CL BB a substitue for smoking?

[erinyyc]

I came to a shocking conclusion yesterday. I quit smoking 7 months ago and yesterday was almost as hard as the 1st day!! I could'nt get onto this site all day and my craving to smoke was so bad that I realized I must subconsiously(sp?) use the BB to help with the cravings ( besides loving it for the wonderful people and advice of course http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif) So please, oh please, CL, never have problems again, my sanity depends on you!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif LOL
Erin

[Jewel]

Sorry I didn't read this post sooner, I was outside having a smoke...(snort!) http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/tongue.gif

Fingers and mouths busy my friend, that's what it takes! Worked for me! Keep it up!

[Gail]

Sure thing. Stick with us and we'll have you drinking instead of smoking in no time flat!

[Mamasue]

Erin,

Its been 2 1/2 years since I stopped smoking and 3 years for DH. I will tell you what helped us get through it. Now don't laugh! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif When we had a big urge for a smoke we would have a cigar handy and just take a puff....don't inhale....just a puff or two helped curve that urge. We did this for about a month then the need was not there any more. We got through it finally after so many times trying to quit. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif We are smoke free and glad of it. Our noses are very sensitive to the smell now and we can smell a smoker a mile away. Of course I gained 25 pounds and hubby maybe about 10. But the doctor said she would rather see the weight gain then the smoking. Good Luck and DON'T GIVE UP! Drink a lot of water and eat fruit too.

[This message has been edited by Mamasue (edited 04-27-2001).]

[Terri-Lynn2]

Erin,

Crosswards became the thing I needed something to distract me. Once I started thinking about it, I would become so obsessed
that I couldnt think of anything else I needed some kind of distraction.

Although had I had the BB 10 years ago when I quit I might have been tempted to go for Gail's suggestion ALCHOL!!

I cant believe I still crave a cigarette today, especially when I'm on the phone.

Hang in there!!!

Terri

[Natasha]

Originally posted by Gail:
Sure thing. Stick with us and we'll have you drinking instead of smoking in no time flat!

Who, us? Never! Hey Gail, couldjapassza bottle ta me pleeeeeeeeeze...

[erinyyc]

How the heck do you guys not crave a smoke when you drink?!?!(that is if you are an ex-smoker) I love my beer and wine but it's a sure way to kick in the need to puff away for me. O.K., NOW I WANT A BEER!! (sorry for shouting)
Thanks to all for the support and ideas.
Erin http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[SusanL]

Erin- It has been 11 years for me, my last one was the my wedding day, hadn't smoked for 7 months and had my last one then. DH said he wouldn't marry me if I didn't quit, and he meant it!! I agree that there are certain times and activities that "stimulate" the urge to smoke- I had to stay away from my smoking friends for a short time- fortunately I told them ahead of time that I was out of commission for a while. Not a day goes by that I still don't miss it! I smoked two packs a day AND ran 2 miles a day!! Go figure. At least I know my lungs are much clearer today!! Keep up the GREAT Job!!

[daner94]

Today is 11 days since my last cigarette. I've been a light smoker for more than 15 years- more than half my life, gross! Amazingly, it hasn't been as hard as I thought, especially since I have been working out 4-5 times a week, I think that is helping.

However, today I went to the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta, lots of arts and crafts, jewelry, etc, and I was at a booth with some interesting stuff, and I bumped into an easel with a framed print on it and I knocked it over and the glass shattered.

I had to pay for it, almost $200 after negotiating.

I really wanted a cigarette then. I was really upset. The print was not even secured to the easel or anything!! And I realized that I hadn't really craved one that bad since I quit. Even when I have had a couple of cocktails. I wish I knew why I am not craving so bad, but I bet the 20 or so pieces of gum I am chewing every day helps. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Dana

[erinyyc]

Dana...$200 ouch!!! I hope you at least like the print. I know that stress is a sure way for a need to smoke, I'm sure your work outs help a great deal with this. Are you chewing the nicotine gum or just regular gum? The nicotine gum upset my stomach a lot so I stopped using it. Keep it up though and most of all keep busy. Being bored is the worst time for me. I also have smoked more than half my lifetime and although everyone says the craving never goes away, at least I'll still be around to find out!!
Erin http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[valeriek]

I've been smoke free for about six months and have never felt better! I agree with the nose being more sensitive to smoke - I can smell it from a mile away. By the way, pen caps are my replacement (I know, not a very attractive habit either). I gnaw on pen caps all day long. Whatever works!