Newbie Roll Call

Discussion created by JACKIE1-25-15 on Sep 12, 2019
Latest reply on Sep 28, 2019 by sweetplt

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Okay, Newbies, I am checking to see how you are doing and if you need any additional help. Give us a shout out and let us know. If you are new in the last two weeks and I missed your name I apologize, let me know. If you are active just say Present. lol We would love to get to know you better and help you as much as we can. If you are having any problems you can comment here and we will be more than happy to help you. If you haven't set a date yet just stay close, read study and ask questions. You can do it. NOPE

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Please feel free to comment. This is something new that I am attempting so we do not lose you. Thanks for your help.

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aduckworthcps Sep 12, 2019 9:06 AM
Good morning, thanks for the check in. Things are going well, however I am still struggling with the morning smoking. I have cut down greatly during the day and evening, BUT that first morning smoke, then the cup of coffee smoke is proving to be difficult for me. Will continue to change up the routine, and try to break the first morning smoke habit!
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- JACKIE1-25-15 @ aduckworthcps on Sep 12, 2019 9:11 AM
  Thanks for checking in. I understand the morning cigarette can be hard. I tapered off of the coffee for a few days in order to get my quit going. Then when I started drinking coffee again I drank it in a different place where I normally did not smoke. I also held my coffee cup with both hands. It was a joy to find out that coffee tasted so much better without the cigarette. I had really been missing out on the true flavor of the coffee. Work it. It worked for me.
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Giulia Sep 12, 2019 11:27 AM
Ah yes, that morning cup of triggers. Remember it well. I drank tea the first week of my quit. Strong green tea at that. Helped curb my appetite and cravings. Keep working it!
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maryfreecig Sep 12, 2019 3:07 PM
My cigarette/s came in the middle of the night. My pack was on my bedstand. I usually had two cigarettes before falling back to sleep. Up from bed--cigarette was all but in hand. That is all in the past for me--just know that quitting is doable--stick with Ex, stick with your goal to quit one day at a time,aduckworthcps.
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Xyerah Sep 12, 2019 9:43 PM
Good Evening everyone!

Tomorrow (Friday) at 5 pm will actually be my full week, 7 days of no smoking anything and let me tell you, I am one SMANGRY person the last 3 days! Nothing is curbing this feeling and it’s so bad I’m shaking all the time. I’m drinking water, I’m exercising, I’m cleaning, I’m eating candy, the only thing I’m not doing is vaping and sweet baby cheeses I want my vape back. I am very thankful I gave it to my husband, even though I could set up my other one, I won’t do it. I just need to get over this, I’m so sick of candy right now! I’m actually chewing on the dental sword flossers, whatever they are called. I am chewing on them to pass the time when I have a craving. I drink a full glass of water and chew on that, I’ve also lost my appetite somewhat, food just doesn’t sound or taste appealing so I’m not eating much either and it doesn’t bother me. I’ve been intermittent fasting for the last month so I’m used to only eating at certain times, but I’m not even hungry then.

anyway, other than those issues, things are ok. Hubs is very supportive, I’ve got a pretty good support system in place and I feel very lucky for that. I do have a trip coming up in 2 weeks. Mom and I are going to a Supernatural Convention and I’m used to smoking at those, plus mom is a chain smoker like crazy. That will be a huge test and I will need to figure out what I can bring with me to help with cravings and mental state. (Mine) lol

Sorry, this is another problem, I’m all over the spectrum. Lmao it’s talking about a subject then...SQUIRREL.....lol

Have a great night....good luck everyone...I leave you with strength, peace, and an abundance of love

Xyerah aka LA
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- indingrl.01.06.2011 @ Xyerah on Sep 12, 2019 9:52 PM
  YOUR doing so GOOD - SUGGESTIONS given to ME in early RECOVERY - Try a lemon wedges - just sucking on them - good vitamin C and keeps alkaline in YOUR body balanced and CINNAMON on apple slices or on apple sauce - cinnamon helps clean toxins out of blood naturally - gentle hug
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  - Barbscloud @ indingrl.01.06.2011 on Sep 13, 2019 3:24 PM
    Big congrats on your first smoke free week. You sound very confident with your quit. Definitely make plans for that trip!
    Barb
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- Giulia @ Xyerah on Sep 13, 2019 12:23 PM
  Just love that SMANGRY word! Kudos on the...
  
