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Hi Trish, SSC has a 'sister site' for anxiety. I'm sure a moderator will be around shorty and give that addy to you if you'd like some 'extra' help. I doubt you will have this problem forever. When we quit smoking, we need to acquire some new coping skills for our range of emotions. In the past we smoked to cope. Now we are non smokers and need to learn how to cope with life like any other non smoker does. So be patient with yourself and work on acquiring & practicing those new coping skills. You are going to be ok. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 111 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,344 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $444 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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18 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Trish, Free is right, we do have a sister site that will teach you how to control your anxiety. [url=http://www.paniccenter.net/]Click here[/url] Many quitters struggle to deal with their emotions in an appropriate way. Learning how to cope effectively doesn't happen overnight. Just like your quit it takes practice. To cope with stressful times, some people choose to keep a journal or walk away from the situation for five minutes. Others choose to learn and utilize relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation or deep breathing. The flip side to this is some people get their anger and frustration out by getting active: a run, a walk, kick boxing, aerobics... Some phone a friend, others post here, put on their favorite song and scream it out, punch pillows... whatever works for you. Hope this helps. Danielle ____________________________ The SSC Support Team
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Take some deep breaths, Trish. You won't end up a pill junkie for the rest of your life. Patience. That's your biggest ally right now. You will level out in time. It will be a slow process, but it will happen. Just don't let it upset you. These attacks are sort of self-sustaining: you get stressed, you worry about it, that stresses you more, you worry more, etc, etc. Keep up the good quit, Trish. It will all work out. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 465 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,309 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1767 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 86 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

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