34 Days

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I’ve made it 34 days of freedom!!!!!! I’m honestly shocked that I’ve made it this far! Life has been nothing short of stressful as I’m now facing unemployment and I’ve got a ton of time on my hands now. So I’m staying busy, looking for jobs, writing and getting active. Thankfully I have an interview for a temp job on Thursday, and I recently started going back to the gym. So it’s been a work-free but good week. Now I’m in No Man’s Land. I have zero desire to smoke but I’m finding that it’s easy for me to forget just how far I’ve come. One thing is for sure...not going back to smoking. I feel too great and have come so far!!!

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jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 Jul 3, 2018 3:26 PM
Yes You Have.
Smoking is memories
As we let go
The memories grow weaker
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- mpnaegle @ jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 on Jul 3, 2018 3:32 PM
  Thank you sir!!!! Yes onward I go. No going back to those nasty things.
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IrishRose Jul 3, 2018 3:35 PM
Unfortunately, when you quit smoking, stressors continue to invade your life, that is for sure. Sounds like you have found new ways to handle the triggers associated with stress, to include working out at the gym.

Hang in there, as you will find another job. And, if you find a job that helps with health insurance, you will not have to pay that hefty little fee the company will tack on to your premium, because you just don't do that anymore.

You've got this.

Irish Rose
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- mpnaegle @ IrishRose on Jul 3, 2018 3:43 PM
  Thanks IrishRose! Yeah, life is going to keep happening but I’m glad I’m no longer coping (or trying to cope) by smoking. I feel so much better physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally not smoking. I could never go back. And I’ve saved $340.00!!!! (I was a pack/day smoker and they go for $10/pack here in LA). So the benefits definitely outweigh all the reasons why I smoked. Onward I go!!!!!! Thank you for reaching out to me!!!
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kristen-9.7.15 Jul 3, 2018 3:53 PM
Congrats on 34 days!
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- mpnaegle @ kristen-9.7.15 on Jul 3, 2018 4:03 PM
  Thank you! I feel so good, despite some stress in my life. But I feel so much better facing everything as a non-smoker!!!! Thanks for reaching out!!!
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Giulia Jul 3, 2018 4:02 PM
Stick around here and you won't be able to forget how far you've come, because we'll be cheering you on at every step.

Happy 34!
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- mpnaegle @ Giulia on Jul 3, 2018 4:04 PM
  Thank you Giulia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️ Definitely sticking to this site! You guys are so amazing!!!! Thank you!!!
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RachelMB Jul 3, 2018 4:27 PM
Congrats on 34 days! That's a huge accomplishment! You've got this!
Rachel
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- mpnaegle @ RachelMB on Jul 3, 2018 4:30 PM
  Thank you Rachel! Yes I feel so strong in my quit. After 30 days it really did get a lot easier. I know I’m not completely out of the woods but every day i get stronger in my resolve to stay quit. Thanks for reaching out to me!!!!!
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maryfreecig Jul 3, 2018 4:36 PM
Please keep building your foundation no matter how comfortable you might come to feel. I'm so happy to hear that your smobriety is agreeing with you (not a breeze but not hell either!). Congratulations on your progress. Great attitude too!
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- mpnaegle @ maryfreecig on Jul 3, 2018 4:54 PM
  Thanks Mary! Yeah I’m definitely sticking close to my quit and this site. Especially now that I have more free time from not working. I feel strong and good but yes, will always stay vigilant and will keep building my foundation. Thank you for your support and encouragement!!!!! ❤️
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elvan Jul 3, 2018 8:07 PM
SO proud of you, seriously, you are doing a GREAT job! The idea of going to the gym is GREAT, it helps to release the dopamine you "think" you are missing. The job thing is going to work out...hopefully temp will become permanent. Take advantage of any time you have to regroup.

