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I've been watching this storm as it moved into Fla. and the Ga. You're right ... a real rainmaker this one is. It always shocks me how these storms can continue to make so much rain for suc a long period of time once they make landfall. Batten down the hatches @johnny5, looks like N. Car. is gonna see this one Thursday. Stay safe and hope for the best rain wise Based on the early view I'm seeing around Raleigh mid-day Thursday, the really nasty stuff is southwest of you but still close. Of course that could change by then. Hoping for the best outcome for you! That nasty stuff in the screenshot (purple area) is calling for a dumping of 34.6 mm of rain over a 3 hour period - that's a lot of rain

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NOPE!! Not the day before spinal injections.

@tocevoD Everyday it will get easier. Just keep focused on that freedom.

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

@DenaliBlues, I felt the same. How could we not feel at a loss. We smoked for every event in our lives. We smoked when we were celebrating, smoked when we were stressed. smoked when we were bored and smoked when we were depressed. How powerful we made that cigarette. The humor and people on this site kept me up and laughing. They showed me where my power was.

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It was really nice today in NYC, low humidity as well. I didn't have to put my AC on until later on in the day. Normally it runs all day and night in the summer. My favorite season is the Fall....not too hot, not too cold!

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Sazerac Quit Date: October 23, 2013, A Good Day to be Free. Posted August 30, 2018 Here is an article I found googling around dealing with the Quitting Smoking Blues. This is from the Very Well Mind website Depression Related to Quitting Smoking How to Deal With the Temporary Mood Changes By Terry Martin | Reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Updated August 29, 2018 Quitting smoking is difficult enough when you're feeling happy. Unfortunately, it can become further challenging due to depression—a common complaint early on in smoking cessation. Knowing what you may experience as you work to become smoke-free can better prepare you for the journey ahead. If you start to feel depressed after quitting tobacco and your low mood doesn't pass after a few weeks or gets worse, be sure to check in with your doctor for advice. Physical and Psychological Changes Nicotine withdrawal is the primary reason for the temporary depression you may experience after quitting smoking. When you use nicotine on a regular basis, your body and brain become dependent on it, as the nicotine bonds with your brain receptors to trigger the release of dopamine, the "feel-good" hormone. Once you stop smoking and are producing less dopamine than your body and mind have become accustomed to, it is normal to react with low moods and depressed feelings. Lack of nicotine also means losing the "companion" that you thought helped you manage everything from anger to fatigue, which leaves most new ex-smokers feeling empty and adrift for a time. Luckily, for most, the condition is a byproduct of smoking cessation and is temporary. Some common symptoms of depression that you may experience when you stop smoking include: Sleeplessness Sadness Difficulty concentrating Anxiety or an "empty" feeling Fatigue Changes in appetite (eating more or less) Loss of interest in hobbies and activities Emotional irritability You may experience one, some, or all of these at one point or another, and to varying degrees. Coping Techniques Quitting tobacco is a big change in lifestyle, and you should expect to react, to some degree, both emotionally and physically. You are also at an increased risk of suffering a smoking relapse during periods of depression caused by smoking cessation. It is hard to stay focused and maintain the resolve to not smoke when you're feeling low. After years of smoking, it is possible that you began to bury your feelings behind a cloud of smoke. Cigarettes are used to deal with everything from anger to sadness to joy, causing smokers to often lean on tobacco to avoid difficult emotions. It is healthy and productive to let those feelings out, even if you feel a little raw from the experience. For depression that comes with smoking cessation, try some of the following ideas to improve your mood: Get out of a quick walk. Fresh air is always invigorating, and exercise releases endorphins in the brain, which are known to improve mood. Set goals, but don't bite off more than you can chew. Divide tasks related to your goals into small chunks that you feel good about accomplishing. Spend time with people who make you feel good. When negative/sad thoughts come up about smoking, remind yourself that you miss smoking mostly because it was an addiction, and once you're healed, you won't feel this way. Create a list of things you can do at a moment's notice when you're feeling the urge to smoke, like do a crossword puzzle or call a supportive friend. Jolting ourselves out of a negative thought pattern is often as simple as changing what we're doing. Join a support group. Meeting people who are going through the same struggle as you can help you know you're not alone and offer some much-needed support. The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking program has groups all over the country, or do some research to find other support programs in your local area. While quitting smoking, the body and mind are in a state of transition, and it's not uncommon for new ex-smokers to struggle with their emotions. Don't worry if you are close to tears one moment and angry or sad the next. The balance will return in time. Change Your Mind, Change Your Life One of the greatest challenges new ex-smokers face is an important change in perspective. It is that shift in thinking from seeing smoking cessation as an exercise in deprivation to realizing that it is, in fact, one of the best gifts you'll ever give yourself. This is a crucial step in the process of healing from nicotine addiction, and it is with this transformation that many see their quit-related symptoms of depression begin to lift. Pre-Existing Depression If you have been diagnosed and/or treated for depression prior to quitting smoking, it is important to let your doctor know ahead of time that you're planning to quit. Smoking cessation could make you susceptible to additional mood disturbances. Smoking also causes some medications to be metabolized more quickly, so when you quit, prescriptions you're already taking might need to be adjusted. Your doctor can monitor and correct dosages on any medications you might be on, if necessary. Always be on alert for drastic mood changes and contact your doctor as soon as possible if anything out of the ordinary occurs. If you're having thoughts of self-harm, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 800-273-8255. A Word From Verywell If the blues have come on since you quit smoking, remember that this is not uncommon. As you are patient through this likely temporary phase, find comfort from your friends, family, and keeping busy with healthier, more productive activities. With time and dedication, these will become the more familiar sources of good feelings, and smoking will become that thing that you thought used to bring you benefit. You can also take comfort in knowing that millions of people have been through this process successfully before you, and many include it among the most rewarding experiences of their lives. Happier days are ahead, and with them will come a tremendous sense of pride and empowerment from overcoming this addiction. Article Sources: National Institutes of Mental Health. Depression. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recognize Signs of Depression. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/guide/depression-and-smoking.html I would like to include Joel Spitzer's video and Resources Concerning Mental Health Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/10971-quitting-smoking-blues/

