How do you refrain from doing things that you like?

hello reploid, We can never get rid of things we are addicted or used to do unless we are determined enough to avoid and get rid of it. It needs a lot of perseverance and self discipline to avoid things that we were used to do for many years or long time already. It is like missing half of our lives. But,if we are determined enough and we believed it is for our own good and sake,then,it would be very helpful. We also need some courage and boast from our loved ones and friends. It would be very hard to throw things that we are addicted...but,we need to give ourselves a try...then,we can say,we were successful.

Personally for me I just try to keep my hand busy whenever I feel like I need a smoke. I also tried to use the Nicorett inhaler. It worked good for me and I have been smoking for a long time. Just try to do things that get you out of the habit of smoking, cross stitching tends to help me keep my hands busy. I also love to draw so that helps me out a little. It is all a matter of keeping yourself busy so that you don't think about smoking.

I usually just try and keep my mind occupied with something that I enjoy. I would probably either read, play video games, go on the computer, excercise, or meditate or something. I find that as long as the mind is occupied the urge to do things isn't as strong.

Unless one makes a determined effort and converts it into kind of a project getting rid of addiction is not easy. Whatever we enjoy doing we keep at it neglecting chores that need attention. It is only with this method that I have managed to stay away from temptations!!!

You cannot refrain from things you like doing. But you need to distinguish what is right an wrong. You said its hard to quit smoking. You have the answer to your question. Its hard not impossible. I have seen some people who think they can stop smoking if they reduce it. its not possible. You need to make up you mind and stop it immediately. When you think of smoking and drinking thing of someone whom you love, wd they like when you do all such things. They will feel hurt. So you need to decide whether you want to hurt them or not.