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Discussion created by lindan_7-14-10 on Aug 20, 2008
Latest reply on Aug 21, 2008 by dollarbill

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Day 2, just trying 2 hold it all together without reaching out 2 my old buddy, whom I affectionately call Demon, the dreaded cigarette. Have stopped and started way too many times over way too many years. I want this quit-time 2 b it 4 me. I am so looking forward 2 not having 2 rely on a cigarette 2 get me thru a negative situation. Any advice would b much appreciated. thanx guys, linda

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kathy7 Aug 20, 2008 5:06 AM
Linda....You made it through Day 1 and you can make it through this one too!!

Get Out...Get Moving...nothing helped me more during those initial days then taking a walk (inside or out). You MUST get away from as many "triggers" as possible. Keep your hands busy and concentrate on how wonderful it will be not to have that demon thing riding on your back all the time....

Hang in there and keep us posted....that's what we're here for!!
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Giulia Aug 20, 2008 4:30 PM
Well, Linda, Day 2 is almost over. I hope you made it.

Advice is on every page on this site. My suggestions would be to read something new on here every craving chance you get. Read the successes and the failures and learn from each. Apply them to you. Adopt what works and adapt it to fit your own personal needs. Discover new ways, for the old ones obviously didn't work too well.

Bottom line is you have to be willing to say "No, I will not smoke. No matter what." every time a craving washes over you. And like the waves in the ocean, they do pass by. And like the waves in the ocean they come again. You need a sturdy little craft that can take the buffeting. As you learn to be captain of your vessel, you will discover how to avoid the gales and maneuver to calmer waters until you've mastered the art of sailing. And then you can face them head on and not worry about sinking.

Meanwhile grab a life raft here wherever and whenever you need one.

Cheering you on.
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dollarbill Aug 21, 2008 1:50 AM
Linda, i know how you feel. It get's frustrating but i'm want this bad enough 2 go thru the withdrawals and "pain". I am on day 3, so i understand. I just saw where someone wrote "pain is temporary, but quitting is forever". Don't give in.......you will be proud of yourself the next day. I'm trying a new method and that's being Happy about quitting rather making it such a drag. Do whatever u need to do to get through each crave. Good luck....wish me a little also.
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kathy7 Aug 21, 2008 2:58 AM
Linda & Dollarbill......

You're both one day closer!!! Keep up the good work and lean on us whenever necessary. We will help to keep you afloat.
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dollarbill Aug 21, 2008 5:48 PM
just checking on you Linda. I'm hoping for good news from you....b/c if have some for you. I am still smoke free..........as a matter of fact.......i'm not a smoker anymore. That's what i'm going 2 start telling myself when i get that serious crave. Instead of becoming a smoker again....i will become..........hmmmmm....maybe a.....WALKER , or, RUNNER, or, BOXER, or WRITER, or a PIMP..(lol).....or maybe even a STALKER.........lol.....i'm just clowning around. but what i'm saying is i have to let go of calling myself a smoker. Addict is prob a better term for me....and "WHO WANTS TO BE AN ADDICT".......yep it's time make change.....later
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kathy7 Aug 22, 2008 9:06 AM
Dollarbill....I like your way of thinking! You are right on the money. I never once told friends or family "I am trying to quit smoking" I said "I quit smoking". Positive thought can go a long way especially when the demons within are constantly trying to convince us to take the "first puff". I am now on Day 12 and fighting those demons with everything I've got but I have no doubt in my mind that I will win because I am now an ex smoker. LOL
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