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greetings

hi everyone!! am starting my new life tomorrow.. did my research and found this amazing group before l did (u guys are having fun here! and look like really connected, thank god) l ve been observing myself for a while, found my difficult links, found strategies, so l think it will be easier than my previous attempts.. my biggest concern is the support l dont get from my friends who are mostly addicts not willing to quit. anyway.. wish me luck, it will be a hard day tomorrow:) thanks..
16 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I quit after reading a book :-)

hi everyone! l also read the book, it just gave me the idea that l should quit which l already knew:) l didnt understand the method it was talking about (how dumb am l:))) actually the search l made on the net helped me much more.. l strongly beilive that there is no one way, every single person is another case. You are the only one who knows what works best for you. the only way to get lost is changing your direction:) enjoy every minute of success!
16 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
l have a question..

my official quit day is tomorrow, but l have been reducing it before the official date .. the cravings are ok, l can handle them.. my question is, l am feeling tired all the time! l feel like crying all the time for no apparent reason at all! and my voice started to change.. l knew that l was going to face some syptoms, but this soon?? l havent even quit yet! anyone experienced anything like this before?
16 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
greetings

thank you all so much! l would never want to dissapoint people like you, so l have one more reason to quit now:) everybody is so wise about this issue and really supportive here.. this is my first day, and l am really excited. it has been already 11 hours, and l am feeling great! the most difficult time for me was the morning, but last week l only let myself smoke in the evenings, so l practiced this:) of course l am planning to sleep early today, lol l really appreciate the support and wisdom l find here. l am a non smoker now!!
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l have a question..

good morning.. thank you for all your replies, it is amazing to see how supportive people here are! this is my first day, 11 hours gone already(6 of them asleep:)). but the most difficult morning hours passed, and l am still feeling great. straightflop, you are right about symptoms being worse yesterday because l am starving myself, maybe it was not the best idea to reduce it at first, but l am sure l would not survive the day knowing l will never smoke at that point. l just did not let myself smoke during the day, focusing on the evening helped me a lot. and now, having practiced about the mornings is helping me. now sounds a little pathetic, l know:) Casey & Penitent, thank you for the warnings about seeing a doctor if the symptoms get worse, l would never do that assuming it was normal. l am feeling much better now actually. if it is getting easier day by day, l think l will be fine:) bresmama, l am not on any medication, l am going cold turkey, but l might need some antidepressants soon:) l didnt know that even switching could cause the symptoms, but now that l think, it makes sense. and sparky, l liked the hug thing:) l am trying to get water more than ever, and somebody just suggested to try to put a bit of black pepper in my mouth, lol. l dont like the idea, but l know that pepper will kill me, so the craving will stop:) if l need to, l will give it a try (l still wish it does not come to that point,lol) l will let you know. thank you all. have a nice day1
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Day 3

good morning seamus! l am sure today will be much more easier than yesterday for you, just wanted to wish you luck. have a nice day..
16 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
thinking

hello seamus, you know that the hardest part is to set your mind. l think you are facing the right direction no matter what. people say it takes several attempts to finally quit, so think of it as phases of quitting, not 'failed attempts'. and the good news is, if you try one more time nowadays, your symptoms will be much less than the last time, because you have already done with the hardest part. l am not so far along, this is my third day yet. l would be delighted if you decide to join me! l beilive you will make it, whenever you decide to start. please stay in touch
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Driving me crazy

hi andrew, of course it gets better, every day is easier than the previous one.. isn't it? it is my third day only, and of course there are people who know what to say better than me, just wanted to let you know, we are here for you.. besides, can you imagine how inspiring you are for me right now? you survived 3 weeks! as far as l hear there are certain points you have that terrible craving, it is just because you feel like you succeed something and god knows for how many years we light up one when we finish something! dont be hard on yourself, breath deep, and keep going! the hardest part is over!
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embarassed

just wanted to say it is unbeilivable how inspiring this post is, lady:) the way you put words together, wow! l too am printing the post sam:)