Day 3

Discussion created by MNVikes1 on Jul 14, 2020
Latest reply on Jul 16, 2020 by indingrl.01.06.2011

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I just wanted to say thank you for those who have reached out to me with support and advice; I really appreciate it and I have never even met you!

This morning believe it or not seems the most challenging. Having coffee in the morning always triggers a cigarette craving but I am not giving in.

I have purchased the book 'The Easy Way to Quit Smoking' and am on ch. 4. It is so true that we have been slaves to nicotine for years, giving up time with our loved ones and giving the attention to nicotine. It's humiliating. I need to keep my focus on that today.

I hope you all are staying safe and healthy.

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sweetplt Jul 14, 2020 8:24 AM
Whoo hoo to Day 3 MNVikes1 ... we are here for you...honestly, we know how it feels...and many of us I had to not have coffee for sometime...for example, I switched to tea for several weeks, some changed up where they drank their coffee, another great idea is coming here and answering posts while having your coffee, changing up the routine, etc.,
I hope the book helps you ... reading a lot about addiction/quitting will help you so much in your journey. Happy Tuesday ~ Colleen 589 DOF
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- MNVikes1 @ sweetplt on Jul 15, 2020 9:57 AM
  Thank you for the support. I am changing up my coffee routine a bit and it's helping some. I agree that reading and gaining knowledge about addiction is super helpful!
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RoseH Jul 14, 2020 8:32 AM
That book you are reading changed my life MNVikes1 ! I didn’t quit right away, but it kept “rolling around” in my head! You can do this! After fifty (50) years of being “a Chimney” I will be quit Two (2) Years on August 12, 2020...

Attitude is everything! If you think you can, you will ! God bless you! Rosemary
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- MNVikes1 @ RoseH on Jul 15, 2020 9:58 AM
  Yes, this book is very good! Congrats with two years after 50 yrs of smoking! Thats a great accomplishment! God Bless You as well, Rose
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Barbscloud Jul 14, 2020 8:50 AM
Big congrats on day 3. You're off to an amazing start on your journey to be nicotine free. At 3 days what you're feeling is normal. It will take some time to get through the physical and emotional part of quitting. You've not only eliminated nicotine from your body but a multitude of toxins. You're body is going to react, but it will continue to get better.
I'm one of the ones that switched where I drank my coffee. I would have it on the porch while I smoked numerous cigarettes. I moved it to when I was on the Ex in the morning. That worked for me, but some people have to avoid it completely. Do whatever it takes in these early days of your quit.
Keep moving forward one day at a time.
Barb
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- MNVikes1 @ Barbscloud on Jul 15, 2020 10:01 AM
  My body sure does feel better even on day 4. I have stomach issues as it is, and I think smoking really made it worse. Not smoking have not eliminated my stomach issues, but at least I am not continuing to poison my body. Thanks Barb!
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  - Barbscloud @ MNVikes1 on Jul 15, 2020 10:05 AM
    Glad you're feeling better. It can take some time. Be good to yourself right now.
    Barb
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    - MNVikes1 @ Barbscloud on Jul 15, 2020 10:11 AM
      I made myself a hair appointment to treat myself. I thought I would use the cigarette money for something that makes me feel good
      Thanks!
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      - Barbscloud @ MNVikes1 on Jul 15, 2020 10:22 AM
        Great. That's the way to do. After two years, I still save my cigarette money for me.
        Barb
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Jul 14, 2020 9:40 AM
So happy to hear you are reading the Carr book. I credit it as being one of the things that allowed me to quit successfully on my very first attempt, and I have been quit now for over eight years.
Do drink your coffee in a different place than when you smoked, and hold the cup with your OTHER HAND. I brought mine to my computer every morning and read here to keep my mind busy, get new ideas, and to ask for support when I needed it.
I have read here that the third day is more difficult pretty frequently. Change up your routines, stay busy, and sip on ice water all day. Did you get some Fireballs or cinnamon toothpicks or gum? If not, it's a good idea, too. Slow, deep breaths, going slower and deeper with each, will work on every crave.
These early days are tough, no doubt about it. You just get through them minutes/hours at a time.
Hang in there. I promise it does get easier!
Nancy
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- MNVikes1 @ Youngatheart.7.4.12 on Jul 15, 2020 10:03 AM
  I have the nicotine gum from my doctor and that is helping, especially if I have a glass of wine in the evening. You make a great point with deep breathing. This is something I need to focus on is meditation. I am an anxious person. It's funny because I always thought nicotine would calm me down but it just made my heart race and made the anxiety worse!
  Thanks so much for the support
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RoseH Jul 15, 2020 7:30 AM
I think the first 3 days are the absolute worst! After that, it seems “more normal” to not light up...you are doing great!
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- MNVikes1 @ RoseH on Jul 15, 2020 10:04 AM
  Love this Thank you!
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indingrl.01.06.2011 Jul 15, 2020 10:23 AM
3 DAYS OF NICOTINE FREEDOM - WAY TO GO
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- MNVikes1 @ indingrl.01.06.2011 on Jul 16, 2020 8:37 AM
  Thank you!!
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  - indingrl.01.06.2011 @ MNVikes1 on Jul 16, 2020 12:17 PM
    YOUR doing good STAYING NICOTINE FREE
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