SOS - first stressor since I quit

[RoisinO1]

Hey anybody out there at the moment, I have my first stressor, don't want to go into the details but how to stop the urge to smoke.....

[nsd_user663_35351]

Well first and foremost smoking a cigarette will not reduce your stress it will increase it. Cravings are no different whether you are stressed or not. Just use your usual techniques to distract yourself whilst you are feeling like smoking. Drink water, piece of fruit, go for a run, watch a film, see a friend etc etc. Just don't smoke as you will feel worse afterwards.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Thanks francob, know what you said make sense, will keep ye updated

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Here's my tip, very unethical, come outside as you would and smoke a virtual cigarettes, just close your eyes and do the hand movements and the breathing as if you were actually smoking. By the end of it, you will have had a good few puff of good air and your heart rate will have calmed, go back inside and deal with the situation, good luck!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey all, thanks for the advice, really surprised myself and dealt with the situation very calmly without a smoke. I was very anxious about dealing with my first stressor and glad it is over with and bring on the next one! Thanks Karri for your encouraging words.

[nsd_user663_2681]

Glad the crisis was averted Rowens, nice one keep going xx

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Thanks Karri, just about to do the same myself and catch up on x factor! Enjoy!