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Message: [QUOTE="Evan Jarvis, post: 5438188, member: 374519"] I had a similar issue when I first gave up smoking 6 years ago. Understanding the habit loop made it much easier for me to get through it. What I learned was that even when you cut out the bad habit, there is an unmet need which the trigger brings on, until we replace that unmet need with something (in my case 3 deep breaths or a glass or water) we will feel irritated. This is the book that helped me understand habit loops, addiction, and recover quite well [URL]https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X[/URL] Best tips I have for keeping calm are a mix of the following 1) Slow, calm, deep breathing 2) Writing/Journalling 3) Exercise/Stretching 4) Talking to a friend (or even to yourself!) All these outlets allow you to express emotions and move them thru which will make those unwanted feelings pass thru. Hope that helps! [/QUOTE]