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Back With A Vengeance- 6 Months 8 Days

Question asked by Pookweencess on Jan 31, 2020
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Fighting these cravings is really becoming annoying and taking up all my time. I was actually doing okay - the cravings were there but we’re becoming less strong. Now the last two days it has been AWFUL - dreams of smoking and intense non stop cravings. This is becoming tiresome to fight- I have so many other things going on- my resolve is weakening - I just need this to stop being so hard!!! Posting here to stop myself from giving in- thanks for listening to my vent

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sweetplt Jan 31, 2020 7:35 AM
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You did the right thing Pookweencess You came here and vented...like Nancy Youngatheart always says,k a thought, a crave is not an action. Maybe for once, just look at how you are feeling as temporary and no action required and soon it will be better. You know if you are having these feelings, tomorrow can end up being such a better day. Keep reminding yourself that no matter what is happening, you don’t handle anything in life with smoking, but on life’s terms. Honestly, right this minute, I am sending a prayer out to you...Hang on to Faith...You got this, Happy Friday...Colleen 424 DOF
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Jan 31, 2020 7:58 AM
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Something must be going on in your life to make this still so difficult for you. It might help if you identified and dealt with it. Otherwise, pull out your tools and USE them. Don't argue with yourself about smoking - change your mind's direction. Go for a walk, take slow/deep breaths, call a friend, take a shower, march in place. The addiction LIES - smoking now will taste awful and will cause you to have intense pain in your chest and cough until you almost hork up a lung!
You have come too far to start over and I KNOW you don't want to do that - so just don't!
You did good to blog - stay close!
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Barbara145 Jan 31, 2020 8:38 AM
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Fuss all you want just Don't Smoke. The only way out is through. Hang in there. It is so worth it. It just takes time, give it time. You are doing great.
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Pookweencess Jan 31, 2020 8:51 AM
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Thank you all for your support. There is a lot going on in my life and I am sure that is what is causing these cravings- demon sticks were my stress reliever. I am holding on tight to my quit and so APPRECIATE all of you and the love and wisdom you provide it really does help me to hang on
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Barbscloud Jan 31, 2020 9:10 AM
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Keep coming back!
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AnnetteMM Jan 31, 2020 10:56 AM
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If you've been nicotine-free for over 6 months, maybe what you're feeling is not cravings but nostalgia. Seasons change, holidays come and go, and we remember in our bodies how things used to be. Have you read The Two Sets Of Seasons ? We have smoking memories for every single part of our lives. Memories are not cravings. You don't have to fight them.
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- Pookweencess @ AnnetteMM on Jan 31, 2020 2:25 PM
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  Sorry but they feel Luke cravings- I can physically feel the need to have a cig
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indingrl.01.06.2011 Jan 31, 2020 6:16 PM
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Awe your so welcome - GOOD JOB loving YOU and CHOOSING life NOT death
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Jan 31, 2020 6:47 PM
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How are you doing this evening Pookweencess?
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- Pookweencess @ Marilyn.H.July.14.14. on Feb 1, 2020 9:22 AM
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  I am hanging in there trying to breathe through it and change my mindset. Thank you for the support it means the world!!
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Giulia Jan 31, 2020 7:23 PM
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This is such an important point that Nancy made: Don't argue with yourself about smoking - change your mind's direction. If I were you I'd head for the Relapse Prevention group and start reading through the blogs there. These are times where we need pretty constant reinforcement.

Very glad you posted before doing something dumb. Repeat after me: I am not stupid, my addiction is. Stay strong. Stay tough. Stay free.
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JACKIE1-25-15 Jan 31, 2020 8:49 PM
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Fight or flight. If you are fighting the urges you may be causing them to last a lot longer than they should. The anticipation of a fight may make it harder to bear. Those cravings are nothing to fight simply breathe through them and let them go. Imagine riding on a float and breathing deeply and letting it all go. Relax, don't tense up, release breath let it go. Practice this Breathing Exercise. Breathing works. Talk to yourself. One of the greatest tools you can use
Stay close it will get better. These were and still are my go-to bookmarks 600 days later
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JACKIE1-25-15 Jan 31, 2020 8:52 PM
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Please take the time to search for things you are worried about or curious about. Trust me, there will be a blog written about it somewhere, because I know there will be someone at some time that is feeling what you are going through. You are not in this alone. And it really doesn't have to be as hard as you imagine it to be. It's only as hard as you make it to be. Think of yourself as a snow globe. It's time to shake it up and create new scenery for yourself...
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Swanbird Feb 1, 2020 3:09 PM
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I am shocked you are feeling this way after six months. I am not even to close to that and am so worried about all the cravings everyone talks about later on. I had no idea it would be like this. I feel for you hang in there! I really believe in what Annette said. Maybe it is memories not actual cravings. Everywhere I seem to go for the first or second time I want one but it's not really physical it's more psychological. Hang in there!
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