Bangkok Smoking Kid

Re:Bangkok Smoking Kid by eyelidlessness on Tuesday April 21, 2020 @05:08PM (#22939345)

> Find three days. Use the next long weekend. No excuses. Cold turkey on Friday afternoon, drink yourself to sleep, self-isolate until Monday afternoon, incorporate endurance exercise (long distance cycling is very good) if at all possible.

FWIW, I know some have said this is bad advice, but it's remarkably similar to my most recent attempt that had any kind of success. I did taper first, but when it came time to actually follow through, I did reserve some time for self isolation. I did drink myself to sleep (I basically had a drink any time I had a craving for a smoke). I did substitute long distance cycling! All of this helped immensely.

Unfortunately, most of that is available to me right now. I'm fortunate to be working, but I'm currently working far more than I should. My family is depending on me for routine contact (and I on them) for mental health during isolation. I don't currently have access to my bike, and even if I did I would not have the time or energy to exercise.

I will get there again. It's just not the time. Thanks for the advice though!

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Re:Bangkok Smoking Kid by contingencies on Tuesday April 21, 2020 @06:28PM (#22940019)

Thanks for your supportive comment. Exercise helps. Time helps, to a point (2-3 days). Obviously anything like this is highly personal, and anyone who hasn't done it should be "taken with a grain of salt" (ignored). Remember not to take yourself too seriously :)

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