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Digest Number 1107

It makes a lot of sense that the ‘thought’ of quitting is worse than the quitting. I am planning to quit on Jan 1st. And I am spending too much time ‘thinking’ about how I think I’m going to feel. Today, for example, I wanted a cigarette at work so bad that my mouth became extremely dry. So if this was an ABC, would I say, or write, Its been an hour since I had a cigarette. My mouth is so dry. I feel a little tense and anxious. A smoke would sure be nice.

But instead, I should just get a nice glass of ice water and sit and take a few breaths.

Now, what I’m worried about (and I’m not even there yet!) is the tense feeling not going away…and not being able to stop thinking about smoking. I can see it now…other employees or customers are trying to talk to me and I can’t focus because I want to smoke!

in past attempts I would talk a lot about how much I wanted a cigarette, so people would tell me you have to try to stop thinking about it. Like I read in the files…thats really not possible.

So…with this cognitive quitting…will my mind stop thinking this way?

Also…I’ve been on wellbutrin since May…my last quit. Should I just stop taking it since it won’t feel like something new. Sorry…I’m rambling!

Sheila

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2 Responses to “Digest Number 1107”

  1. Neva Marjory Says:
    August 31st, 2006 at 8:38 pm

    oopps.
    and to answer your question..Sheila
    YES it gets easier…
    elizabeth
    celebrating one week smoke free.

  2. Neva Marjory Says:
    September 1st, 2006 at 6:23 pm

    Hi Sheila—just a suggestion. When you say “I feel anxious and
    tense” be more specific. What specifically is happening in your body
    that tells you you’re feeling anxious and tense? For instance, you
    might just scan your body from head to toe assessing and then make a
    list: (something like) jaw clenched, frowning, shallow breathing,
    shoulder muscles tight, stomach clenched, hands dry—something like
    that. Then you could make a list of how to respond to those states
    more exactly—loosen jaw, open mouth, smile, breathe, stretch,
    lotion. I’ll bet you’re already doing something like this as you work
    on the timer exercises—right?
    Congratulations on making such a good choice in your life. I wish you
    well. Judy.

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