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Seabrez
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Posted: November 24, 2008 10:29 AM Post subject: How's It Going (for the Newbies)? |
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Morning Quit Friends,
Just wondering this morning how the newbies are faring with their quits. So, how's the quit going for you?
Big Hugs _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: November 25, 2008 12:03 AM Post subject: |
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well, i'm not a newbie, but i thought i'd answer anyway: my quit's going really well; it was rough at first, but it smoothed out quite a bit after the first couple of months or so, then there were a few more rough patches, but it smoothed out a bit more after about the 6 month mark, then there was a bit more turbulence, but it really smoothed out a lot by the end of the first year.
there have been isolated pockets of turbulence since then (particularly the third year, due to some personal issues), but, at this point, i'd have to really do some serious pondering to even remember the last time i had a crave...
thanks for asking. _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
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Seabrez
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Posted: November 25, 2008 12:49 AM Post subject: |
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Kevin....thanks for sharing! Maybe you could change the title of the thread to just "How's your quit going?"
Might as well answer myself....
Going good for the most part. Rarely think of it...except for the great once in awhile happening like the other night. For me it boiled down to acceptance, and embracing life without smoking. Being settled once and for all. It is truly about loving the new me!!
Hugs!! _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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jimotter
Quit Date: November 19, 2003
Posts: 2411 Location: Everett Washington
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Posted: November 25, 2008 6:16 AM Post subject: |
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Hi Deb and Kevin. My quit I will say has become quite strong and I believe stable. I too have had my moments. I must be hnest tho', I can not remember the last time I had to do any pondering about to smoke or not to smoke. But, I also know that I must never let my guard down, the addict in me could wake up.
Jim _________________
Never give up on yourself. We are so worth the effort. Smoking creates nothing but misery for us and those around us. Smoking is socially unacceptable everywhere we go. |
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nicfirth
Quit Date: July 17, 2008
Posts: 383 Location: England
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Posted: November 25, 2008 6:47 AM Post subject: |
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As far as I am concerned my quit is going great!
This is the 1st time I have got to the stage where I have actually allowed myself to believe that I will never smoke again.
Initially that statement would have filled me with anxiety and self doubt. Now it fills me with hope and determination.
There are points almost every day when I feel that I might fancy a smoke, I don't want one and its not a craving, but its a reminder that I spent years and years doing things one way and now that has changed.
I have a long way to go, but I feel that I now have the right mindset to make this quit permanent. _________________
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Kissimee
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Posted: November 25, 2008 7:35 AM Post subject: |
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well i'm a noob and it's going well....had some urges, talked..well demanded them to go away...reassured myself I wasn't going to smoke...and tried to be done with it. And if that didn't work, I drank ice water and ate something. I'm sure that's not the answer but one croc at a time.
Tracy - Free and Healing for Twenty One Days, 22 Hours and 35 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 1 Day and 12 Hours, by avoiding the use of 439 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $81.26.
Thank God for small (strike that LARGE) miracles!
Woohooo!
Edit...Noticed one quit meter doesn't line up with the other...the one at the bottom thinks I quit at a different time..darn! _________________
I can NOT control the addiction because if I could, it would NOT be an addiction...BUT I can control ME, the addict.
~Tracy
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pinkpearl
Quit Date: June 30, 2007
Posts: 1667 Location: Illinois
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Posted: November 25, 2008 11:12 AM Post subject: |
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nicfirth wrote: |
As far as I am concerned my quit is going great!
This is the 1st time I have got to the stage where I have actually allowed myself to believe that I will never smoke again.
Initially that statement would have filled me with anxiety and self doubt. Now it fills me with hope and determination.
There are points almost every day when I feel that I might fancy a smoke, I don't want one and its not a craving, but its a reminder that I spent years and years doing things one way and now that has changed.
I have a long way to go, but I feel that I now have the right mindset to make this quit permanent. |
Thats great Nic!!!! _________________
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kannprint
Quit Date: April 10, 2004
Posts: 4988 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Posted: November 25, 2008 11:56 AM Post subject: |
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Maybe it's senility but I really don't remember myself as a smoker. Life is wonderful as a free person; breathing deeply, smelling food and flowers, tasting food (probably a little too much of that) and enjoying no longer being tied to a pack and a lighter. I just wish current smokers could know what freedom is like. It surely would assist them in quitting. _________________
LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH.
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nicfirth
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Posted: November 25, 2008 12:09 PM Post subject: |
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pinkpearl wrote: |
Thats great Nic!!!! |
Yes its Bloomin marvellous _________________
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Seabrez
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Posted: November 25, 2008 12:18 PM Post subject: |
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kannprint wrote: |
I just wish current smokers could know what freedom is like. It surely would assist them in quitting. |
Jo,
Was thinking along those lines the other day. The difference between the two. And why I struggled for so long with getting there. It's just that....knowing the freeness....knowing how good life is without it. Called it embracing...but it goes deeper than that..a real joy deep inside about being quit. When it comes right down to it...I believe this is what keeps us from going back...enjoying what we do and definitely have not smoking.
And you're right....if they could only get ahold of this...they would do all they could to get quit. Cause it is so wonderful. Too bad we can't bottle freedom and give others a taste of it.
Hugs!! _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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Seabrez
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Posted: November 25, 2008 1:59 PM Post subject: |
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Thanks Kevin on the title change
Hugs! _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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erickg23
Quit Date: February 6, 2012
Posts: 119 Location: Elkridge, MD
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Posted: November 25, 2008 2:30 PM Post subject: |
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Its going great...feeling better all ready! I'm on my 3rd day and don't miss it at all. Well I can't say at all cause I still get the urge here and there. But I have goals and I replace my thoughts with them goals when I thinking about smoking. Helps me stay true to the quit. Will stay in touch
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Kissimee
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Posted: November 25, 2008 3:23 PM Post subject: |
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Good for you, Erick!!! I liked your post!!! _________________
I can NOT control the addiction because if I could, it would NOT be an addiction...BUT I can control ME, the addict.
~Tracy
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: November 25, 2008 11:27 PM Post subject: |
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My quit is going very well - thank your very much! I will say there are moments when things feel a little weak - and vulnerable - but for the most part I'm very content not smoking - and quitting was one of the very best decisions I've ever made. No regrets about quitting - always had lots of regrets about starting to smoke make back when. Now - I really love the freedom! _________________
Mary D.
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Seabrez
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Posted: November 26, 2008 11:51 AM Post subject: |
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Cool!!! Whether long time quit or new quit...hearing the same thing...
going well, glad I did, best thing I ever did, determined, hope, goals, loving it, strong and stable, content, a miracle, life is wonderful...
all reflecting a positive attitude and thankfullness!
Hmmm....secret to a sticky quit! I believe so!
Amen to Freedom and Being Quit!
Hugs! _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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