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Roller831
Member

No Man's Land (Used to be) Weekly Discussion – Keeping your quit precious

We used to do this blog every Wednesday afternoon to offer encouragement and camaraderie to those in No Man’s Land -- months 2-3-4 of a quit and for those who have not yet made it to the 6% club (inbetweeners). Regardless of how long you’ve been quit, anyone who likes the conversation and wants to offer support is welcome to participate!

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This week’s topic: Keeping your quit precious

 

From Giulia who wrote HOW PRECIOUS IS YOUR QUIT?

 

From OldBones-Larry Larry Sand Trap

 

And me: https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/rollercoaster831/blog/2017/10/10/not-getting-caught-in-nml... 

 

What exactly is the value of your quit?  And what will you do, what ARE you doing to protect yourself  from relapse? How much is it worth to you?

 

Are you avoiding the sand traps or sinking slowly into them?


In No Man’s Land, you’ve come a long way, but still have a long way to go.
 The routine cravings are gone but the surprise cravings can really catch you off guard. Your family and friends think you should be “over it” while you still feel quite fragile sometimes. Your relationships with smoking friends/family may be feeling strained. Your inner junkie is still around, still whispering to you, and the temptation to give in can be overwhelming at times.


But here’s the good news
. In these same 100 days, for most people, your circulation has improved substantially, walking has become easier, and your overall lung function has increased noticeably. Sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath have decreased. Your body's overall energy has increased. The roller coaster is smoothing out, and you are feeling calmer and stronger overall. Good things are happening! 

 

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If you're in NML right now, give a shout!  Reach out and find each other! 

 

Click here to read Dale’s helpful blog about No Man’s Land:No Mans Land Days 30 to 130 (approximate) 

Click here to read what to expect in the first four months:  What To Expect In The First Four Months 

 

Checking in here will help you get through NML and on your way to the first year where you can celebrate being in the 6% Club and graduate to eventually become an Elder!

 

Please let me know if you are interested in posting the NML Weekly Check In.  I am happy to continue it, share it, or pass it to the nEXt EXer in NML or Inbetweenerville who is ready, willing, and able.

12 Replies
Andstillirise
Member

Thank you for posting this . Wasn’t aware of this term or what it entailed until seasoned members brought it up . 

Just knew at over a month into my quit , I don’t srill feel right . Now I know why ..

AnnetteMM
Member

The weekly check-in was great for me when I journeyed through NML! I had great intentions to keep up the tradition for in-betweeners, but alas my memory is so bad I just kept forgetting to do it.

Giulia
Member

Oh YAY!   Good to see this!  Yes, please keep posting it, Roller.

sweetplt
Member

Sounds like a good idea...

TW517
Member

Bump

This was so helpful to me when I was in NML.  I've seen roller831‌ try to bring it back several times but it gets lost so quickly in the "Recent Activity" column, few people realize it's there.  I hope no one minds if I keep "bumping" it back to the top when I don't see it.

Giulia
Member

Bump away Tom!

elvan
Member

I LOVED the weekly check ins, maybe we can help keep it at the top of the feed by commenting, even if we are long past NML.  roller831‌, you have done a stellar job.

Ellen

TW517
Member

bump

TW517
Member

OK, maybe a couple more bumps through the holiday weekend.