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Craves and Triggers

Hi Pen, (lovely to see you Lizzie,)
What a great trip I've had down memory lane reading through this thread.
 
New Quitters....there is a lot of wisdom in here, but you have to be patient and go through the thread...by the time you have done this, your crave may have subsided.
 
As for my craves....they are as old as the hills too....the triggers exist occasionally but I just love them as a chance to revel in the fact that I quit 6+ years ago.
 
Never look Back!  The Future is Ahead!
 
Love Lolly.  
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Triggers

Hello Kiwi and Shevie, it's great to see you again!
 
I'm with you both, it's all over and I am loving the feeling of freedom and relaxation.  No stresses or even my fight against cancer provide enough triggers to make me want to smoke again.
 
Never Look Back!  The Future is ahead!
 
Love Lolly.  
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Five Year Old Horse!

Yet another 'oldie' comes out of the woodwork to say Congratulations Mr Ed on your 5 years!  You have been such a force on this site and an inspiration to many!
 
Way to Go!     Love Lolly.  
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The Unsmokeables

Dear Duffis, 
 
I did not forget!.....just could not login to the site.  I put a post in Facebook yeterday instead!  It is so great to see so many 'old' friends on this thread.
 
Huge Congratulations to you on your 6th Anniversary!
 
Love Lolly.  
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Smoking as a stress reliever?

Hi Shevie,
 
I can relate to your post!  I've been at those traffic lights so many times, and it is so wonderful managing life's stresses without the other two!
 
New Quitters, if you can fight to get over the initial difficulties of quitting, there are so many more reweards to be had on the other side!
 
Love Lolly.  
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Sparky has 151 smoke free days!

Massive Congratulations Sparky!

Those months are mounting up and you are winning the battle!  You have succeeded at a hugely difficult time which makes it so much more important!
 
Much Love from Lolly. (presently in the UK) 
13 years ago 0 618 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sparky is 6 months smoke free!

Dear Sharon,
 
I so remember my six month anniversary...it meant so much and I did not have the mountains to climb, which you have had.  All the more reason for you to celebrate and reward yourself.  Congratulations!
 
Love Lolly.  
 
 
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HennyPenny has 3 smoke free years!

WAY TO GO HP!!!
 
Congratulations Henny Penny on your 3 years! 
 
Never Look Back!  The Future is ahead!
 
Love Lolly.  
13 years ago 0 618 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Long-term Quitter side effects?

Hi BS,
 
It sounds like you are both stressed and over-tired.  Both of these things can cause your body to give you a warning that you are over-doing things.  I doubt if your symptoms are to do with your quit as you have been quit for so long.
 
Your symptoms should not be ignored however, and I'd suggest you see your doctor and have it checked out.  I never really had the phlegm clear up, even after nearly 7 years......caused by some COPD from 40 years of smoking!  It does get worse when I'm stressed or tired, but I'd still suggest you see a doctor to be sure.
 
Love Lolly.  
 
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Eight Years

Congratulations to you Lizzie!!!
 
You were my mentor and a good friend.  I remember the feelings when our Fergus died! 
 
Love Lolly.