Give and get support around quitting
(1) Hang out in your old smoking places
We have had the habit for Years! So why not? When you get up - go out on that first smoke of the day balcony, sit in your old smoking chair, put your coffee in the same place and make yourself nuts. By now you'll wonder why you have to be deprived of this small luxury that helps you face another day! But that's OK. Your incredible Willpower will overcome the compulsion.
(2) Go on smoke breaks to keep your buddies company
After all, why should you give up your old smoking pals just because you quit? Isn't that a bit elitist and stuck up? They may offer you a cigarette but they're just being considerate, right? I know you will have the strength to say No every time, won't you?
(3) Go out with the crowd on Saturday Night and drink away
Logically, alcohol is simply another trigger that has to be confronted. Why should you give up alcohol when you're already giving up Nicotine? Your good friends, even those who smoke, will look out for you, right?
And if that doesn't get you where you really want to go....
Don't forget to keep that emergency pack around just in case things get rough and something awful gives you no option except to smoke. You'll be able to quit again when things get better....
in the grave!
Oh yes.
Lesson Number 4 - Sit and dwell on smoking thoughts
Let your mind wander to all those fun times you used to have while smoking. Wish you could go back there. Imagine yourself being one of those casual "social smokers." You can have "just one," after all. One isn't going to do anything. And you're just having ONE. It's not like you're giving up your quit or anything.
And the lessons go on... and on....and on....
Good share-if you always DO what you DONE you'll always GET what you always GOT-using drug nicotine AGAIN-Thank you Thomas for reminder-love love love you brother.
On way 4 and doing things differently! I needed this tonight so I could be proud of myself! Thanks so much!!!
Well said and full of wisdom!! Thanks, Thomas, for caring enough to share as you do!
Thomas .....this one is awesome! there is so much truth to it! I didn't have any problem watching others go smoke outside without me, I rather enjoyed strengthening my quit by not going!
Good one Thomas.
Lesson Number 5 - Keep a cigarette or two around for just in case.