I read a really excellent article - written by a former smoker - about that aspect - that act habit of smoking fills a void, or rather leaves a void, when you stop. Totally aside from any physical addiction to the nicotine per se. I wish I knew where to find it; was explained really well, and how the author dealt with it.
I’m thinking maybe starting a new “habit” that uses hands - or hands and mouth - knitting, painting or other arts; playing music, etc. Also one that involves others doing the same thing and it’s non-smoking group. Painting group, craft group, etc. Even just for a while to (a) get used to not smoking with other people who are doing something and not smoking, (b) doing the other activity - something you potentially could or do enjoy, and could be something you could get into, and (c) maybe meet people who don’t smoke. I know if you keep hanging out with people who smoke, all the time, it could be hard.
I don’t know if these ideas will be useful, but I wish you success. My lungs thank me.
Oh, and my mother died of emphysema and lung cancer, she smoked for 60 years.
:-(
I am the “leper” who smokes amongst my friends and family. I did take up knitting but lost interest.
I believe it is up to the individual smoker to determine when and how to stop......not that suggestions are not welcome.
I’ve learned quite a few things in this thread alone in which may help me.
The more suggestions, the better. As I have stated, without this thread, I would have NEVER thought about other ways to stop smoking.
The more the better!
Almost everyone I know, friends and family are non smokers. I am the “leper”.