you shouldn't be embarrassed.  It happens to everyone and especially in NML.  Breathe........deep breaths.  Now is the time to recommit to your quit.  Re-establish all the reasons why you have quit and all the great things that have happened since you have quit.  I'm sure it is a long list................you can get through this....................The only winners in this are QUITTERS!  NOPE!

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kris54
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‎04-02-2013 02:04 PM

I feel youe upset.... BUT you are SO strong now after 7 months!!  The NOCODEMON will sometimes 're-visit' us for a short while.... just to get a chance to rear its ugly head and find a weak spot.  Its the nature of the beast.  Please don't EVER think you can let your guard down..ever.  There will be trying times when this happens out of the blue... when it does... LAUGH OUT LOUD... and know that you are the stronger one....... not the craving!!

STAY STRONG... this too...shall pass ♥

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JonesCarpeDiem
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‎04-02-2013 06:49 PM

these seasonal triggers like a vacation, death in the family, loss of a job, a permanent move,  can happen during the first couple years quit.

accept them and move on

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lois2
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‎04-02-2013 08:07 PM

hang in there you have came a long way,  keep your quit,

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boutinmomma
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‎04-03-2013 06:38 AM

thanks everyone it's great to know i can always come here for support.  thanks so much... lori

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