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Hi new to the group stoped smoking for a year half and took up vaping instead, trying to quit the vaping lowed my doses,But it is hard to stop any tips so use to haveing it in my hand all the time, Thank you

Bill N

2 years ago

4,686 Days Quit

2 years ago

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Hi there maori36, welcome.

Once you decide to quit and pick a date you need to get rid of the e-cigs and vape products, completely out, gone in the trash. One of the worst things about e-cigs is they are convenient, too convenient. Tobacco smokers we tell to get rid of the smokes and the ashtrays, this amounts to the same thing.

Decide on a quit method, cold turkey, NRT, Champix, or other.

CJ A often posts a quit kit, see if you can find one of the posts.

As an aid some folks say they cut a... Show more

Hi there @[[1179:contact:maori36]], welcome.

Once you decide to quit and pick a date you need to get rid of the e-cigs and vape products, completely out, gone in the trash. One of the worst things about e-cigs is they are convenient, too convenient. Tobacco smokers we tell to get rid of the smokes and the ashtrays, this amounts to the same thing.

Decide on a quit method, cold turkey, NRT, Champix, or other.

@[[878:contact:CJ A]] often posts a quit kit, see if you can find one of the posts.

As an aid some folks say they cut a straw to an appropriate length, stuff it with cotton and use it a kind of a cigarette prop. Maybe you could do the same thing.

Plan for what you can do when a craves hit, as you know they will.

I found that when a crave hit, it did no good to sit there thinking about it. You have to move. Do something else, completely change what you’re doing and your location if you can. Try to keep you mind and especially your hands busy.

I used to chew on coffee stir sticks and inhale red licorice. 
Took walks. 
Emailed or texted friends. 
Coloured in colouring books, 
Puzzles, crosswords, sudoku. 
I took trips on Google Maps using Street View.
I followed aircraft in my area on https://www.flightradar24.com/50.93,-113.97/4 
I did puzzles on http://www.jigidi.com/
Played solitaire, usually  computer but a deck of cards might even work better.

Best wishes for a successful quit, don’t take too long to decide. It is the best gift you could ever give yourself!

maori36

2 years ago

648 Days Quit

2 years ago

Thank you so much for the information and support I very much appreciate it.

Bill N

2 years ago

4,686 Days Quit

2 years ago

Another thought I forgot to mention last night maori36, read posts, Every morning Teach reposts items from the old Quitnet that are very good and worth the read.

LizzyB

2 years ago

692 Days Quit

2 years ago

Hi Maori36, I tried tagging you in a 2 posts today but it did not work for some reason. Here is some information:

LizzyB

2 years ago

692 Days Quit

2 years ago

Gearing Up To Quit

Q Blog by Vikki CTTS (Master Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist) on 4/30/2010 1:43:11 PM

Most people have trouble following through with their quit due to the habitual and emotional attachment to smoking. Missing the daily ritual of smoking a cigarette every half hour is a normal part of the process of letting go of this lifelong habit. Many smokers 'try everything' except the most important step of all - sitting down and actually PLANNING their new, nonsmoking life... Show more

Gearing Up To Quit

Q Blog by Vikki CTTS (Master Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist) on 4/30/2010 1:43:11 PM

Most people have trouble following through with their quit due to the habitual and emotional attachment to smoking.  Missing the daily ritual of smoking a cigarette every half hour is a normal part of the process of letting go of this lifelong habit.  Many smokers 'try everything' except the most important step of all - sitting down and actually PLANNING their new, nonsmoking life.  
 
'Becoming a nonsmoker' is much different than not smoking a cigarette for as long as you can go --- 'becoming a nonsmoker' means actually learning how to live and cope and experience EVERYTHING you do all in a new way - as a nonsmoker - for the first time for as long as you can remember.  And that takes patience, effort and practice.

Do you have a Plan of Action to keep you motivated and help you succeed?  If not, are you willing to write one down today and follow it?  By writing out a plan and practicing it daily, keeping your quit will get easier instead of harder as time goes by. It helps you stay focused, motivated and prepared.  
 
Planning ahead means accepting you will have unavoidable, temporary side effects and withdrawals.  It is important to relax and let such symptoms pass by you without moment by moment analysis.  Planning ahead also means having a list of options that you will commit to doing instead of smoking so you can slowly but surely develop new, nonsmoking habits.  Planning ahead means that this quit will be your very last quit ever!

Let's get started: 
 
Why are you really interested in keeping this quit?

What will you gain from being a nonsmoker?

Is your health and longevity and quality of life important to you?  Why?

Who is going to support you through this?  How specifically will they support you?

