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You can do it
I grew angry at the habit after trying over 3 years to quit smoking . I made lists of all the things that I associated with smoking and started separating from them . Then one day I decided to order the e- cig and I bought that gum.
I didn't really like either of my alternatives, but I used them when I wanted a cigarette. One weekend I just lost all desire for them . |
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I don't know if you realize that or not but it truely is. So happy that you have chose to not smoke as well.
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19 months smoke free today Still amazes me and I am so thankful for every day.
Also for all the help along the way. How is everyone doing today?
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A-Ok. Still have cravings though. No doubt I always will!
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15 months today for me. that's wonderful. but now i've got to do something with all this big booty! lol
smoking and overeating will both kill you. just takes time. i'm happy for all those who have quit and continue to not smoke. and those who want to quit, ... you can do it. yes you can. |
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Here in London a pack of Marlboro's sell for around £8.00. That is I think around $10.00 or $11.00? So, because of that I have stopped smoking for I think the 12th time? I need to STOP! I just don't have the money to buy em any longer. In a normal week I would smoke about half a carton.
My reasons for why I smoke are:
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09-04-2013, 09:39 AM | #1007 |
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macele...it's taken 3 and half years to lose the giving up smoking/hitting man-0-pause weight.
Queenie...lot's of gritting yer teefs and just gettin' on with it is what works. We make it hard for ourselves by thinking we're missing something instead of working on how positive it is that we're not smoking For Today! If it gets real hard you break the day down into more manageable chunks. It's easier to consider not smoking for an hour or half hour, 5 minutes if it's that bad. Strong cravings you just have to ride out. Lots of deep breathing and distraction is need at those times. 3 and half years not smoking and counting...still get the odd craving and as Dapper says, probably always will. I'm alright with that though. 18months sober 17 months clean |
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WAY TO GO! THAT'S AWESOME!
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kEEP UP THE GREAT WORK..THATS AWESOME!!
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cONGRATS FIRST OF ALL..GREAT CHOICE!
If you read through the thread there are tons of great ideas on how to stop smoking..Ones that have helped me alot. Not to mention great support. Keep it going..It gets easier. Quote:
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Yes the cravings suck but your doing incredible and are such a wonderful strength to those doing the same.
Thank you for that. And keep on keepin on...smiles
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just checking in with my yearly account here
am still struggling .. I've only managed this past year to cut down from two packs a day, to one pack a day, because it has been too hard to quit cold turkey. I will need to implement a better plan to cut down even more this year... so I've decided that even though I may gain weight, it is better to cut down..via..eating more food I like instead of smoking a cigarette, ice-cream, candy, long hot epsom salt baths, death mantras, prayers, etc. will report back next year if I'm not dead..
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I wasn't here on the 4th but it was my 20th month smoke free.
I found it awesome that when I returned, I found messages to congratulate me even while I was gone. Ya all rock! Thank you so much!
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I had mostly quit before the reunion but I believe my last cig was the morning of the femme swap at the reunion. I've craved one all week, but I withstood it - even today when one was offered to me.
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hey nat. i don't know how much you smoked a day, or for how long, or if you've ever quit before and started back, ... but we don't realize how great it will make us feel. the great can't be relayed, ... you have to feel it for yourself. your body will thank you. i wish you lots of willpower. |
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Next week it will mark two month since I have had a smoke. I feel really fab about being able to stop smoking for two whole months! And its nice having more money in my bank account!
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Keep it up, Nat and Queenie! It feels great on the other side!
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