2montha quit today & cravings keepcomimg.

[Exsmo]

Going to Trans Siberian Orchestra tonight w Dad & nephew. Feel so nervous and really want a cig multiple times today. Am also weaning down off Chantix but have not lowered dose for a week. Am pretend smoking a straw and drinking coffee for "comfort" & feel like a nut craving like this! Does anyone know why am having multiple cravings & when they will quit?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Exsmo - I bet any money you will have a great night smoke free at the Orchestra.

When I stopped, I too had to stop drinking coffee as associated it with smoking - I think you should try and cut it out and see if the cravings improve, also, try to make note of when the cravings strike, is it when you are bored/not active, anxious or worried, my solution to this was to keep the mind busy - by sucking the straw and drinking coffee is perhaps making the cravings worse, intense and last longer and you mind is drawn back to smoking, even though you are not (if that makes sense). Water was a huge help for me in a water juicer bottle with chopped up cucumber, mint and lemon and topped up throughout the day with ice cold water, brought it everywhere with me

If you feel you are not ready to reduce Chantix, then don't, this is your journey and do whatever is best for you, even after the 12 week course and still feel not ready, get the dose extended....

Enjoy your night with your Dad and nephew, go all out and dress up showing off the new smoke free you to them

[Exsmo in reply to RoisinO1]

Oh i had to quit coffee too. Was just trying coffee and straw in a desperate attempt to trick my body. I think you're right bc its not working. Thanks for your advice & i will take it. Getting ready to get ready now. Thanks for your quick response. What a lifeline whew. Will be taking my water with me.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Exsmo]

How did you get on last night at the orchestra 🎻🎼

[Exsmo in reply to RoisinO1]

It was wonderful! A great night

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Exsmo]

Ah thats good, bet it done you the world of good

[Exsmo]

Yes