10 things that helped me survive the incredibly tough two months of quitting smoking

Eating great food, weight training and getting massages - these were just some of the things that helped me get by.

Quitting smoking was tough, but definitely worth it! In fact, even after such a long time, I can still clearly remember a lot of the things that I went through during the first month. The constant chatter in the head probing me to smoke one and find relief really took a toll on my happiness, and I had to find ways to survive. Here are some things, that I clinged on to for support.

1. Eating great food (and lots of it!)

2. Weight-training!

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3. Getting a massage

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4. Watching the clock tick by

5. Tea

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6. Reading quit smoking articles/stories online

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7. Watching movies!

8. Appreciating myself for staying strong for so long (and celebrating!)

9. Having a single-minded focus, and not letting irrelevant thoughts distract

10. Seeking love from my mother when feeling weak

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