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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 10:47 am
I am back I find I have specific triggers. So, I am finding I have to give up the triggers! My triggers are Coffee, hot tea, driving, surfing, and having a cocktail. I got those lozenges made by Nicorette, and they do ok, but the directions are to not drink liquids while using the lozenge, and liquids are 3 of my triggers...LOL. Honestly, I find the only time I don't want to smoke is while I am watching a good tv show. I never did smoke while watching tv. But I can't spend my life watching tv..LOL When I was a kid and teen I had that thing called "Nervous Leg Syndrome" and it disappeared once I hit my 20's. Guess what? It's back. The lozenges do seem to help them, A LOT.
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 12:22 pm
Great to see you Naja! I was concerned that you had changed your mind about quitting. I am already finding that I am losing many of my associations with triggers. (day 25 today) I have been using the patches so I know that the triggers are ingrained habits rather than physical cravings but they can still be difficult at times. Hang in there and let us know how you are doing. Joyce
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 3:56 pm
Lawrie, I have not changed my mind. Period. I just feel weak right now. I know I can do it, but I have I also know I won't be able to bypass the bitching and "me me me" stage. Right now I can barely sit still while surfing. I KNOW I can do it.
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 5:28 pm
Good to hear. Sounds like you have the right attitude about it. I think that sometimes you just have to indulge yourself in the beginning and focus on what's important. I'm still just learning myself. I had a few weak moments yesterday but today was great. We can both do it!
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 8:36 pm
YOU CAN DO IT NAJA!!!!

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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 6:38 am
Naja you can do it. it has been 8 weeks for me I was even around smokers on Saturday and trust me the temptation was there.
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Imbewitched
Member
03-08-2002
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 8:16 am
Lawrie - Thank you so much for sharing the Quitnet website. I had been thinking about quitting for some time but just hadn't done it. Now I am 3 days, 13 hours, 18 minutes and 23 seconds smoke free. 43 cigarettes not smoked. $9.00 and 7 hours of your life saved.
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Imbewitched
Member
03-08-2002
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 8:19 am
And a big WAY TO GO to all you other "quitters". Keep up the great work. 
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 10:43 am
Great decision Imbewitched! A bracelet for you today! That website is such a supportive resource. I'm not sure I would have gotten to 26 days, 5 hours, 46 minutes and 13 seconds without it.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 2:09 pm
Congratulations Imbewitched & everyone else. It will get easier, believe me.
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Imbewitched
Member
03-08-2002
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 7:16 am
Thank you Retired. I'm keeping the "one day at a time" mindset. And it seems to be working.
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Sue
Member
06-02-2005
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 9:05 am
I have started Wellbutrin today so in 2 weeks time I shall be a non smoker. Man I hope I can do this cause I am sad already just starting the pills. The feeling of losing my best friend is very overwhelming. Congrats to all of you that have quit!!
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:08 am
Sue; Congrats on your decision! I was too afraid to try for a very long time. Strange thing for me was to discover that the anticipation of quitting was much worse than the actual quitting. It is very liberating to not have to worry about being able to find a place and time to spend with my ex-friend. Keep strong in the knowledge that you CAN do this and ask for support when you need it. I notice that you are also in Alberta. Quitnet.com that I mentioned earlier is subsidized in Alberta. You should automatically be upgraded to a premium membership when you sign up. http://alberta.quitnet.com/
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 11:11 am
Congratulations Sue (and everyone else)! You will eventually learn that cigs are not your best friend. Read my post above. Put the money aside that you would normally spend on cigs and plan a big purchase for yourself. Do the "one day at a time" like Imbewitched. It works for more than cigs. All we really have is this one day, minute, hour. Make the best of it. Don't look back, just ahead to how much better you will feel. Drink plenty of water & snack on carrot sticks, celery, fruit, chew gum, and get walking to get the endorphins going. The urges will go away in time.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 2:24 pm
I think maybe it's so noticeable because I gave up coffee too, but in just this short time, my teeth have brightened up so much with just my normal brushing.
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 3:45 pm
My teeth are still far from white but they are definitely improved. And I have probably increased my coffee intake. I enjoy those little improvements that I hadn't been expecting.
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Sue
Member
06-02-2005
| Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 6:47 am
Retired and Lawrie, thank you for your advice and encouragement. I will check out quitnet.com. I may be in here alot for support for the first little while.
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 8:10 am
Hi Sue; I usually check here a couple of times a day or feel free to send me a message if you are in need of support or a distraction. I think that you will find lots of support at quitnet. (Usually anyhow - apparently the mods there were kept pretty busy yesterday. Love those mods!)
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 8:57 pm
Wowie zowie! I need to leave for a couple weeks more often. All these new people quitting. Yay non-smokers! One day at a time. All of us here probably know about that "losing your best friend" thing. I was SO sad on my first day. But, as Retired said above, you will one day learn that you never had that best friend, and you were actually hanging out with a murderer. You just didn't want to realize it at the time.
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Imbewitched
Member
03-08-2002
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 6:01 am
Just wanted to drop in to say good morning to the new ex-smokers and to the great support group that come in here to cheer us on. Thank ya'll so much. Sam D6
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 6:50 am
Thanks Imbewitched! And thanks all supporters here! I can report that yesterday I went to a lower dosage patch with no noticeable effects. Joyce D30
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 7:22 am
Way to go, Lawrie!
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 10:32 am
Keep it up all non-smokers! You CAN do it!
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 1:18 pm
Congratulations all!!
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 3:17 pm
Thanks to everyone who has offered support here. It truly means a lot!
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