Best,
Ellen
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- mpnaegle @ elvan on Jul 3, 2018 8:25 PM
  Thank you Ellen! Yeah, I’m not stressing about the job situation any more. I am actually liking the gym, although the first day I thought I was going to die lol. But it’ll all work out. Thank you for reaching out to me!!!! Im going to stay close to the site in the days to come.
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  - elvan @ mpnaegle on Jul 3, 2018 9:21 PM
    Looking forward to hearing how your journey is going!
    Ellen
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shashort Jul 4, 2018 12:05 AM
Wow 34 days free Way to go. Keep moving forward.
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- mpnaegle @ shashort on Jul 4, 2018 12:10 AM
  Thanks shashort!!!! I feel good. The last few days have been rough (not working, looking for jobs, filing for unemployment) but I’m so glad I can face all of these challenges without craving a cigarette every 5 minutes. Life is way better without them. Thank you for reaching out to me and for your encouragement!!!!
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  - elvan @ mpnaegle on Jul 4, 2018 10:17 AM
    You are growing every smoke free minute...you are getting stronger and stronger and you are sharing your journey with those who are following...that's really important to you AND to them...oh and to those of us who have been where you are. It is always good to remember our journeys...I had a big calendar on the wall in my kitchen at after dinner and cleaning up the kitchen, I would write the number of days I had free on my calendar. It's amazing how they added up. I am so happy to be free and so happy that you are on this journey as well.
    Ellen
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    - mpnaegle @ elvan on Jul 4, 2018 1:35 PM
      Thank you Ellen!!!! Happy 4th!!!!!!!!
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      - elvan @ mpnaegle on Jul 4, 2018 9:34 PM
        Happy INDEPENDENCE Day to you! It's so hot here in Virginia that I cannot move...breathing is seriously challenging. Oh well, it IS summer.
        Ellen
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        mpnaegle @ elvan on Jul 4, 2018 9:38 PM
        Happy 4th to you too! It’s hot here in LA but not too bad. Going to heat up this weekend though...triple digits by Friday!!!!!
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        elvan @ mpnaegle on Jul 4, 2018 10:24 PM
        Oh YUCK. I have a sister in Palm Springs and she keeps me posted on the heat...we have the humidity that is unbearable. It makes it so hard to breathe. We are supposed to get a short break in the next few days...I am looking forward to that.
        Ellen
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        mpnaegle @ elvan on Jul 4, 2018 10:27 PM
        Yeah we get the dry heat...I grew up in humid summers (born and raised in NJ) so I don’t miss that. Yes it’s so oppressive!!!! I’m glad you’re getting a break soon!!!!
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Barbscloud Jul 4, 2018 7:18 AM
Mark, congrats on your 34 days. Guess it's 35 now!. Conquering more and more of life moments without smoking reinforces our resolve that we can do it. Happy 4th.

113 DOF
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- mpnaegle @ Barbscloud on Jul 4, 2018 1:36 PM
  Thank you Barb! Yes, 35 Days today!!!!!!!!!! Happy 4th!!!!
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patrick9 Jul 4, 2018 11:17 PM
Congratulations on 34 days! Great achievement, i just reached 31 days so we quit around the same time. I also had a lot of stress that seemed to show up just after I quit (go figure!) but im glad i ploughed though it and didnt add the stress of smoking onto everything else going on. Good for you sounds like your staying strong and I hope things get better for you soon on the job front!
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- mpnaegle @ patrick9 on Jul 4, 2018 11:23 PM
  Thank you Patrick! And congratulations on your 31 days of freedom!!! Yes since I passed the 30-day mark I found that it’s gotten easier. And life is not so much fun right now but I’m hopeful that the job market will not be too bad. Thank you for reaching out and for your encouragement!!!! We’ve got this!!!!
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Lisaml Jul 5, 2018 1:09 AM
34 days is a huge accomplishment! Remember in the early days we counted by the hours- now look at you!;-) AND going to the gym? And you didn’t die working out so that’s another “win” for us, lol.

Seriously, you have had some bumps on the road but you’re handling them with grace and acceptance that is admirable. I feel like everything will be just fine cor you, my friend!
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- mpnaegle @ Lisaml on Jul 5, 2018 1:15 AM
  Thank you Lisaml!!!!!! Yeah I feel like the worst of it is behind me. Still staying vigilant when the occasional thought comes into my head and holding tight to my quit. Thank you for reaching out to me and for your encouragement!!!!
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  - Lisaml @ mpnaegle on Jul 5, 2018 1:20 AM
    You know, the people that actually succeed in their quits do what you just did. Acknowledge the stress, talk it out, maintain their quit.
    What ive noticed during my 6 months on this site is that there are 2 kinds of quitters; those who acknowledge the stress, come here and blog/vent/talk, and those who come here 3 days later saying “well, y’all, I got stressed/upset/drunk, etc, and now am here to reset my quit date...”
    
    so Kudos to you for being the first kind of quitter. You will make it!!!!
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    - mpnaegle @ Lisaml on Jul 5, 2018 1:23 AM
      Thank you! Yes I’m going to make it this time!!!!!!!!
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pgroce Jul 18, 2018 9:41 PM
Over $10 a pack in NY. Nine dollars a pack in PA. I've saved over $1,000.00, well, actually I'm spending the money on other stuff.

Since you are beyond 34+ days, this idea does not pertain to you. I always thought it was a good idea to toss the butts and stuff when I was going to quit. I was good at it. I had done it many times. Over the years and through some thinking, I realized that I was super stressing myself by not having any cigarettes. The first thing that I did, as I was falling off the ledge, was to go buy some and since I bought them, I should smoke them. By not tossing the remainder of my cigarettes, whew, I still had some. Just in case. It appears to be less stressful having a few packs around. There are three packs, in three locations and in various stages of missing some. I haven't smoked a one.

When I say I have them, does not mean they are right in front of my face.
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- jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ pgroce on Jul 18, 2018 10:57 PM
  Nope. Their not sitting in front of your face. they're lodged in your mind ready to light up.
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