I definitely agree with the breathing !!! In the first few weeks i had to do it so frequently and the great thing is fresh air is there free all the time I even think part of the smoking that seemed to be a stress reliever was taking that big puff in and letting it out slowly ! The problem was the nicotine and tar ! Now the deep breaths in and out can still relax you without the toxins and addiction ! As a follow Up I carried straws cut into thirds everywhere and i kept them handy all around the house ,in the car, and in my pocketbook !
Breathing technique that I used and first learned in my first attempt at quitting many years ago in a quit smoking class :
Take 3 breaths in slowly and exhale fully ....very slowly and on the last breath very slowly inhale and very slowly exhale and concentrate on relaxing all your muscles. I had a lot of tenseness in my jaw from withdrawal for the first month which gradually subsided so I concentrated especially on relaxing my jaw and facial muscles.
I also like the idea above of just ignoring it ! I used the phrase given to me by Dale JonesCarpeDiem "I don't do that anymore '"it still amazes me how well that simple phrase worked for me !
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