THE FIVE D’s To Stay Safe During Cravings

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Repost by Bill N. 2850 Days Quit Date Unknown

Follow the FIVE D's to stay safe during cravings:

1. DELAY: We tell ourselves, "Maybe in 30 minutes, but not right now." Most urges subside after a few minutes when we change our thinking, and delaying gives us time to try one of the other D's and/or to get to the phone or to QuitNet.

2. DISTRACT: We get busy with anything, forcing our minds to focus on something else. Hobbies, snacks, exercise, whatever -- Our peers at Quitnet can give us good pointers on distraction.

3. DRINK cold water/juice: Believe it or not, many ex-smokers find that drinking cold water helps kill the urge.

4. DEEP BREATHE: We used to deep breathe when we smoked, because our bodies instinctively know that deep breathing carries us through stress. Now we deep breathe without the poison. Note: Breathe in as slowly as you can through tightly pursed lips, and exhale the same way. Do this as until you feel calmer.

5. DISCUSS: Discussion (posting, or talking online, or in 3D with a friend, quit buddy, online or telephone coach) kills two birds with one stone -- it distracts us from the urge to smoke, and helps resolve any underlying tensions or confrontations, which may have triggered the craving.