Something that helps my cravings...

[froglegs]

I am trying to quit again, this is about my 7th attempt. I am 6 months pregnant and am having a really hard time quitting, but I am not giving up. I quit cold turkey the day I found out I was pregnant with my first child and like an idiot I went back. Due to some stressors in my life I have chose to keep up the nasty habit to "help get me through" but I know how terribly unfair it is to my unborn child so i am not giving up.

I have been smoke free for only 4 days but have found that whenever I get a craving I drink some Cranberry juice. I replace a gigarette with a tall glass of cranberry juice with ice. I read somewhere that this helps and not only am I eating everything in sight it is very helpful.

I smoke when I am bored and stressed out, so for me the key to quitting is finding things to replace the cigarettes with.

Just thought I would share the info, I have tried a lot of things, gum, suckers, pretzels, lifesavers, etc. and nothing has worked as well as the cranberry juice has.

Just an FYI.

[historyteach]

Thanks for sharing that tip!
I know cinnamon has a very good reputation as a replacement for cigs and it actually does help calm the craving. I used cinnamon gum, cuz I didn't like the sticks -- too much like a real cigarette for my liking. :andy:

Good luck with your quit. Check in on the daily check in and hold yourself accountable. That honestly helped me in the beginning.

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!