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.......I do believe some "junkie thinking" just entered, between my last post and sorting the laundry. Junkie thinking, as planning on when to throw away the smokes now, later today or in the morning. Might be the first time I have saw it that way. I may be bat crazy before this weekend is done!! I told myself....if no dizzy, then you got this.

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I have the owl picture printed out and taped to the wall. Your saying on owls, seeing, but not I, was very comforting, so I may put that quote on my Owl picture. I like the gum but those nicotine lozenges but did not like them and the pouches, are something I think I would get addicted to. I done some reserching on supplements and herbs for the dizziness, that may or may not help, so I have a plan in place on that. Before I throw away this pack of smokes, I took a motion sickness pill, then took a nap and at this point, I am not near as dizzy as I was. I had reached a point, where I was dizzy, regardless of sneaking a smoke or not smoking, so I knew that my body was getting terribly confused. I also got a Magnesium spray for my feet and the essential oils in those are a wonderful aroma. I also got liquid IV, which is electrolytes and a huge bag of LifeSaver hard candies. Few mints plus a king size Almond Joy Payday candy bar for little rewards along the way. And I have not used my diffuser yet, so good time to put Breath essential oil or black pepper or something soothing in it. I will be attempting this either this evening or first thing in the morning again. I will keep the gum on standby and only use it, if I am about to cave and go to the gas station, as for me, even tho it helps, it is just delaying this nicotine withdrawal, but in the end, my not inhaling on my lungs comes first, so if I need to do the gum or patch, I will. I remember asking my husband....do you think there is any way to make this withdrawal fun instead of miserable??? He was like....I don't know, but we can try. He said, bake all kinds of cookies, maybe. We shall see. I well recall several times, through the day.....I literally shouted NO and then slammed a kitchen cabinet door, as there is something about slamming a door, in the kitchen, that is oddly satisfying. I have two shih tzu dogs and both of them would look at me and slink off, lol. Thank you for your support....

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.)

Congratulations Kdad Here is a beer for every month Keep Going

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Hi @Muddled Quince. It’s great to read a little more of your story - thanks for sharing. Quitting is a wild ride at first! Our bodies need to detox, and our addictions throw a tantrum. Blood sugars, digestion, sleep, emotions, etc. can all go a little wackadoodle for a while. I love your strategy of having a list of projects/tasks to check off. Staying busy and distracted absolutely helps, as does exercise. Hydration is important. Curling up into a fetal position and hiding under a blanket is also legit, LOL. Don’t be afraid to use whatever tools you need to navigate the early days of withdrawal. I was a heavy smoker for 40+ years and I used mini-lozenges and gum to support my quit at first. I disliked both enough that long term dependence was not a big risk. But they did help early on, when my quit was still new and fragile. Remember that cravings are NOT commands. They are just loud, obnoxious commercials trying to sell you junk that you don’t need or want. You have the power to mentally change the channel, push the mute button, or walk away. Like you said about Next Thought. Each time you do that, your quit muscles get stronger. I remember early in my quit I used to shout, “Begone!” or “NOPE” (Not One Puff Ever) to banish the urges. It drove the cats bananas. The thing about owls is that they can see in the dark. By yourself, you may not yet be able to see through the darkness of your withdrawal struggles. But your owl can. It sees the lightness and the freedom that awaits you as a nonsmoker. You CAN do this! Find your inner fierce and protect that precious quit!

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Seeing that owl was really cool and definitely a sign. I'm sorry to hear about the dizziness, I sure hope you can get some relief. But I do know smoking won't help that! Glad to hear you have strong support at home as well as here, I know he is so proud of you. Keep posting. Stay strong...you can do it! KTQ

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Congratulations @Kdad. I remember all your struggles… so glad you have found your quitting groove!!

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So happy for you @Paul723. We all come to our “epiphany” in different ways… I’m certain your story will inspire others to quit. And you didn’t really think you would escape a dancing groundhog gif, did you?!

Whoa… 2 years already?! Time flies! Congrats to you @Stewbum!

Well done!