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Hi. I?m Humble.

Many thanks good people.  I bought two adjustable hiking poles and walk to the park every day and along the river.  The cravings are getting fewer and my daughter sent me a small 'Headrush' thingy with twenty-five hours of gentle music which keeps my mind off nasty stuff and onto 'life is beautiful'.
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What makes SSC so valuable to you?

So here I am, back again after forgetting how to sign in.  Must be memory is part of the quitting process, ha ha.  I forgot a lot of things like noxious habits.  I've been surviving on celery and carrot sticks and cut up apples, long walks, listening to music, prayer and keeping busy doing other things.  The vice-busting diet presents lots of other things to do such as changing habits including eating.  My weight hasn't changed but will work on getting it down a bit,-about ten pounds.  And I have a new doctor.  We're never too old to change if we really want to.  And thanks for keeping my emails coming even though I appeared lost for a time.  SSC site is Very Important.  Keep up the good work.
I'm flying!:)
12 years ago 0 87 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Topic: Role Transition

Hi.  I've been reading a good book on Overcoming Addiction by Corinne Sweet.  It's a great book that explains all about addictions and how to deal with them.  The best suggestions for me were all the other things she lists on things to do instead poluting our bodies.
It's all about understanding, choice and change and looking on the bright side.
There is an article in the newspaper of an 83 years old man who tossed his smokes in a drawer 35 years ago, got out of the dumps and started running.  He has a heavy box filled with awards and is still running marathons today.  People like this man give us a lovely example of overcoming addictions and living the good, clean life.
Go for it:)
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Topic: Role Transition

So Ashley, I've always been a big time procrastinator, stopping after every chore to admire my work and having a smoke as I plan my next project.  Eventhough I didn't need it or want it~it just got to be a habit which was hard to break as everyone here is well aware of.  Over time I took part in many quit programs, learning strategies along the way and putting them into practice.
This latest book offers many and varied suggestions and practices which basically amount to 'doing something else,' and changing habits to something positive like just quit procrastinating and get on with what has to be done.
Now I spend more time on doing my nails, for example, pampering my feet..you know I spend hours walking,-hiking up and down hills and exploring new directions.
An old friend always used to tell me, "It's all in the mind." and I laughed but now it just seems to be fact after breaking habits of long standing and thinking of better things, more positive ideas of health, etc.  You know the drill.
My son took me shopping today and called me a Hero.  Have you ever seen a peacock fan it's feathers?  That was me today.
I am very happy and sending my son lots of text messages on my new cell phone.
Don't worry; Bee Happy.  Live long and prosper:)
12 years ago 0 87 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Your Top 3- Things You Have Not Done

Tile the bathroom floor.
Lose ten pounds.
Read all my books.
12 years ago 0 87 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Topic: Did you know?

Death is a fact of life.  But so many young people dying in wars is a real tragedy.
Being afraid to live free of addiction is another real tragedy.
12 years ago 0 87 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Your guide to quitting ? What are Quit Aids?

No thankyou, imo, there are no safe crutches.  I know as I've tried them all.  Just do it!
12 years ago 0 87 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Myth or Fact? - Nicotine Patch

It didn't work for me.  More wasted money.
12 years ago 0 87 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Your guide to quitting ? Final Preparations

Just quit and enjoy life.  It can be as hard as we make it.  Some people I know had to give it up  to replace it with oxygen in tanks that they have to carry around.  That's the end of the line.  Choose now or have it done for us.
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Topic: Did you know?

he war in Afghanistan is in its tenth year. Tens of thousands of Afghan civilians have died, and 2,375 foreign troops have been killed, including 1,509 US and 360 British soldiers.