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yesterdayyesterday

6,987 Days Quit

Repost:  100 Days / FAO Anyone Struggling

We all have tough days - smokers, non smokers, ex smokers struggling quitters.  Do not give up.  You do not want to start this process all over again - take it from me who rode that quit roller coaster far tooooo often.
Quitting is doable - not always easy but doable.
KTQ
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100 Days / FAO Anyone Struggling
From: Robledo
Date: 2014-01-08 07:27:00 
Message:
 This is my first post. After taking so much great advice and support I thought I'd try and give at least something back....

Today I'm 100 days quit after smoking solidly for 23 years.

For approximately the first 8 weeks I was living in what seemed to be a nightmare. I was convinced I'd made the wrong decision.

I was struggling with a crazy temper, ridiculous mood swings and believed that no-one (including myself) could possibly like the ar@ehole I'd become.

I couldn't envisage a time when I could go for a beer or a meal with friends or family and actually enjoy it without the constant cravings.

In the space of 8 weeks I went from a fairly laid back easy going person to wanting to nail everyone I met to a door.

The thought of smiling again (never mind laughing) seemed outrageous.

On numerous occasions I was so close to concluding that I'm not like everyone else and should just accept the fact that I smoke and nothing could ever change that.

Just when I was about to accept my fate and throw in the towel I had a day when I only thought about smoking 100 times instead of 200.

Over the next few days the thoughts dropped to below 75. It was then that I thought maybe, just maybe, I might be like the people with the fabulously long quits who promise it can be done.

Over the next few weeks it happened. I went from major doubts to a determination because it really, really, really does get easier! Thoughts per day are now less than 3 or 4 and last less than a few seconds at the most. They are fleeting thoughts and nothing like cravings. Who knew!!

So for those who are going through hell....keep going. There is a time when it becomes so much easier and far more manageable and that time comes sooner than you might think. In the meantime please try to accept that you aren't unique to the suffering and it's something everyone has to go through. It will get better, it is temporary, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you will return to the person you used to be (albeit a new and improved non-smoking version).

And for those who have the towel in their hand and are preparing to throw it then why not just wait another day.....you never know; tomorrow could be the day the smoking thoughts subside just a little for the first time.

Hope this helps someone (even a little). Take care.

Repost: 100 Days / FAO Anyone Struggling

We all have tough days - smokers, non smokers, ex smokers struggling quitters. Do not give up. You do not want to start this process all over again - take it from me who rode that quit roller coaster far tooooo often.
Quitting is doable - not always easy but doable.
KTQ
Cara
D6986
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100 Days / FAO Anyone Struggling
From: Robledo
Date: 2014-01-08 07:27:00
Message:
This is my first post. After taking... Show more

Teach

yesterdayyesterday

6,987 Days Quit

Good morning all
Happy Wednesday to you!!!!

It is my Friday today as I am off the next two days for my final hand appointments - cannot wait till I get the injection in my right thumb - last month been rough. Saying NO to smoking today and keeping moving forward along the Freedom Road. I offer my hand to the next winner joining me kicking ash to the curb today.
Have a good one
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Repost: Newbies! You know what?

Excellent - very true - this is a keeper.
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REPOST: Newbies! You know what?
From: pegrob
Date: 2014-02-06 21:53:54

You don't crave because you quit -- you crave because you smoked. Just think about that.

Nobody ever died from quitting but plenty have because they smoked.

It is very simple -- not easy but simple. Remove the option to smoke right... Show more

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Good morning all.
Happy Tuesday to you!!!!!!

Change in plans today - no longer off to Cochrane - in the office today. Smoking - NO to that thank you much. Keeping to my path along the Freedom Road and kicking ash as I go today. I offer my hand in friendship and support to the next winner joining me kicking that ash to the curb today.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Cara
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Monday Smile

Repost:  The Novelty of the Quit

My quit is amazing!  Took me time to get to that point as often I just hated it and the entire process.  I kept at it and when the smoke screen cleared, I saw the reality that my addiction lied to me that I needed to smoke.  Freedom is amazing!
How is your quit today?

KTQ
Cara
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Novelty of the Quit
From Peter_is_in on 7/7/2007 10:23:10 PM

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When the Novelty of your quit wears off
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Quitting smoking is a major step for many people. It takes a lot of energy to invoke a quit. We psyche ourselves up for a quit and when we jump in we experience many emotions. From feelings of pride to struggles with cravings we spend a lot of time in our early stages of quit thinking about smoking, not smoking and our overall battle with the addiction.

