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Tip 5
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Dealing with
Frustration.
You
may be finding that the little problems in life
seem incredibly difficult. This is an effect of
withdrawal from nicotine and WILL pass in a couple
of weeks. You don't have to smoke to deal with
frustration. You can choose a different response.
How have you seen other people handle frustration,
in healthy ways? To let go of frustration, get
alone for a few minutes and take a few deep
breaths, slowly counting to ten for each inhale
and exhale. You could try clenching your fists for
a count of five, then shaking out your hands
several times; imagine getting rid of some of that
frustration as you shake your hands out, like a
dog gets rid of water by shaking after a swim. Do
this several times, followed by a few slow and
calming breaths.
My
favorite saying at the moment is "Complain
responsibly & prepare to fail". It is good to
get out your frustration & having someone
close to listen is helpful during your time of
quitting.
More
Links:
A whole
bunch of useful tips & links on
quitting
Tips coming up
for this week:
- Tuesday Day 6: Find your own
path.
- Wendesday Day7: Your making a
choice.
- Thrusday Day 8: Quitting for
the family.
- Friday Day 9: Begin at the
beginning
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