I was having some major urges while driving home from REI this evening. I don't use the term craving anymore, because craving implies I actually want something. Urges are simply physical. I push my tongue against my lip and grind my teeth. I rub my thumb to my middle finger like I was holding a chew. I don't even realize at the time that I'm doing these things. As soon as I realize what I'm feeling and doing, I initiate my plan:
"I will not chew tobacco right now. I am strong. Damn, I'm about a month away from one year quit. Nope. I will not chew tobacco today."
Haven't verbalized that for a while. Felt damn good and I haven't thought about that urge until right now (3 hours later).
Oh yeah, ummm, Keanu is hot.