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Phantom Scents

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I had one morning this week that I struggled a little getting ready for work....Why?  Not sure!  I had not really 

been struggling much since quit date 09/18/17.

But yesterday and today already this morning, I have been experiencing phantom smells of fresh smoke

as if someone lit up in the room next to me.  Not super strong, but I could do without!  

Why do we experience this?  I know I have heard others say they have experienced this too, but how 

can you imagine actually smelling smoke when it's just not there???

It doesn't make me want to smoke!  Is it my subconscious mind just merely playing tricks and trying to get me to 

fail?  Because that's NOT going to happen!  

The weekend is here, I hope everyone has an easy weekend and enjoys their FREEDOM!   

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I'm an active 55 year old woman, who loves hanging with my family. I have 5 children 2 of them married, and 4 grand children. They are all my whole world. UPDATE 8/21/23 Now 61 years and have 2 more grandsons to add to the crew! My hobbies are bike riding, golfing, bowling, kayaking, painting (canvas or rocks) and gardening (getting the hang of it finally) I have smoked since I was 13 yrs old, and quit one time within the last ten years for a total of 9 months. Stress took me back to smoking. My life has been stress free for the last couple of years. Divorced for 2 years now, but back together with my Ex (husband) for a year now. It's time, I'm ready, and I quit! So far it's been pretty easy, so I'm very optimistic about this being my final quit! Thanks in advance for all the support! 2023 - Update: I now have 2 more grandbabies for a total of 6 and still smoke free! They will never get to know me as a smoker!!!!!!