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Your positivity on this quit being THE QUIT is a good thing. Keep up that attitude and carry on day by day. The magic of time will heal your desire for nicotine. Nothing beats being quit!

Thanks for bumping this Jill. I relate so much to this article. I had deep feelings of loss and sorrow when I quit. It felt like a brutal amputation for a while, like I’d never feel joy again. That was my addiction putting up a fuss… my brain kinda went sideways for a while due to withdrawal. Early in my quit I was worried those feelings would last forever. But they truly got better with time. Grappling with this was an important aspect of healing from the damage of smoking. Some of those wounds are emotional, not just physical. And this forum was a lifeline. A supportive community helps so much… as does a belly laugh once in a while. Quit Train is a little bit of magic!

I dropped him off today at his mum's about 8:30. These are the days I would have been straight the shop for a 20 pack. Not today. Had a couple of urges before dropping him off. Low level ones. "I'll drop him off and get some bifters." They were batted away pretty easily. I'm feeling good this time around. As I say, done a massive quit in the past. This feels more sustainable than that one. This feels like 'THE QUIT'

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We're supposed to be getting some off & on T-Storms tonight and into the early part of tomorrow. I hope they come at night. I love having them wake me up so I can just lay there watching the flashes of lightning and hear the rumbles of thunder. The cat doesn't much like them though ... We'll see if they materialize Other than that, it's been a grey, gloomy day here. Overcast with some light rain (which we needed very much) and it's spetacularly humid today!

Lovely … We had a mad Thunderstorm last night 3 am.. that was my sleep over

Another reason to love summer is that the Rose of Sharon bush outside my bedroom window is in full bloom now for a few weeks. Nice view to wake up to

Had dinner kind of late at the Port Dalhousie Yacht Club. Just managed to catch the sun between the umbrella and the top of a yacht. Good selection on the menu and it was very good

Lovely garden piggy … I don’t wish to brag , we did manage to eat outdoors yesterday … It was a nice refreshing change …

Melbourne... 4 seasons in 1 day... but today is bleak!.. 11c today, expecting 3C overnight. Brisvegas ... 21C water temp... yeah we got 11.7C!

Backyard gardens are the wife's domain so all the credit goes to her. The lawns are my job And yes; ultra fresh fruits & vegies

Wow is that your backyard @Reciprocity it's absolutely gorgeous!!! So lush and green! I love fresh fruits and veggies from a farm stand....can't beat the freshness.

You may be heartened to know that 12C with cloud cover is what the Brits are now calling summer, with the exception that they also have rain, rain & more rain I'm sure @Doreensfree will chime in on that? Here today another day of pure sunshine, 29C and reasonable humidity with no wind. Supposed to be another one tomorrow! (love it ). The additional bonus is that the roadside fruit/vegetable stands are now in full opperation. Bought some fresh picked corn, peaches, new potatoes & yellow plums and yellow beans today over in Niagara On The Lake. Talk about farm-to-table, this is exactly what it is for the next 6 weeks or so. Picked early morning, bought around noon and on the table by dinner time. You don't get much fresher than that! The vineyards are looking very full of new growth and a deep green as well. This year's grape crops are growing there on the vines as I write this. They'll be harvested in autumn months of Sept./Oct.

Gday Middle of winter here. Last night got a couple mm of rain so the low was 12C with the cloud cover. This arvo that cloud should blow away and give us a sunny 23C. That subtropic Brisbane for you. woops forgot water temp 21C

What’s Liverpool weather like ….Shite… We have only had a few days off and on with sun …just RainRain Rain…..im well sulking

Meanwhile, Downunder were getting an Arctic blast and experiencing English summer weather it's currently 7°C... got down to 4 overnight... it's been a cold, dry winter down the bottom of Aus. @Cbdave is further up north than me so he's probably had higher temps. We are expecting snow in the Dandenongs this weekend, that's the outer suburbs of Melbourne.

We're having that kind of weather too except our nearest beach is about 30 miles away. We had a bit of a heatwave come through but it cooled down today. Have a great weekend

Light rain here in the Raleigh, NC area as we are on the outskirts of Tropical Storm Debby. Not expected to be a strong storm wind-wise but is expected to be a huge rainmaker with a lot of flooding.. Lots of flooding already in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. https://www.wral.com/story/Hurricane-Debby-NC/21557747/