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Post by countryblocks on Jun 8, 2007 15:31:01 GMT -5
Haven't had a cigarette since Tuesday night and cravings are about to get the best of me. Thought I would try again
Countryblocks
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Post by Flo on Jun 8, 2007 18:58:14 GMT -5
Hang in there Countryblocks. As long as you don't take a puff, you will be A-OK.
Hang in there. Wait while the crave happens and it will pass. Each one is associated with something you do - eg coffee - cigarette. So, have the coffee, wait for the crave to pass and the next time you have coffee, it won't happen. Alcohol is the only exception to the rule. Stay away from alcohol.
But hang in there. That's the secret. Hanging in...not taking that puff. Simple.
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Post by Don on Jun 8, 2007 19:43:36 GMT -5
Well I certainly hope that you found a way to keep that crave distracted.
You know the rules...stay quit, no matter what. Nothing is worth giving in to a crave and a crave will never kill you no matter what you think.
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Post by Vanessa on Jun 8, 2007 19:48:32 GMT -5
Hi Country,
It's nice to see you posting again. Sometimes it's easier to work in small increments instead of saying you won't smoke ever again. Try putting off taking that cigarette for ten minutes. Usually, by then the craving has passed. Do whatever you have to do, just don't smoke!
You can do this!!
Vanessa
p.s. Do you still see Dee? I wonder how she's doing.
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Post by countryblocks on Jun 8, 2007 19:58:35 GMT -5
Hi Don I think you remember me. I did not smoke today. Vanessa I haven't seen Dee in quite a while but we keep in touch by phone and e-mail. I am on Chantix. I went to doctor and asked for it. was wondering if anyone else has tried it. I have to make sure I wait 1 hour after I eat or I get sick to my stomach and it gets pretty bad. Other than that no side effects. I am exhausted trying to stay busy so I won't think about smoking. I am going to try again
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Post by countryblocks on Jun 8, 2007 20:01:09 GMT -5
I forgot to mention I do not drink alcohol. It's been probably more than 20 years or more since I had a drink. That's something I never think about. lol
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Post by Dee on Jun 10, 2007 14:34:30 GMT -5
Hey Country, it's good to know you never give up. Is hubby still trying? Hope you are all well and enjoying the beautiful weather we're having.
Hey Vanessa, I'm surprised that you remembered me, but happy that you did. How are you doing? I had my 7th anniversary back in April along with ncpops. I never think about smoking anymore. Hate it and don't like to see people smoke when we all know how bad it is. Take care. Hope you see this.
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Post by Vanessa on Jun 10, 2007 15:13:00 GMT -5
Hi Dee, I'm glad you popped in to say "hi!" And, of course, I remember you! I remember most everyone who has posted here for any length of time. I always like to hear from previous posters and hear how they're doing. I'm doing fine, too. I'm working on my current goal of more exercising, less eating ... Vanessa
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