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Melody



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August 19, 2004

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Location: Ontario

PostPosted: May 3, 2007 8:31 AM    Post subject: Hi Gang Reply with quote

Things that make you wonder
Why the despair when we Quit?
It's not real.
Neither is the happy ever after.
That's not realistic.
When did we decide a cig was the Happy Police?
It again is not real.
When we feel sad,angry,confused or lonely why do we believe a cig will help?
It can't it's just not realistic.
Why do we sometimes feel we need a cig to make us feel we belong?
It doesn't but that one is likely misery loves company.
The bottom line is when you decide to smoke you are deciding to punish yourself.
Why????
The day will come when what is real is life and some days it sucks whether you smoke or not.
Some days are Sunshine and Lolli Pop days and today is one of those for me.
I hope you all join me. Wink
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texas2step



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Posts: 793
Location: Texas

PostPosted: May 3, 2007 8:48 AM    Post subject: deep thoughts for the morning Reply with quote

You know, when I had some melancholy days after I first quit smoking I attributed it all to not smoking but that wasn't right. I had a sad day every now and then when I smoked but my brain didn't "remember" them the same way after I quit. I really don't have depression or serious lows and have even been accused of being too happy and up every now and then. But I really am a happy person most of the time.

I so love not smoking it's amazing to me each and every day. I still have a crave or thought every now and then but they're becoming rare and when they happen it's like I laugh at them for the most part. I can't imagine going back to smoking to try to find happiness - what a misplaced idea that is. I think it took my brain about 6 months to get it in that respect. But once you reach a certain point your brain has replaced all those "so sad I am not smoking" thoughts with new thoughts.

Just haven't been able to find out why I cannot run off the late afternoon once a week trigger that I hit some weeks. Out of the blue about 4 pm I want a ciggies so bad I could hop in the car and go buy some. Lasts only about 15 minutes but it's so strong a thought it feels like it's coming from someone else's brain. I keep trying different things when it hits me but I haven't found the right "removal tool" yet I guess or maybe as I have told myself before time is what's needed. My brain will let go of that last great urge when it's ready. So as long as I don't smoke, hey a crave or urge can't hurt me. I can choose not to smoke and that's a glorious feeling of freedom.

Wow didn't mean to turn into a book -Wink happy day all you no smokers

Texas
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Chrissy



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April 21, 2007

Posts: 101
Location: ohio

PostPosted: May 3, 2007 9:43 AM    Post subject: Hi back Reply with quote

I find doing anything physical makes me feel better, brisk walking, exercising, cleaning, i guess im sweatin the urges away and it works for me. Im having a smiley day too !! Chrissy~
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Seabrez



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Location: Gulf Coast

PostPosted: May 3, 2007 12:11 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Melody...quit means quit! Wink Cool Very Happy ...such a great saying..the one you started. It's so amazingly simple, and yet, we, in our blasted complex thinking, twist it into a big dilemilia. Thank you...for the bread crumbs! Wink Smile

Texas...hey, I like reading books! Laughing
Chrissy...ditto on the physical activity! Smile

Past the lollipops, Melody...it's a good day to savor one! Cool

Hugs
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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
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PostPosted: May 3, 2007 2:48 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

good thoughts, melody; thanks for stopping by to share them! Smile
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essie662



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Posts: 3388
Location: MI

PostPosted: May 3, 2007 9:37 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Melody - Nice to hear from you! Good thoughts, I'll join you in the Sunshine and Lollipop day, Thanks Boogie!
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