We join a place like this, the Quitnet, and receive all sorts of support from other members. Some of us share a lot of ourselves with others while we step into our new journey. All the words of encouragement and support are welcomed by anybody. It makes our quit more doable and gives us the boost we need. We watch our meter and count the days and the cigarettes not smoked. It is a very intense stage in our quit filled with emotions that carry the full spectrum of our feelings. The rewards for the quit however are the big-ticket items. They move us forward and the anticipation of future rewards carries us through some of our rough moments.

But as we move on, the rewards, the milestones and the ‘way to go’ rewards lose their impact for some. There are people that even show up less at this support site during later stages of their quit and don’t have the same feelings as the beginning days, those days of excitement.

Now what? During all the beginning stages of our quit we were so focused on making it happen that in some cases other things going in our lives took second place. Even some of the stresses we had could wait. The focus has to be the quit! But what happens after the intense first stages of our quit. When life goes back to normal what do we do with our quit. Do we give it the same focus? Are there enough rewards to staying quit to keep the battle going? Do we give as much energy to our quit as when we started? Has the novelty worn off? Is it the novelty wearing out that weakens the quit? Do we return to how we coped with stresses and problems and go back to smoking as an answer?

Repost: The Novelty of the Quit

My quit is amazing! Took me time to get to that point as often I just hated it and the entire process. I kept at it and when the smoke screen cleared, I saw the reality that my addiction lied to me that I needed to smoke. Freedom is amazing!
How is your quit today?

KTQ
Cara
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Novelty of the Quit
From Peter_is_in on 7/7/2007 10:23:10 PM
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Good morning all
Happy Monday to you!!!!!

Up and going for the day today. I owe, I owe, off to work I go. Heading off to work for the day - counting down till retirement. Smoking - NOPE not happening here. Saying NO to smoking and keeping to my path along the Freedom Road. I extend my hand to the next winner joining me kicking ash to the curb today.
Have a magnificent Monday
Cara
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Sunday Smile

Repost:  The Mountain of Life

I love, love, love this!

It is a repost from Dave who I miss greatly.
KTQ
Cara
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THE MOUNTAIN OF LIFE
by David L. Weatherford.

A young boy stood at the foot of an unimaginably enormous mountain. It was so tall he could not see the top. For a long while, he stared at the huge piece of earth, contemplating the challenge of climbing the mountain. Not far away, he spotted an old man. He approached the man and asked him about the mountain and what would be required to successfully scale the great obstacle. The old man, it turned out, had for many years watched as countless others navigated their way up the mountain, and he offered the wisdom of his years to the youngster.

"This is the mountain of life, young fellow," he began. `"Everyone must face the challenge of the mountain; some will reach the summit, but many will fall. I cannot tell you how to reach the top, for each climber must find his own way. But I will share with you 10 laws that apply to climbing the mountain of life." He then went on to recite them to the young boy:

1. While many people believe there is only one path to the mountaintop, this is not so. Indeed there are many routes that lead there. It is not the path chosen that is key, but rather the way in which one travels.

2. If you stop to whine every time you step on a pebble, you will never reach the top.

3. The best climbers are those who stop to help pull up others who are struggling. It seems to strengthen their arms and legs when they lift others, making themselves more powerful climbers.

4. The difficulties and disappointments faced during the trek to the top will lead to many questions. As you ponder the mysteries of the mountain, take comfort in knowing that all questions will be answered at the summit.

5. The endeavor goes best for those who make the climb with a sense of purpose and presence. It is possible to find purpose in learning, growing and helping as one moves toward the destination; and there is joy in being fully present in each moment, enjoying the beautiful sights and experiences along the way.

6. It is well known that the journey up the mountain varies greatly over time. At times it is pleasant and calm, with cool winds and shade; other times, rocky and treacherous, with long periods of darkness and rain. The successful climbers learn to accept it all--appreciating and savoring the good times, while discovering their strength and will in the hard times.

7. Some will be lazy or misguided and will fail to make the required effort to reach the top. They will play, loaf, and indulge themselves never getting far from the foothills. They will forget the benefits of the hard, but wondrous pilgrimage and never know the rewards gathered at the joyful destination.

8. Remember,everyone you meet on the uphill journey is struggling with the mountain just as you are. You can never know what heavy burdens they must carry with them as they try to find their way. It serves no purpose to discourage, criticize, or judge anyone else. If you can help someone, do it--but never let your treatment of others add to their burden.

Repost: The Mountain of Life

I love, love, love this!

It is a repost from Dave who I miss greatly.
KTQ
Cara
D6983

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THE MOUNTAIN OF LIFE
by David L. Weatherford.

A young boy stood at the foot of an unimaginably enormous mountain. It was so tall he could not see the top. For a long while, he stared at the huge piece of earth, contemplating the... Show more

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Good morning all
Happy Sunday to you!!!!