What has worked well before?  Write it down! Do more of it.

What has NOT worked so well before?  Why?

How can you avoid these problems this time around?  Really think it through and write it down.

What has led to relapse in the past? How can you address your biggest trigger challenges this time around successfully as a nonsmoker?  Write it down.  
  
If you are prone to anxiety, how will you deal with these feelings when they arise effectively as a nonsmoker? Write down 5 things you will commit to doing that will help you relax, re-group and alleviate stress and anxiety.

If you have other smokers around you, how will you gather their support? What are 3 things they can do to help make it easier for you? How will that help you?

What other challenges will you have? What are you willing to do to address them?

Are you ready to give keeping your quit 110% of your focus and energy for the next 2 months?  Good!  That is wonderful because that is what it takes to develop new habits and attitudes surrounding your new nonsmoking lifestyle.

The important thing to remember is that nicotine is only one third of the big picture. NRT ( such as the gum) helps with that one third; however, the rest is up to your commitment to work through the quit process.  The emotional and habitual bond that long term smokers have with cigarettes goes way beyond simply doing their best to not smoke.

The best way to let go of cigarettes PERMANENTLY is to follow the Plan of Action your wrote down that addresses your own personal list of habitual and emotional triggers. That way you can finally stop thinking about cigarettes.

Plan in advance how you will replace each and every cigarette you used to smoke.  You can replace a cigarette with many things ~ find out with practice and effort what works for YOU and then do it.   Commit to doing it No Matter What.

Adding to your action plan, please write down what would work for YOU as follows:  
 
How will you be … relaxing - rewarding - unwinding - enjoying - comforting - entertaining … without a cigarette?  
 
How will you deal with ... other smokers - anxiety - boredom - sadness - anger - frustration - after meals -morning coffee - work breaks - cravings - thoughts of smoking - social activities … effectively as a nonsmoker?   Really think it through and write it down.

How will you cope with 'the hard stuff' -- like finances and job hunting and relationships and health concerns effectively as a nonsmoker?  Really think it through and write it down.

The process of sitting down and brainstorming the answers to the above questions helps you to identify YOUR interests and YOUR options and will help you visualize your life as a successful nonsmoker.

Practice being a nonsmoker each and every day by replacing each and every cigarette you used to smoke with the new behaviors, emotional coping tools and rituals/habits you just wrote down.  That way, you will not feel bored or lost or start 'romancing' the cigarettes.   If you 'fill the void' effectively, you will not have room or reason to miss smoking.  By taking these daily actions, you will practice - then finally become - a nonsmoker; as a result each and every day will keep getting easier.

Stopping smoking can literally save your life.  So give your upcoming quit the planning, effort, focus, commitment and daily action it deserves.

You CAN do this!  It is the most important thing you can do for your health and your future.

Good luck and KTQ!

LizzyB

2 years ago

692 Days Quit

2 years ago

The Quit Kit Rpost from: Grammax s. .

Welcome Newbies! Ready to quit? Then you need a Quit Kit!

It isn't a matter of just slapping on a patch or chewing some nic gum. Every behavior you can think of is tied to your smoking. We smoked because we were happy, sad, mad, hurt, tired, sick, bored...etc. You need to replace those habits. Take a day to make a plan.

We call it a Quit Kit. It can be anything you want. Get creative and really think about it. Some things folks have used is nicotine gum...The Quit Kit Rpost from: Grammax s. .

Welcome Newbies! Ready to quit? Then you need a Quit Kit!

It isn't a matter of just slapping on a patch or chewing some nic gum. Every behavior you can think of is tied to your smoking. We smoked because we were happy, sad, mad, hurt, tired, sick, bored...etc. You need to replace those habits. Take a day to make a plan.

We call it a Quit Kit. It can be anything you want. Get creative and really think about it. Some things folks have used is nicotine gum. You can buy regular gum the same size, color and flavor so you can go back and forth between the two. If you are using the patch, make sure you have an extra patch in the office, in your purse, or in your wallet, for those days when you have forgotten to put one on in the morning. It happens more than you think! Have lozenges available for those high stress / high craving times.

Have some Red Vines to 'smoke'. Or cut up a straw into thirds...especially during high trigger times like driving. Sometimes it feels good to just hold it if you are accustomed to always having a smoke in your hand. Grab your favorite CDs or tapes to put in your car so you can put one in and sing out loud. My favorite was dancing and singing at the same time. Your brain cannot do a third thing, so thinking about smoking just disappears.

