by Elizabeth Campbell

Created on: September 03, 2008

Dealing with your emotions when you quit smoking is like putting up with a nasty ex-boyfriend (or girlfriend, whatever the case, but I will use boyfriend here since it fits my story). First off, before you quit smoking you really need to analyze that smelly boyfriend of yours. Why is he around? What does he do for you? How much better off would you be without him? What is his effect on your financial situation my guess is he is a complete mooch! Does he call you all day long and drive you crazy? "Hey there girly come visit you know you miss me ". As a matter of fact is he a bit obsessed with you? Can you live without him for one day without being crazy? Lay it on the line and write down all the reasons you are ready to break up with your boyfriend for good!

Next, you need to be prepared for the emotions you are going to go through during and after the break-up.

First things first the breakup itself. How are you going to do it? Are you going to drift away from him slowly to try and lessen the pain? Are you going to have an immediate conversation and clean break? No matter what way you are doing it, you need to anticipate what he is going to say back to you. He's going to say "Oh, let's be together just one more time for old time's sake." and "I'm really not that bad, baby" and "Can we still be friends?" and "Can't you just give me one more chance?". There is no doubt about it, the break-up is rough! Until you get away from him and get him completely out of your system, your going to have an emotional roller coaster ride. If you can remember that every minute is better than the last every ten minutes that goes by it gets easier if you can just take it one day at a time you will be okay. Make sure to keep yourself busy during this time. Keep positive supportive people or activities around you that will help keep you from dialing his number during these tough times. Keep a list of why you broke up with him in the first place. Read it often. Keep a list of why you won't take him back when he begs. Read it often. Most importantly take care of yourself, pamper yourself, take time out to relax a walk a bubble bath you are worth it and you can relax and enjoy life without your old boyfriend being a part of it.

Once the break-up is done the tears should be finished flowing, you're sleeping normally, and every waking moment isn't revolving around your ex. You may find yourself surprised when ten minutes goes by and suddenly you realize you haven't thought of him once! Keep

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