Up and going for the day today.. Doing a Costco run this morning to pick up vitamins - no sales tax in Ab but there is in NFLD so buy here ship there. No smoking here today. Keeping to my path along the Freedom Road kicking some ash as I go. I offer my hand to the next winner joining me today.
Have a great day
Cara
D6983

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Saturday Smile

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Repost:  Quitting is Hard?  How About Dying?  The 3 Part Plan

Quitting is hard - there is no getting around that.  Can't sugar coat it as I know very few people who have skated through the process.  Good news is ....
1.  it gets better as you figure out other ways to cope without smoking........
2.  You start to feel better......  
3.  The smoke screen clears and you realize smoking gave you nothing..........
4.  Smoking is never an option in life.
Days build up and in time smoking becomes a distant memory - one that may still enter your head but is easily dismissed.  You discover that by sticking with the program and committing to the process.
Quitting may not always be easy - but it is doable.
KTQ
Cara
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Quitting is Hard? How About Dying? The 3 Part Plan.
From: allsfair
Date: 2014-01-08 13:56:45 
Message:
 So what's all the complaining about? You smoked for 10, 20, 30, 40 years, and what, you thought the first 10 days was going to be easy? First 30? You're not going to get off that easy, and your inner addict (who is a liar and wants to kill you) doesn't want you escaping from the choke hold. Do you have what it takes? Of course you do!

You're not going through anything we all haven't gone though. You just have to decide whether you want to live or die - it's not too hard of a decision, at least it wasn't for me.

However, certain smoking death and costly misery in the meantime will always be refunded to you at the door as and when you leave. See ya...

I know, pretty harsh eh? But, unfortunately, those are the facts.

Here are some tips:

1. If you don't pick up and light up, even if your ass falls off, you won't smoke. You just have to go through whatever you go through physically until the drug leaves your system (3 days isn't that long - just suffer through it). If you are on NRT, you'll have to do this eventually....

2. Your inner addict is a liar and wants to kill you. The best is yet to come with this one as you move through the process and its always working, working on you. At the beginning, you are still in the stranglehold. That's why you are constantly thinking about smoking every minute. Before your addict had you in that chokehold and you were just mindlessly puffing away, killing yourself. Where was your mind? It gets better - again, you just have to suffer through it and you'll get to part 3.

3. Once you get over the physical part (chemical) and wriggling out of the chokehold you have to go about changing your mind BACK to that of a non-smoker, for whom smoking is never the answer to anything - smoking is never the result for a non-smoker because they don't' smoke (Imagine). You didn't come out of the womb with a pack of Marlboros asking the doc "got a light?" so you're just returning to your natural state (which way is being blocked by your inner addict who is a liar and wants to kill you).

Here's the thing, even with 8 hours without smoking, you'll never be closer to freedom than you are right now. Set down a program and stick to it - fight it out - flush the chemicals, wriggle out of the chokehold and set your mind free.

Just don't smoke no matter what else happens or comes up and eventually this will all be a bad memory, but a memory necessary to always preserve that quit. If you do #1 (don't smoke, even if your ass falls off) you will get to #2 and #3 and this all gets easier from there - once you're a non-smoker again, it's all just maintenance (just "not smoking," go figure).

This all takes time and effort - it's not easy and if you're not committed, I'm sorry to say, you won't make it.

Stop killing yourself - stop smoking - stay quit - change your mind - love yourself.

It's all worth it. You can and will make it.

Houston
Day 3396

Repost: Quitting is Hard? How About Dying? The 3 Part Plan

Quitting is hard - there is no getting around that. Can't sugar coat it as I know very few people who have skated through the process. Good news is....
1. it gets better as you figure out other ways to cope without smoking........
2. You start to feel better......
3. The smoke screen clears and you realize smoking gave you nothing..........
4. Smoking is never an option in life.
Days build up and in time smoking becomes a distant...#1 (don't smoke, even if your ass falls off) you will get to #2 and #3 and this all gets easier from there - once you're a non-smoker again, it's all just maintenance (just "not smoking," go figure).

This all takes time and effort - it's not easy and if you're not committed, I'm sorry to say, you won't make it.

Stop killing yourself - stop smoking - stay quit - change your mind - love yourself.

It's all worth it. You can and will make it.

Houston
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Good morning everybuddy!
Happy Saturday to you!!!!!!

Up and going for the day. I have a busy one as I am taking my car in for an oil change and check up before the big move. Just have t swap over the winter tires closer to the move date. Saying NO to smoking and keeping to my path along the Freedom Road. I offer my hand in friendship and support to the next winner joining me kicking ash to the curb today.
Have a super Saturday!
Cara
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