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[expat3]

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PS I'm thinking of using the patch and just drinking lots of water plus stock up on regular sugar-free gum and mints. The nicotine gum makes me ill. The last time I stopped smoking I only lasted 3 months but I am determined this time to quit for good.

[Pie]

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Hi Katie and expat,

So glad to have your company here on the no butts wagon. I used the nicotine gum years ago in an unsuccessful attempt to quit. It pulled out all of my fillings. Dang Irish teeth!

Expat, lots of water is always good. Not sure what's made the difference for me this time, maybe the Chantix? Not sure I ever believed I could truly get free of my nicotine addiction, but looks like that's what happening. What a blessing!

Pie

[KatieB]

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Pie - you are doing brilliantly and are an inspiration on here, like one2many.. I want to join you guys and gets heaps of NF days behind me!
expat - ONLY 3 months?? 3 months was fantastic to give up for! i'm sure you can do it for good this time, you have our support.. xx

[TalulaBlue]

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Hey Y'all

Well that's day 2 NF almost done. Been really busy today so not really had time to crave. The only time i really missed a cig today was right after my dinner, caught myself reaching out to where i used to keep em, nothing there, i thought "huh" then the penny dropped, I DON'T SMOKE I have some niquitin mini mints but so far haven't needed them but they're always there just incase.

Well done on jumping back aboard Katie and keep up the good work Pie. we'll keep a seat for you expat

Wishing us all strength for another NF day tomorrow!

TBx

[IAD]

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Even magic catipillars get cancer !! Keep the smoking out of your life ! IAD

[one2many]

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GREAT going guys!!!!

[KatieB]

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Thanks for the support IAD and one2many,
Day 2 NF for me today! I am coughing a fair bit,.. i think my lungs are wanting to get rid of all the crap the cigs accumulated; I feel healthier already!
I sooo want to quit for good this time.. I hope everyone has a fab NF day today..
xxx

[Pie]

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Hi Katie,

WooHoo for day 2! You could be in for a bumpy ride on day 3, so fasten your seatbelt! Once I got past day 3/4, this wagon ride really smoothed out. So glad you're aboard.

Pie

[KatieB]

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Thanks Pie,
I will find working tonight will be tough.. I am used to going out to smoke when things get stressful.. but I am determined to hang in there and find other ways to destress.. I have a stress-ball on the ready!

[TalulaBlue]

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Hey Butt Kickers,

Oh man i feel soooooooo shitty today, 16 days AF, day 3 NF and i feel like i've been hit by a bus or something, heads pounding, ribs are aching from lots of coughing, nose is running like a river. Someone please tell me this gets better. Going back to bed, c y'as later.

TBx

[one2many]

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It gets better..I cannot express that enough...it really does get better....

Just think of all the nastiness you are feeling as your body healing, clearing out, recovering, adjusting, changing, getting better....

Rest as much as you can, eat what you want, be good to yourself.

Your body is gonna thank you so much for this gift you are giving it.....habg in there and it will get better, I promise xx

Pie, you are bleedin ROCKIN it!!!!

Come on Katie, you are doing it.....keep going!!

[KatieB]

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Hey all,
Day 2 nearly over and out for me! I have managed to get through my shift at work without wanting a cig! When I felt stressed, I went and talked to my partner, or chewed some gum.. it feels great!
I am going to be extra vigilant tomorrow as ive heard Day 3 can be tough..
Talulablue - you are doing fantastic! keep it up, your body will thank you in the long run and you'll be feeling healthier than ever soon..
Thanks for the support oney!
take care all, back tomorrow
xxx

[one2many]

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Day 3 is the hardest but don't think of it like that..think of it as the day that you are gonna GET OVER and WING IT!!

YOU GO GIRL!

[Pie]

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Good morning Talula, Oney, Katie!

Happy smoke-free Saturday to you all. Quitmeter shows 228 cigarettes not smoked, so more than one carton, right? I like that!! Still need to climb back on the AF wagon, but determined to keep my seat right here while I figure it out.

Oney, I'm grateful to you for starting this thread, sharing your success, and cheering us on. You bleedin' rock, yourself!!

Pie

[FallenAngel]

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How wonderful it is to see all the new people on this thread starting their NF journey!

Although it can be very tough going in the beginning; remember, it is those things that we work the hardest at, that we value the most.
We need to look at things a bit differently when we take on something like this... we need to remind ourselves that just because something is difficult doesn't mean that we need to look at it in a negative way... we need to look at it as a challenge... and an opportunity. An opportunity to show how strong we are, and what we can accomplish when we put our minds to it.
I wish all of you strength & focus to get you through the tough times, and the vision to see what rewards lie ahead just beyond the horizon of today's battles.