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Hope-25
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‎04-08-2019 01:09 AM

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I been smoke free for 3 days. I don’t think I can hold it  anymore. I need a cigarette now. Please help. 

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Giulia
Member
‎04-08-2019 01:23 AM

Of COURSE you can hold it.  You've spent three hard fought-for days.  Tomorrow the majority of the nicotine will be out of your system (unless you're taking nicotine replacement.)  It's 1 am.  Eastern time at least.  If you're on Eastern time it's the middle of the night practically.  Go to sleep.  Tomorrow you'll wake up and say I MADE IT FOUR DAYS!!!  

I want you to think about why you came here.  Focus on that.  Not the wretched craving  creature screaming at you.  It's telling you nothing but lies.  We are telling you truths.  Read this little play I wrote.  Maybe it'll help you get through the next few craving minutes:  /blogs/Giulia-blog/2016/09/06/a-quit-dialogue-in-iv-acts?sr=search&searchId=d827f5c0-ece3-4f10-addc-...‌  

BREATHE with this image for a while.  It might help calm you:  


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You've got to re-focus.  Craving Buster Technique‌  Hope these help.  There is no reason to smoke and every reason to stay free.  Hang in!

Hope-25
Member
‎04-08-2019 02:44 AM
In response to Giulia

Thank you Giulia. I am still smoke free. I t is not easy. God help me. I don’t want to smoke again. 

AnnetteMM
Member
‎04-08-2019 10:32 AM
In response to Hope-25

congratulations-you-did-the-thing.jpg YAYYYYYY!!!!!!

Hope-25
Member
‎04-08-2019 02:42 AM

Thank you Giulia.  I am still smoke free. 

hattonc
Member
‎04-08-2019 06:13 AM

I’m on Day 29,, it’s not easy but we are stronger then we think !! You can do it!!!

Barbscloud
Member
‎04-08-2019 06:56 AM

Big congrats on your 3 days.  Hold on.   Yes, it's hard but it will get easier.   You're doing great on your journey.  Deep breathes really does help.  And I liked chewing on straws.

Barb

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JACKIE1-25-15
Member
‎04-08-2019 07:58 AM

No, it is not easy, but doable.  It may be one of the hardest things that you will have to do but the reward is greater than all of the work that it takes to remain smoke-free.  As Giulia‌ suggest breathing will help you get through some of the roughest times.  The most important thing to do is to come here when you are having a problem.  Keep up the good work.  One day at a time one moment and breathe. Hang tough, stay close, never give in never give up.  No matter what is happening NOPE. Not one puff ever.  You have to get through rough days to get to the easier days

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sweetplt
Member
‎04-08-2019 08:02 AM

Hi and again Welcome to Ex’s Hope-25 ...My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX 

This is part of the journey, hold on to your quit.  You have three days in, that is wonderful.  Quitting takes time ... it must be your first priority and you must work through all craves and triggers.   Write a list what you can do instead of smoking?  You must keep busy ... take and choose not to smoke “one step at a time”....Colleen 126 DOF 

SimplySheri
Member
‎04-08-2019 08:43 AM

How are you doing, Hope?  Congratulations on three smoke free days!!  I hope you feel proud of yourself   Its quite an accomplishment, you know?!!!  No more day 1 for you! Just breathe and take it one day at a time.  You've got this