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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 10:29 am
9. Trust me, I could very easily smoke all nine in an hour because I know its the end.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 10:56 am
Here is a tip Twinkie, as you smoke these last cigarettes really take the time to notice them, notice what they taste like, notice what your mouth feels like, smell the smoke, feel each drag of the hot smoke going into your lungs, think about what chemicals are going into you, think of the black spots you are putting on your lungs, think of the poison you are inhaling. Ask yourself what they do for you, tell yourself that you hate them, open up your mind that you have to finish them , that you have to get through it, not that you are running out but stress that soon, very soon you will never have to do this again, realize that you will soon never be controlled by them again and be proud of yourself.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 11:08 am
Wow, LL, that really puts it in perspective. Probably the best thing that could happen right now would be a coughing fit and these days those are easy to come by. I can almost feel each cig killing me lately. That's why I know I have to quit. My body can't take anymore.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 3:21 pm
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 3:41 pm
C'mon Twinks! I'm cheering for ya even while on my death bed! Feels like it anyway...I've been sick all day.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 4:14 pm
I know, Nick! I posted in your folder and I'll repeat, I hope you get better soon. I know what is must be taking for you to be here to encourage me too and I want to thank all of you for helping me! With your help I can do this!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 4:55 pm
After smoking for 40 years I am about to smoke my last cigarette. Now my lungs can heal a little bit and breathing will be easier.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 4:56 pm
Twinkie ... you can do it!!!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 5:20 pm
Thanks Vacanick! I immediately started eating! I think that is going to present a problem if it keeps up. I need to find something else to do.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 5:25 pm
Chew gum or do a puzzle to keep your hands busy. It's going to take a little time to get your mind off your next cigarette ... hopefully Nick or LL will come with some helpful tips! Good for you!!!! 
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 5:25 pm
Oh Yippee!! I found all of the Cigarest stuff from last year! Gum, vitamins, and mints. I'm so happy!
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 8:20 pm
Brush your teeth a lot, it helped me, also drink lots of orange juice or any fruit juice, that helps too. Another thing I did for the first few days, I just went to bed and read books, slept, whatever, I never smoked in my bedroom so that helped, try to occupy your time with things that you never smoked with. Remember the next few days are not going to be easy and there will be many times that you want to give in, but just do it one hour at a time, or 15 minutes whatever you need. After 3 or 4 days it will get much easier and then you will notice a differance almost everyday. Keep telling yourself this "I am a non smoker and I am proud of myself", say to yourself, say it out loud, keep saying it and soon you will believe it and the battle will be won.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 8:23 pm
One thing that may help is to brush your teeth after every time you eat and use a strong mouth wash. The theory is that no one likes to smoke with a clean minty fresh mouth and besides it makes it harder to enjoy the cigarette.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 8:46 pm
There are no cigs in the house, Chili, so there wouldn't be any enjoying one. Its been almost 4 hours now and I'm jonesing pretty bad. I jump up and do something during every commercial. The kitchen is spotless. I sure wish I could go to sleep right now and sleep for about 24 hours.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 8:47 pm
Goooooooooo Twinkie!!!!! Today is the first day of the rest of your life. May it be a long one.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 9:02 pm
{{{Twinkie}}}
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 9:07 pm
Right now ... light a candle Twinkie and make the house smell nice! Big hugs to you!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 9:18 pm
{{{Twinkie}}}
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 10:08 pm
Wow! Thanks so much, you guys! Vacanick, that is so funny. I just blew out all of the candles because I no longer need to burn them to get rid of the cig smoke. LOL Its the first time since last summer that I haven't had candles burning. In the summer when the windows are all open I didn't need them, only in the winter. Now, I'll only need to burn one when I'm feeling romantic. LOL I'm going to try to sleep now. I took an OTC sleeping pill so I really hope I'm out for the night.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, February 23, 2007 - 12:50 am
Its been 8 hours and I'm hating every minute of it. I slept for an hour. Great. Wouldn't you know that NOW I can't sleep when I've been sleeping doubletime for a month. grrrr
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, February 23, 2007 - 5:26 am
Hang in there Twinkie..you can do it. remember to take deep breaths. I would also go back into this thread a bit and read what others have done to overcome the cravings. Hang in there
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, February 23, 2007 - 5:44 am
Someone please shoot me. I have no wake up cigarette. I hate this.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, February 23, 2007 - 5:46 am
Hang in there Twinkie...you are starting a new life today..a healthy and better one. Go out (yes I know it is cold) bundle up and go out and get some fresh air into your lungs and take a brisk walk.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, February 23, 2007 - 6:27 am
Thanks, Skootz, but I'm not going out in this messy weather. Well, unless hubby wants to take me out tonight. I'm hoping I can go back to bed and sleep. If not I'll just lay there and cry.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, February 23, 2007 - 7:40 am
There there, Twinkie. Endure, Twinkster, just endure. When Halfunit quit, she kept her nonsmoking log in hours.
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