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Really want a cigarette..

lee76
Member
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Just feeling very down at the moment. Not even just mentally, but physically. All my brain can think to do at the moment is go light up a smoke. 

Any help would be appreciated. 

13 Comments
Julia_Amy
Member
This will pass. How long have you not smoked? Sing, Lee, sing right now. Think of a song from childhood, start to song and.try to remember all the words. Your voice is beautiful, try too song outside your range. You remember this,.distract! I'm glad you are back. You can do it.
marg-cavill
Member

You can do this!!!! quit thinking about the next cig. Reward yourself with something special for not smoking. Take a bath or brush your teeth.

cyn9
Member

Don't do it Lee. You don't want to start over. You've been here before. Be strong! You are a beautiful singer! I really want you to quit. You are better then that. I want to see how proud you will feel at 100 days, 200 days, 1 year. And I know you can do it!!!   NOPE!

Nyima_1.6.13
Member

Lee, really! You have the opportunity of a lifetime ahead of you, are you going to blow it before you even get there? Protect your voice, protect your life by protecting your quit! You are doing this! You want to be a success?! Right?

lee76
Member

Thanks everyone.

Its just really hard. Especially since I have a tendency to get very down emotionally. I know smoking is only a temporary fix. But sometimes it seems better in the moment.

cyn9
Member

It might feel better for a moment, but then you have to deal with the guilt, regret and feelings of failing. Instead, Don't smoke and feel proud and invigerated, that you did it. You showed the addiction, that you are stronger. AND YOU ARE!

marg-cavill
Member

that a girl!!

maggie_8-1-2010

When this happens again (and it will for a time) try doing something physical like jumping jacks or try simple stretching exercices. Stetch your arms as far out as they can go  Works for so many of us! Drink some iced cold water also.

lee76
Member

Thanks Maggie! How've you been??

And yeah I was thinking about maybe going to work out. I've lost 40 lbs in the past six months through diet and exercise. So maybe I've try to do that. 

maggie_8-1-2010

I like that idea Lee!

Legend
Member

When I feel down I go over to youtube and surf around I like to listen to all kinds of music and watch funny videos. Then I go cook something I really like to eat. I am glad you are still smoke free. You can do this hang in there you are doing great.   

Christine 

YoungAtHeart
Member

So, Lee, how are you this morning?  Better, I hope?  Let us know if you still need some TLC from us!

Nancy

AnthonyAMorton

Hang in there Lee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can do this. N.O.P.E.