op, do you know what effect of smoking you are craving when you think this? (it might help to find an alternative activity, assuming you don't actually want to smoke)
you want something to do with your hands. fidget/stim toys? they make some that pass for jewelry (like ring or pendant) which would make it easy to carry this with you when you need it
you want something to do with your mouth. hm. chewing gum? toothpicks, as a commenter suggested? lip or tongue piercing? (fair warning you can damage your teeth if you clack a piercing against them constantly)
you're anxious and you hope it will calm you down. ok, gotta find a coping mechanism that works for you. maybe check out meditation or breathing exercises, see if there's something you can do for a couple of minutes to chill. If you want a chemical intervention, the herb valerian, sold as an OTC sleep aid, works similarly to xanax, just weaker/gentler. Try half the recommended dose for sleep and see if it helps
nicotine is a stimulant actually, you're looking for a little energy boost. ok so maybe caffeine? have a coffee or tea? or maybe you just need like a quick snack to keep you going? or maybe just getting up and doing a few jumping jacks would get your heart pumping
you want a break, and your employer affords smokers more breaks than non-smokers. ok this is a mulitistep one. get a convincing fake pack. if it's not too expensive and you won't be too tempted, a real pack can work. join your smoker coworkers outside on their smoke break. Chat with them. Get to know them. Unionize. Collectively bargain for all workers to get these breaks, regardless of if they smoke.
everything is black and white. you're naked, probably, but the sheets are tastefully draped over your assets. you're not sure, but it's heavily implied you just banged the person next to you, old timey censored movie style. May I suggest, in lieu of lighting up: round 2.
you really want real nicotine actually. like, obviously it's more healthy if you abstain entirely, but if you're gonna break, e-cigs are less awful than traditional cigarettes
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