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Tips on dealing with the cravings.

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CuriousAllyCat3 Months Winner
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I'm not even 24 hours without smoking. I'm at work and I don't even know what to do on my breaks at work. I have an urge to smoke so bad the patch is helping but I still crave pretty bad. I need tips on what to do.

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arxoxo4 MONTH WINNER

I’m on my third day and I’ve decided not to take my break at work as the half hour is going to make me give in and have a cigarette, I’ll take the time out to eat my lunch or breakfast but I just could not deal with sitting anxiously thinking of cigarettes for my whole lunch break.

I know everyone loves a work break but I feel not taking the full time has helped my cravings sooo much!

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER in reply to arxoxo

Nice one,arxoxo, that'll put nic off! He loves coffee/tea breaks! Keep with it, the quit! xxx

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cryogenics5 MONTH WINNER in reply to arxoxo

electric cigarette

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jillygirlAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Welcome CuriousAllyCat, to Quit Support our friendly community.

Well done on deciding to quit smoking.

Many members use another nrt product such as lozenges, gum, or even low or zero nicotine E.cig. for when cravings get worse. Remember to drink plenty of water. If you read about cravings and distraction in the pinned posts you should get some tips.

Stay determined the 1st week is the hardest. You wont regret it in the long run.

Please have a good look through the pinned posts.

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hypercat54

Hi I gave up using patches but I also got the little white inhalator as well. I found this worked very well when I got the desperate cravings. Maybe get one of these from your smoking nurse as well? x

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Laura04171975

Go to the vape store and buy a nicotine vaporizer. The alien model by smok is really good

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Arizona-26 Months Winner

Way to go quitting smoking!!!!!

I had to switch up my routine a bit. Maybe on your breaks you could go for a short walk

All the best 😊

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grlpwr31 Months Winner

I used food. Gained 20lbs, but found my way to healthy and lost it.

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