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Eric B.



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May 31, 2011

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PostPosted: June 21, 2011 3:21 PM    Post subject: My first quit. 3 weeks Reply with quote

Hi guys my name is Eric. I started smoking in the year 2000 from peer pressures to be "cool" when I was 14. Now I'm 25 years old and finally taken the plunge to quit with the turn of this decade and get this terrible habit out of my life.

The exact day I quit was on May 31st. So now I'm onto 3rd week beginning today. I choose cold turkey as my method. Smile honestly its not as hard as I first thought to go this many days but I know that there will be a long battle ahead of dealing with unforeseen psychological triggers for smoking. But I know I can take never take another puff.. I've been telling myself that everyday.


Thanks for reading. I'll look forward to reading and posting more on this board.
Very Happy

Eric
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GaryMahara



Quit Date:
April 22, 2011

Posts: 83
Location: SE Wisconsin

PostPosted: June 21, 2011 4:33 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Eric I'm some 40 days ahead of you in my quit. You're doing so well and you sound very motivated. We absolutely need to kick this habit while we still have a semblance of good health left in us.

Good luck to you and keep checking in.
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kannprint



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April 10, 2004

Posts: 4988
Location: St. Louis, MO

PostPosted: June 22, 2011 8:41 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats to both of you. Always remember, "You're only a puff away from a pack a day." Life as a non-smoker is terrific! Smile
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Mary Dude



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June 15, 2004

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA

PostPosted: June 25, 2011 5:23 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome Eric! Congrats on choosing freedom! You've got a really great start and just keep taking it one day at a time! Keep reading and posting and you'll be celebrating your first lunaversary before you know it! Note One Puff Ever!! Keep it going!!
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Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness!
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essie662



Quit Date:
April 14, 2004

Posts: 3388
Location: MI

PostPosted: June 25, 2011 9:31 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats on choosing freedom and welcome aboard, Eric. Keep reading and posting and choosing to be free!
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Eric B.



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PostPosted: June 26, 2011 3:24 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well thanks guys!

I just wanted to drop and by say I'm still going strong.
Now 3 weeks and 5 days quit. I've had a few moments where I seen a cigarette and wanted one but it was easy to "change the topic in my mind" get over it.

Also was at the doctor for bad abdominal pain since quitting, got told to take Metamucil since I probably have really bad constipation right now from quitting. Getting an ultrasound done too this weak just to check out. But my family doctor was very happy with my decision to quit.
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Mary Dude



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PostPosted: June 26, 2011 10:23 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

and lots of water!! Sorry to hear of your discomfort Eric. Not to be punny - but it will pass! But I think it is always a good idea to check with the doctor when there is pain!
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GaryMahara



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PostPosted: June 27, 2011 9:51 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

atta boy Eric. I'm glad to see you back here keeping us up to date. Stay on it.
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Eric B.



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PostPosted: June 27, 2011 9:45 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just found something really funny. I apparently quit on No smoking day. Which is a global initiative being advertised every year on may 31st to encourage people to quit tobacco and I didn't even know!

I wonder if its just quittance, or if it was something completely subliminal.
Buts that actually kind of cool. I can tell people I quit on no smoking day.

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GaryMahara



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PostPosted: June 28, 2011 8:36 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

....... and you'll never have a problem remembering your quit anniversary either.

Very Happy
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PostPosted: June 29, 2011 10:30 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

good job, eric - keep it going! Smile
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Eric B.



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PostPosted: June 1, 2012 9:18 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just to drop and and let you guys know I'm @ 1 year now quit. Woot. Smile
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kannprint



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PostPosted: June 1, 2012 9:24 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats!!! That's a great milestone. Smile
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essie662



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PostPosted: June 2, 2012 12:18 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Happy 1st Eric!
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Cowgirl UP!



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PostPosted: June 11, 2012 9:25 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

you da man Eric...celebrate....get yourself a reward......
Kay
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