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the little tricks I used to quit

imadeer
Member
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this is the last day of my 4th year quit. (jan 2, 2007)

there were a couple of common sense things i chose to make things unique when i  quit.

i didn't want my quit to be some kind of new years resolution because i don't believe i ever made one before.

so i waited a day after new years to start.

 

not only did i not keep any around so i would have to go out to fail, i have not been inside the store where

i bought my cigarettes in 4 years.

 

the third day i quit, i realized that i could just acknowledge a crave and let it go, i also began to realize

the emotions and memories that instigated the crave. so i laughed to get past them, simple but it really worked.

it was the perfect thing to get my mind off the crave and to get to the root of the crave.

i started laughing every time i got a crave.

 

when you realize you are escaping tobacco's hold, it is very empowering

there you go. tricks of the quit strait from the deer's mouth.

bless all you dears

 

 

ima

6 Comments
jules21
Member

I like that, laughing whenever you got a craving. I read somewhere that faking a smile can trick your body into producing genuine happy feelings. Laughter is the best medicine, right? 

sonicdaisey
Member

Thanks for that. I logged on to help get through a major crave and found this very helpful. I'm gonna try that laughing right now.

Strudel
Member

Ah Dear Deer - Happy Anniversary to you!!!

james41
Member

Yes Yes Yes !~!! it is in fact something to get excited about and I laught to this day!!!!! It is for REAL!!! and works!!! Thanks!!!!

james41
Member

laugh!!!

healthyjayjo
Member

Same anniversary as Dale's, eh? Congratulations, Deer!