Smoking cessation

[BigAl52]

Toothpicks. I use to chew on some toothpicks when I was having an urge.

[markiver54]

Toothpicks. I use to chew on some toothpicks when I was having an urge.

Yet another good option...thanks Al!

[ESquared]

I remember in high school (pre-smoking days), kids used to soak toothpicks in cinnamon oil. Tasty!

[markiver54]

I remember in high school (pre-smoking days), kids used to soak toothpicks in cinnamon oil. Tasty!

Hmmm, great suggestion!

[markiver54]

All the support, great information and suggestions I'm getting here are fantastic...what a group!!

[BigAl52]

I think you can buy them already done up to. I remember making my own. That cinnamon oil can burn ya pretty good if you get carried away. Dont ask me how I know.

[RanchRoper]

Those little Popeye cigarettes were pretty tasty too...of course I was only 5 and they were pure sugar....

[BigAl52]

Dont know if you like sours or not Mark but those ice breaker sours at the check out stand in Walmart are still some of my favs.

[markiver54]

Not familiar with those Al, I'll check them out.
Went to the local ' Fresh Market' ( as it's called ) yesterday and picked up some dehydrated fruits and nuts. Also got some baby carrots and a bag of taffy. The sours might be good for on the go!
Still getting the urge ☹, so I hope these things help.

[markiver54]

Dont know if you like sours or not Mark but those ice breaker sours at the check out stand in Walmart are still some of my favs.

Picked up some of those sours today! Thanks for the tip Al! What a burst of flavor, I like them!
Still getting the urge daily, but seems to be getting a bit easier.

[Ernie]

Stick with it, sounds like a lot of support from the forum. You have come this far, I know you can do it.

[markiver54]

Stick with it, sounds like a lot of support from the forum. You have come this far, I know you can do it.

Thanks Ernie. Yes, the forum has been great support!

[RanchRoper]

Hang in there....

[BigAl52]

Good deal Mark. Glad you made it in and out of Walmart safely seems to be an issue these days.

[ESquared]

You're doing a great job of discovering all the alternatives when it comes to "things to put in your mouth instead of a cigarette," huh, Mark? Sounds like you've broken through the toughest part, and rotating through all these new snacks and such just helps with the "oral boredom" that comes along with the process.

The whole breathing/meditation side of things seems like time very well spent, too. We could probably all use more of that!

Keep us posted and thanks for sharing the journey!

[markiver54]

You're doing a great job of discovering all the alternatives when it comes to "things to put in your mouth instead of a cigarette," huh, Mark? Sounds like you've broken through the toughest part, and rotating through all these new snacks and such just helps with the "oral boredom" that comes along with the process.

The whole breathing/meditation side of things seems like time very well spent, too. We could probably all use more of that!

Keep us posted and thanks for sharing the journey!

Thanks Evan. Will continue to do so!
In the mean time, off to see the surgeon today for the other issue. I expect a date might be set today for that procedure. Will let you know how that goes.