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Old 09-30-2009, 09:05 AM   #5 (permalink)
SeekSobriety
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Stay strong you can do this!! if you need some inspiration about why ou don't want to return to smoking you can watch the horrific video "thanks tobbacco you killed my mom" it will shock you back into reality of the danger and severity of the addiction.

For a gentler approach Joel at why qui discusses this very issue and here is a quote "So today, if you find yourself desiring a cigarette, look around you and see why at this particular time and place a cigarette is on your mind.* Once you understand that the desire is being triggered by some reaction to an insignificant event, you can just say "no" to the cigarette without further problem. *All you need to do is understand what triggered the thought.* The urge will pass. *The next time you encounter a similar situation you will not even think of a cigarette.* You will have learned how to face another experience as an ex-smoker.

Quitting smoking is a learning experience. *Every time you overcome an urge you will have overcome another obstacle that threatened your status as an ex-smoker.* As time goes by, you will run out of obstacles and you can comfortably go through life a happier and healthier person. *All you need to remember and practice to stay an ex-smoker is - NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF."
Joel's Library - 'You said quitting would get better!'

For more info on relapse prevention. Check out Relapse Prevention, by Joel Spitzer

also I highly highly recommed getting to a nicotine anonymous meeting asap and sharing about how you are feeling it is great as well as this forum.
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