MY THIRD DAY

[Juliette67]

Hi everyone, i quit on Sat the 18th of March and did so well over the weekend.  Now that i am back at work with smoking collegues and used to going out for a quick smoke, I am so battling but will stick to my resolve and not smoke.

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Do you have a plan for your breaks? I skipped mine. But many folks go for walks, hang with the non-smokers, check their messages, exercise and take deep breaths. Word puzzles are great sources of dopamine - which is that part of smoking you're really missing! You can find your New Normal - you just need time!

[YoungAtHeart]

All normal as your body and mind adjust to life without the drug it has become used to getting.  Try changing up your routines.  Can you bring a crossword puzzle book and find a quiet place to take your break, or take the good advice ofThomas3.20.2010‌ and go for a quick walk,  You might take your cell and call a friend?

Just don't smoke!!!

Nancy

[elvan]

I did the same thing as Thomas, I skipped breaks until I was well over a couple of months and comfortable with going outside with the only other person where I worked who smoked.  She was a good friend and she kept asking me to come...when I did, I would not sit on the bench with her and I would not sit downwind, I told her that I could not risk my quit.  I also talked about my quit ALL of the time and drove her crazy, hahahahaha.  She is still smoking, unfortunately.

[yankeeboy]

Hang in there.

[Strudel]

Yes - have a plan - a new routine. You are doing fine - your resolve sounds great! Congrats to you! 

[gregp136]

Hang in there, you can do it.

[Juliette67]

Thanks so much everyone, I need to find my niche in a non-smokers life and change my habits a bit.

[elvan]

That's the key, change things up.  You really CAN do this and you will be surprised at how much more productive you will feel.  It's going to get easier!