To keep your mind and hands busy, go to Michael's or some other craft store and look for things to do. Buy something that interests you; rug hooking kits, scrapbooking stuff, or Christmas stocking kits for the grandkids. Or, get some coloring books and colored pencils or felt tip pens. Stained glass, floral, tropical fish or Native American motif coloring books are available everywhere now. They make you want to do a good job. Dora the Explorer would make me want to scribble on her face. LOL!

Make a list of everything that needs to be done, or you want to do around the house. Go through each room and write down everything from cleaning out drawers and closets to painting, rearranging or redecorating. Same with the garage and yard work. Once you have your list, break it down into 5-15 minutes segments so nothing becomes overwhelming.

Make baggies of crunchy foods to satisfy your mouth so they are at work and handy to grab. Carrots, celery, chex mix, pretzel sticks (you can hold those like a cig), gum, etc. They need to be ready to just grab at any given time.

This is important!!!! The Three Post Rule: When you are craving and really shaky, post and click the “I'm craving and need some help” box. Wait for at least 3 response posts before you make a decision to purchase cigarettes or to smoke. Most times, you will be fine once you read the posts (keeps you from dwelling). If not...post again and wait for 3 more.

Once you have all these things figured out you will be well prepared to handle anything and you don't even have to think...just look at your list.. Keep 1 copy at work, 1 at home, 1 in your purse or wallet, 1 in the car.

If you did one day, you can do 2. If you did 3, you can do one more. No future tripping. You can't do a darn thing about tomorrow until it gets here. Today is a good time to quit but if you feel you can't, then take tomorrow to put together your Quit Kit and quit the day after. Don't set a quit date out there for 2 weeks, 1 month, etc. All you do is make yourself crazy in your head by stressing over that date. You know you can do this. Show more

The Quit Kit Rpost from:  Grammax s. .

Welcome Newbies! Ready to quit? Then you need a Quit Kit!

It isn't a matter of just slapping on a patch or chewing some nic gum. Every behavior you can think of is tied to your smoking. We smoked because we were happy, sad, mad, hurt, tired, sick, bored...etc. You need to replace those habits. Take a day to make a plan.

We call it a Quit Kit. It can be anything you want. Get creative and really think about it. Some things folks have used is nicotine gum. You can buy regular gum the same size, color and flavor so you can go back and forth between the two. If you are using the patch, make sure you have an extra patch in the office, in your purse, or in your wallet, for those days when you have forgotten to put one on in the morning. It happens more than you think! Have lozenges available for those high stress / high craving times.

Have some Red Vines to 'smoke'. Or cut up a straw into thirds...especially during high trigger times like driving. Sometimes it feels good to just hold it if you are accustomed to always having a smoke in your hand. Grab your favorite CDs or tapes to put in your car so you can put one in and sing out loud. My favorite was dancing and singing at the same time. Your brain cannot do a third thing, so thinking about smoking just disappears.

To keep your mind and hands busy, go to Michael's or some other craft store and look for things to do. Buy something that interests you; rug hooking kits, scrapbooking stuff, or Christmas stocking kits for the grandkids. Or, get some coloring books and colored pencils or felt tip pens. Stained glass, floral, tropical fish or Native American motif coloring books are available everywhere now. They make you want to do a good job. Dora the Explorer would make me want to scribble on her face. LOL!

Make a list of everything that needs to be done, or you want to do around the house. Go through each room and write down everything from cleaning out drawers and closets to painting, rearranging or redecorating. Same with the garage and yard work. Once you have your list, break it down into 5-15 minutes segments so nothing becomes overwhelming.

Make baggies of crunchy foods to satisfy your mouth so they are at work and handy to grab. Carrots, celery, chex mix, pretzel sticks (you can hold those like a cig), gum, etc. They need to be ready to just grab at any given time.

This is important!!!! The Three Post Rule: When you are craving and really shaky, post and click the “I'm craving and need some help” box. Wait for at least 3 response posts before you make a decision to purchase cigarettes or to smoke. Most times, you will be fine once you read the posts (keeps you from dwelling). If not...post again and wait for 3 more.

Once you have all these things figured out you will be well prepared to handle anything and you don't even have to think...just look at your list.. Keep 1 copy at work, 1 at home, 1 in your purse or wallet, 1 in the car.

If you did one day, you can do 2. If you did 3, you can do one more. No future tripping. You can't do a darn thing about tomorrow until it gets here. Today is a good time to quit but if you feel you can't, then take tomorrow to put together your Quit Kit and quit the day after. Don't set a quit date out there for 2 weeks, 1 month, etc. All you do is make yourself crazy in your head by stressing over that date. You know you can do this.

maori36

2 years ago

648 Days Quit

2 years ago

Thank you so much for all the information LIZZY b