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Hi Tina, I draw, paint, knit, sew, read, and when absolutely forced to do so, I break down and clean the house. If you�re not what my husband calls an artsy-craftsy person, you could start a garden or become a gourmet cook. Exercise is also a great help when quitting, and it�s good for you anyway. Try to find something that takes both hands. Several people took up a musical instrument. I believe one member learned to play the harmonica. Another took up biking. I believe you have kids at home, so you could find an activity that involves them, too. Not cravin', never cavin'. Hummy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 435 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,437 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2827.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 56 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
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18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tina, I think this may only be a problem for you in the first days and you become comfortable in your quit. Kiwi is absolutely right. All of us have learned to adapt to whatever our situation is, to be smokefree no matter where we are or what we are doing or who we are with. It may take a little time, but you will get there. Many of us spent a great deal of time doing things like cleaning our cars with Q-tips or painting all the rooms in our houses. My house was so clean! Of course, now I'm very comfortable in my quit, so it's not so clean anymore! ;p How about making your house a smoke-free zone? Then neither you nor anyone else can smoke there. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 579 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,232 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2026.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 79 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
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18 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tina, This is a great question! I see that the members have provided some great tips for you. Take the time to make a list if chores,activities or even hobbies to keep you occupied :) Keep strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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