Hey Kristilu! Glad to see you come back and give it another go!
You can do this! It helps to plan ahead, even if it's just one day ahead. (i.e. take things along with you, to work or wherever like straws or gum to help you through those rough spots, always have a little stash of something in your purse to help in an emergency!)
Self talk helps alot to get you through rough spots. Almost everyone here has a saying or told themselves something positive when times were hard, like 'Smoking is not an option." "I can do this. Nicotine no longer has any power over me." "Just do it."
Pick something that feels like you and gives you strength when you say it, it may seem silly but it helps.
Make a plan for what to do when you get a bad crave. For example, do the deep breathing, grab some cold water, turn and walk away from the situation, use H.A.L.T. (as in the program) All of these things help, and as you can see some of them are physical (walk away, or the breathing) but most of it is mental.
Make a promise to yourself, "I cannot have another puff of a cigarette ever!" "I cannot smoke again ever, I am an addict."
All of these things do help, and yes stay away from smokers for a few weeks until you feel stronger about your quit, the longer you go with out a smoke the stronger you will become! Also, make sure there are no temptations in the house - get rid of all the smokes, ashtrays etc.
If you were trying to diet you wouldn't keep a chocolate cake on the cupboard would you?
I know you want to do it Kristilu. Try all of these things until you find what works for you! You will be so happy whem you do it!
Hang out as much as you can here, at least for the first few weeks, and post when you need it! We are here for you!
:) Go get yourself quit girl, you deserve the health and the freedom!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 335
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,375
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,534.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29