What helped me quit was the knowledge that you body stops being addicted after 40(or was it 72)hours and then it is all psychological.

ive never been a cigarette smoker but if you want the break what i have always done at jobs and such i take "fresh air" breaks. ive always given my emplyess who dont smoke those as well maybe you could still go outside and get a break good luck mama.

Jessica
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~~Dr.Seuss

vibes in your direction though.

I quit smoking--for the third time--when I found out I was pregnant with H. That is a horrible time to stop smoking. There is never a GREAT time to stop smoking, unless you know you're going to experience no stress for the next six months yet always have something to busy your mind and hands. See, no good time. I did cave and smoke two at Halloween, but that was a screwed up weekend in so many ways, so I don't really count it.

It's hard, mama. But you're doing it. You can do it. Find something new that's not rediculously unhealthy that you can do with those small moments to keep you busy. I hate to say it, but knitting is what comes to my mind. Something crafty, or artsy. Something you can do with that 5-10 minutes that gives you some decompression without carving minutes off your life.

24/MN. Queer, veg, single, AP mama to DD1.5

I wanted a bit of a pat on the back and commiseration--It's a secret habit for parts of my life (I work in healthcare, have kids...) and feel like it's such a huge life altering process, I"ve smoked since I was 13, and I want my red tent or something to sit in for a month. Transition.
I will go by the herby store tomorrow and look at their aids, and try acupuncture as well.

When I quit, I was only successful after I convinced myself it wasn't a reward and there were no benefits. I know it takes a little bit of self delusion and it's hard if you are going through withdrawal and are cranky about it, but I had to convince myself of that to stick with it. If I found myself pining for how wonderful it was, I would start looking forward to failing and then I would fail. Take a deep breathing break or something and see if you can convince yourself it's just as good. I would just keep reminding myself that becoming readdicted was no reward.

This is really tough, and you should be proud of yourself. I always tell people the physical withdrawal symptoms really are temporary, much shorter than you think. Fight the emotional attachment and you are golden. You will feel so accomplished and superior. I am not all that special, and I was able to do it. Good luck!

Sunflower the unflower

Mom's Tinfoil Hat
Foodie loves Picky

My feelings on coffee. No more long coffee shop chats with the newspaper and my cup o java.

So many rituals. Smells. Reminders.....

Bad, irritating and downright sad to say goodbye to such a nice friend (well, nice in many ways)

A fews years ago when I quit for the bazillionth (and final) time I just happened to be checking out my local acupuncture clinic (for other reasons) and saw that they had a "smoking sessation" package. it was great! acupuncture 3x per week for a couple weeks, plus they stuck these tiny "seeds" onto pressure points in my ear which were, I suppose pressing those accupressure points, but also gave my hands something to do when I really wanted to smoke. also just having someone (who was non-judgemental) to check in with about how it was going was really nice.

I still cant find that quiet reflection time quite like I once had with smoking. I suppose I find it in other ways more haphazardly, but I understand the feeling of getting to sit, and just be and think and be quiet with yourself that one finds with a cigarette.

I wish I knew of herbs or foods or thing that were helpful for quitting smoking, maybe some other mamas know.

best of luck : )