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6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Things are going well so far - my husband is going for walks as well. The fact that it is nice outside and we can garden helps a lot.

A big trigger, which I can't avoid, is happening this week. We have decided to euthanize our beloved Cleo (approx. 15 years old dog, diabetic, blind, deaf, very little energy) this week, given her quality of life has declined so markedly in the past few months. She is falling quite a bit now, and has injured herself. We are incredibly sad about this - Cleo has got such a beautiful soul - and even the thought of doing this makes me want to have a cigarette.

But I won't. I am going to sit with the pain and heartache, and acknowledge it, and I am going to walk and garden. And be sad.

That's the plan.

Pouvoir

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6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 808

Hi Pouvoir,

Big congratulations on your first full week as a quitter!!!

It's good to hear that you are feeling pretty good about it too. Sounds like your quit journey is going good for you so far. Hope the rest of your journey will be as easy or easier than your first week was.

More energy now, and i'm sure there are other things that are changing for you too. Food tasting better, and the aromas are a little stronger and more intense now. How is your husband doing on his quit journey? Is he still hanging in there too? Does he go on the walks with you? Whatever you are doing to help you on your quit, keep doing it because you're doing great!

Stay strong, and watch out for those triggers.

Not One Puff Ever

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Tim

6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Thanks to everyone for the support - it really helps and it is greatly appreciated.

Today is Day 7 as a non-smoker. There are moments when I really miss it, but overall I'm feeling pretty good.

For me, at least, the walking really helps. Also, I think I'm feeling less tired, which is awesome.

The plan is to keep moving forward with this.

Pouvoir.

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6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Stick with it Pouvoir, you're doing it! I love the idea of making walks your "new thing" with your husband. Finding other ways to satisfy what I was *really* after every time I wanted a smoke was really important for the success of my quit. It sounds like that bonding moment with your husband is what you're seeking, not the cigarette itself, and you sound very self-aware to do the same work around some of your other smoking cues. Keep us posted, I love reading along with quit journeys here.

6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Good for you!!! You have almost flushed the nicotine out of your system....it takes 3-4 days. Cranky? Haha l can relate. Youre entitled at this stage of your quit. So great that you have your husband to lean on for support and a wondeful thing to be striving for together. Better to be walking and improving health than destroying it by smoking. Keep at it

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6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

I am starting day 3 as a non-smoker. I'm keeping busy, chewing a lot of gum and going for lots of walks. By the end of the day, I feel more tired than usual and I'm pretty cranky, but I'm keeping with it. My husband is quitting with me, and this helps.

Thanks for checking in on me, Tim. I'll keep you posted.

Pouvoir.

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6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 808

Hi Pouvoir,

It's been 2 days since you were going to quit, how are things going for you? Have you quit yet? I wish you the best!

Stay strong.

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Tim

6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Thanks Tim. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Pouvoir

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6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 808

Hi Pouvoir,

Two more days until you start you quit journey. Being nervous is normal for a lot of people. Not knowing what "perils" lie ahead can be scary. One day, one hour, one minute at a time... that's the only way you can do this. Just concentrate on the here and now and try not to worry about tomorrow until it gets here. Try and have your first few days already planned out ahead so you do not have to think about to much. Try and keep busy too. Some of the things I used to help out in the beginning was a straw, to inhale through and keep between the fingers. (Sounds kind of corny but it did help me) I also used a stress ball to squeeze the living daylights out of.

I had a pocket full of mints to keep my mouth busy too. Fruits and veggies would be better for you, but I used sweets to take the edge off. Whatever works for you. The end result is what matters. Conquering this addiction for the rest of your life! Check out the "avoiding relapse and slipping" forum. I have a "tips for a successful quit" thread in there that might give you some more ideas.

Keep a "can do" attitude with you at all times and will be able to do this. You never know, it might even turn out to be easier than you thought it would be.

Stay strong Pouvoir.

Not One Puff Ever.

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Tim

6 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Thanks Tim. I am getting a bit nervous that I'm going to fail at this. The approach that I am taking this time is to take it one day at a time, and to let the days add up. I love being outdoors and I am retired, so I plan to walk around the block at the times when I usually have a cigarette with my husband. Do you have any other advice for me, something that helped you? If so, I would appreciate it very much.

Thanks.

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