I am trying to break my triggers with the instant gratification so, I figured the best was to separate them is to not do the things I used to do when I smoke. I figured it would be a good idea to let my trigger ride for awhile and then go outside to have my cigarette. That way, no cigarettes with coffee or cooking or doing laundry or watching tv. What has happened is, I have went from smoking two packs a day to 10 cigarettes a day which I did NOT want to happen. I will be going on the patch and right now I'm enduring withdrawals and frustration because I don't have the patch yet because my quit date isn't until June 1st. So, how am I suppose to do this, I think to myself. Should I continue to smoke like I did, inside the house while doing laundry or whatever but make myself WAIT for the cigarette? I am NOT going outside 40 times a day to have a cigarette until I get my patch...I am wondering what to do...
