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1. butfirstcoffee

   

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   19 Mar 2020
   24 Mar 2020

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   So I may be an unpopular type of smoker,  but I am not a social smoker. I don't enjoy smoking around people, out in public or even with friends or family who smoke. I'm one of those that still has the illusion that I genuinely enjoy smoking. I go outside at home and have "me time" about 4-7 times a day. I set a quit date with all intentions of keeping as busy as possible and going out to do things. Now the Corona Virus enters the ring. I feel like I "set myself" up to fail. I am at home with no real distractions from day to day and the weather has been less than ideal to venture out for walks etc. Hubby works straight nights so he's sleeping during 5 out of 7 days/week which limits my activities indoors. Any tips from the community? I'm struggling hard this week. Thanks in advance :)
2. sarah, quit coach

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   24 Mar 2020

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   Hello butfirstcoffee - welcome, and thank you for your post.
   
   People who want to smoke on their own, to have 'me time' aka a break, is more common than you might think. 
   
   And yes, COVID-19 has made changes to all sorts of plans and schedules, but that doesn't mean your quit attempt is not going to happen. Instead, be gentle and flexible with yourself. What had you planned to do as a strategy to deal with cravings & urges to smoke? How can they be adapted now that you are spending more time indoors and by yourself. Is there a hobby you've always wanted to start? Maybe make a list? People find if they start brainstorming their strategies, and then write them down, its always there to refer to it if you need it. 
   Certainly we are here to support you, and you can post 24/7. 
   
   Take it day by day, and you CAN do this :) 
   
   Sarah