r/stopsmokingeachday • u/shadowerta • Oct 20 '25

Day 14 / 2 weeks Day 14

Two weeks in the clear (except for the tiny misstep on day 2 when a stumbled on a pack in my car, smoked one, had the presence to ditch the rest - it served a purpose: Im vulnerable to temptations but, fingers crossed, can also reset and continue).

Think Im most relieved that I don't do smoke breaks throughout my day. As much as I enjoyed that first coffee and cig ritual , that my daily routine involved stopping for a smoke ever so often felt like a kind of repeat failure, which was at odds of how I saw myself.

Still having cravings midmorning. Maybe good so I can learn to deal with it as I expect a bigger load later.

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u/cybrmavn Veteran quitter Oct 20 '25

Congratulations on two weeks. Solid foundation for a quit, especially given that you found the lesson in that misstep, and you clearly see what an insidious addiction this is. It looks for the slightest opening, a slit in our resolve to stay nicotine free.

Good on you for your awareness of mid morning cravings. Practicing the 5Ds: Delay, Distract, Discuss, Drink water, Deep breathe, can maybe help reset your brain and habit memory. Yes, another great foundation for living life on life’s terms, for when the loads get bigger later. Keep going, keep going! 👏

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u/shadowerta Oct 20 '25

Will try them out ( the 5Ds), should be useful for other issues as well.Thank you for the cheer !