  Get yourself a Reality Object. HOW PRECIOUS IS YOUR QUIT? Maybe some Greek worry beads to flip through your fingers? Orange worry beads (KOMBOLOI) - YouTube
  
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  Maybe learn some magic tricks? 19 SURPRISING MAGIC TRICKS - YouTube
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- JACKIE1-25-15 @ Xyerah on Sep 13, 2019 12:34 PM
  You have made it through Hell WeekKeep it Going. You can do this.
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- sweetplt @ Xyerah on Sep 13, 2019 12:53 PM
  Congratulations Xyerah You are almost through hell week...and all over the place ... that is hell week... glad you have a good support team...tell mom she can’t smoke in car, in room, and basically anywhere around you...she needs to respect your quit and smoke in smoking area without you around...You go...and a Happy Friday ~ Colleen 284 DOF
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- Barbscloud @ Xyerah on Sep 14, 2019 8:28 AM
  Sorry, I didn't address my responses to you, so I don't know if your saw them.
  
  Big congrats on your first smoke free week. You sound very confident with your quit. Definitely make plans for that trip!
  Barb
  I smoked outside, so that's where I drank my morning coffee. I didn't drink more or less. I started drinking my coffee while sitting at my computer while on Ex in the morning. Mornings are hard. If you think about it, it's the first step to your real quitting. Just get past that one cigarette and you're on your way to success. Then it's one day at at time. Reach out before you reach for the cigarette and if you still have some, well....
  Barb
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JACKIE1-25-15 Sep 13, 2019 12:37 PM
Thank you for responding. It is good to know that you are doing what you have to do not vape. When I was feeling the way you are I found that just sitting down in a quiet place, breathing slowly long deep breathes, inhale/exhale or even taking a nap just to unwind helped a lot. Remaining calm helped. One day at time. One moment or second is all you can do. Keep going. The main thing is never to put another vape, smoke, chew in your mouth. I would suggest that you get rid of everything. Do not keep stuff on the back burner. Let it all go. No turning back. Get through this rough spot so you can be free. Stay close we will support you. Never give up, never give in. We are here for you. Keep us posted before the trip we will have some more itips/deas. One quick tip:put a little Vick's under your nose if you are around smokers.
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Barbscloud Sep 13, 2019 3:30 PM
I smoked outside, so that's where I drank my morning coffee. I didn't drink more or less. I started drinking my coffee while sitting at my computer while on Ex in the morning. Mornings are hard. If you think about it, it's the first step to your real quitting. Just get past that one cigarette and you're on your way to success. Then it's one day at at time. Reach out before you reach for the cigarette and if you still have some, well....
Barb
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smashlemmons Sep 15, 2019 7:49 PM
Hi friends! My quit date is tomorrow. I’m already anxious and scared. I feel prepared. I’ve done all things... my reasons list, my rewards calendar, my list of things I can instead. I just know it’s goinh to be harder than I’m anticipating and I’m scared.
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- Barbscloud @ smashlemmons on Sep 16, 2019 9:42 AM
  Good morning and welcome. Fear is very common with quitting. If you search on the magnifying glass for "fear" you'll find many posts addressing this topic. What people fear can be different. Sounds like you're prepared so there's nothing to be afraid of. Don't scare yourself into making it harder. This is just me, but I overcame my fear when I realized quitting was a choice and could choose to smoke again. But when you approach it one day at a time, tomorrow is now one day at at time and so on. We're here for you, so reach out if you help.
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- JACKIE1-25-15 @ smashlemmons on Sep 16, 2019 10:44 AM
  It is hard but not as hard as your addictive brain tries to tell you. Stay close. You are ready. The idea is not to take a puff no matter what is happening. Go through the drug withdrawal and learn new behavior and you will continue to be free. Learn to breathe and embrace. Here is an encouraging blog It has to start somewhere . . . Having EX for support is half the battle. You have to do the work. We are here to support you.
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asphaltcowboy Sep 28, 2019 10:50 AM
Hello everyone, I am new to this site as well. Learning my way around this place. Thank you for the shout out
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sweetplt Sep 28, 2019 11:29 AM
Hi All newbies how are you doing in your quit...? We want to help and want to know...in the beginning it can be rough and part of the journey is coming to the support site. Let us know...if you need any help....~Colleen 299 DOF
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