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The Junkie Strikes!!!!!

Jan, that voice is trying to trick you. Don't fall for it. lol.
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One more question - Cravings and the Patch

Trust me, you're not alone. Today I had a salami snadwich for lunch and didn't think about a cigarette at all until I finished eating and then it hit me hard. :( But I just try hard to distract myself. btw. I have a persian cat that is the love of my life. His name is walter, he's a diva. Good luck and please post pics of your new fur baby if you bring him home :)
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Redefining fun

Thanks, I respect your response :) Not that smoking persay was fun, maybe it was for me a little. But the activities I surrounded myself with were fun and were better when smoking a cigarette. Now it seems like going to a bar, hanging out with friends, having a glass of wine at home while watching a movie are not going to be as fun anymore. I understand, some day those activities will be fun again, but not for a long time. I find myself trying to go to bed as soon as the sun sets to avoid that void. :(
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Total sadness

aww i'm so sorry. I have quit so many times. I know it sucks but you can do it, and you will do it when you're really ready.
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Am I going to spend the rest of my life hiding under the blankets?

I wish I could tell you soemthing to help you feel better. Maybe you and I should be roomies. lol I hope it gets better sweetie.
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Redefining fun

How are we suppose to have fun now that we quit smoking? Does this worry or bother anyone? Please no candy covered responses. I would really like to know how everyone feels about this. :)
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One more question - Cravings and the Patch

You and I are going through the same exact thing. Especially after a nice evening hardy meal. It's like I almost forget I quit smoking then it hits me and I get really irritable. I'm doing the patch now for 3 days and I can still feel the taste of the nicotine in my tongue, sort of, if that makes any sense. The best thing for me is to take a hot shower and get ready for bed. I usually take a sleep aid and try to fall asleep as soon as possible. Reading and watching tv in bed helps me too until I nod off. good luck windy :)
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Guess what :(

I'm still a NON-SMOKER!!!! :p
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Mama is 3 months

Congrats!! ;)
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I was a good girl girl today

what does hitting the beach mean? My milage Since Sunday, September 17, 2006, I've been smoke-free for: 2 Days, 10 Hours, 5 Minutes, 24 Seconds. I have saved $11.04 by not smoking 48 cigarettes. By not smoking I have added 4 Hours, 49 Minutes, 54 seconds. to my life expectancy.