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Give and get support around quitting

KelH123
Member
‎09-03-2018 06:53 PM

Im bummed about my breaks. Im so beat social interaction not an option.

Work

15 min break

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KelH123
Member
‎09-03-2018 07:04 PM

Me again...I need quick 15 minute fun things to do instead of smoke. Snacking...puzzle...etc....I started a diary last work day...

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Mandolinrain
Member
‎09-04-2018 09:10 AM
In response to KelH123

Do a 15 minute power walk

SaraCorinne
Member
‎09-04-2018 09:09 AM

I put the Kindle app on my phone so I read while I'm on break.  I get two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch.  I also have some games on my phone.  A diary is a great idea!  Isn't it funny how much LONGER those 15 minute breaks feel now that we quit?!  I found that really weird.  Before, they weren't long enough and now....  Hang in there!  

elvan
Member
‎09-04-2018 01:40 PM

15 minutes of power walking can be incredibly helpful AND will feel longer...it really is amazing how much more slowly things like breaks seem to pass.  I played computer games, I also came here and read blogs.  You are doing this...we have all been there and believe me when I say we all want you to succeed.  As far as social interactions...I HAD to talk to people, it was part of my job sooooooo, I talked to them about EX and about how amazing it was.  I am sure they got really tired of hearing it but it helped me a LOT.   Eventually, it did pass and I was able to spend time with people without always talking about EX.  This is a journey and every step counts, even BABY steps.  You are going to get stronger and stronger.

Welcome to EX,

Ellen

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Sandy-9-17-17
Member
‎09-04-2018 01:47 PM

Same here, and you are so right, breaks did seem longer, so enjoy !  When I smoked it seemed like I was hurrying to get one full smoke in, because I always had to walk so far to get to where I could and then back to my desk!  I don't miss that walk anymore!  Can't say I ever really did miss it, it was just different!  I would come here on all my breaks and keep reading and reading!  And WHA-LAAAA  I'm 13 days away from being a 1 year quitter!  

stAn3
Member
‎09-04-2018 03:42 PM

I read the posts here

read the news on my phone

go for a quick drive around the block

go to a different room besides my office

go outside (not around smokers)