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I have tried many times to quit. Tried champix (headaches) gum, inhaler. Many ways. Money now the reason, everyone feeling it now. I will try healthy eating. Any tips would be helpful. Will try a mix of cutting down, distraction, meditation, and music. That's a start I can work around

Hi 52,
Carrots and sunflower seed helped me a bunch. Mindset is crucial. You have to start thinking of yourself as a non-smoker instead of a smoker who chooses not to smoke. Good luck.

Welcome and I know the south eastern seaboard of this state as good as you do, however I'm not sure that" working around" "Quitting" Is something to stick with long-term! Eventually. You need to

Quit them for good. That means forever. Safe is right as your smoking days are limited or over
Try putting an end date or day on it.
itll be the only way.

Keeping you hands busy helps. Crocheting drawing or even just shelling and eating pistachios haha

Go for a fast walk up to the fruit n veg shop and make fresh smoothies with either cold soy or almond milk. Banana smoothies sprinkled with cinnamon are lovely. Treats.