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1. sarah, quit coach

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   05 Jun 2019

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   Hello SHL.ca community & good morning!
   
   Often people who are quitting find they miss the hand-to-mouth act they used to do while smoking.
   
   Stir sticks, pens & pencils between the fingers can help satisfy the urge to smoke.
   Some client really like to use straws, cut the length of a regular cigarette, because you can draw air through it.
   
   What other tips & strategies can you suggest for those looking to still mimic the hand-to-mouth action but not smoke?
2. hazel white

   

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   05 Oct 2022
   05 Oct 2022 in reply to sarah, quit coach

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   I am in the process of quitting and I use an aromatherapy inhaler by fum.  It works really well for hand to mouth fix.  The flavours are nice I like lemon berry bliss and chai.  The fum is in the shape of a mini cigar so you can hold it between your fingers like a cigarette.
3. hazel white

   

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   05 Oct 2022

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   Sorry I should mention there’s no smoke so you’re not hurting your lungs!
4. efram, quit coach

   

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   05 Oct 2022

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   Excellent idea, hazel, thanks for sharing! I like the last part that you added especially -- no damage to the lungs with aromatherapy! Nice that you are finding good ways to switch things up, must be a good confidence booster!