what works for me.

[doney]

Anyone who knows my history on this site knows I had a couple of lapses in the begining of my quit. I quit on Jan 21, had a cig 7 days into my quit on Jan 28. Then i did good again for a while, but had 2 cigarettes again on Feb 18. Well, on Feb 18 right after I had the second one (I smoked 2 back to back) I pulled out my trusty iphone and recorded a video of me talking to myself. I felt sick to my stomach and dizzy, and I couldn't get that nasty taste out of my mouth. So in my video I'm saying things to myself like " Doney, if you're thinking of having a cigarette, think back to this moment right here....I know your mind thinks it would be really good, but if you do, you're gonna feel sick, get a headache, and you won't be able to stand the horrible taste in your mouth" ....stuff like that. It's around a minute and a half long. Whenever I get a psycological craving, I just pull out my phone and watch the video. It actually helps me. Just sharing.

Peace.

[pipster540]

Cool Doney....hope I don't have to record that video myself...

Good to see you...whatcha been up to???

[mike219]

Hey Doney what pipster said. It seems like we have good forgetters. So anything we can use to remind us is a great tool. Don't be such a stranger it was good to see you. Mike

[breathe-free]

Good to hear from you Doney.....I like the video idea....but I don't think I would want a video of any of my big initial cravings....people have told me my face is ugly when I'm crying...and saying crazy stuff like "I think I could work better if I smoked"...Oh Mylanta....I hope I don't have another one of those at least not for a while!  Are you enjoying the outdoors?

Breathe Free

[nomoresmokes2011]

That is a great idea, it would sure make it real for all of us if we did that. All I do is tell

[JonesCarpeDiem]

you weren't flipping yourself off were you? LOL

Im happy you still doing it Doney.

[lynette9]

Oh, donny, just a great idea except, I'd throw up from watching me.....

[nomoresmokes2011]

(not sure how I did that) myself how terrible it would taste and I wouldnt enjoy it at all... Also remind myself why I quit and how I got to where I am today at 42 days quit! Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful smoke free day, Julie 

[sparky21]

Great work!! the mind sure lkes to play tricks on us, I have to remind myself also of the nasty taste, buring tongue, and the cost of health and money. On day 16, and each day gets a little easier! I eat sunflower seeds to keep busy as needed, and have done it, after 30 years of 2 packs a day, so, hang in there!! you can do it!!

[Strudel]

That is a wonderful idea!