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ONE you make me laugh, reci.

You likely won't get the chance to open that door in a civilized manner.

bacon is cheating as usual and should be denied. reci, isn't paying attention. can I just have a big O again ? otherwise it would be ONE

Help me to remember your towns.

I present this with sardonics firmly ensconced.

Here are some links Cigarettes Sabotage Hormone Balance Does quitting smoking decrease the risk of midlife hot flashes? A longitudinal analysis I was pretty much over hot flashes when I quit but, they never seem to go away, depending on my stress levels, I am still having hot flashes at sixty something. Likely culprit is thyroid nonsense like @notsmokinjo mentions. I will also get hot flashes if I drink too much or feel frisky 'down there'.

Many will cough more after quitting, here is our friend, Joel Spitzer, explaining why. Why Many People Cough More After Quitting Video discusses cilia repair that occurs after quitting which often results in an increase in coughing and he has a lot of links on Cilia repair, etc.

so all can have the earworm

@Doreensfree is an anchor to my quit also !

Oh look ! Reci gives me multiples ! 0

congratulations Sticks. Glad I am here for THE BIG O !

Oh, abby ! I am so sorry you are going through this. I can only imagine the panic you must feel. Thank you for your posts, you help all of us everyday. We have taken our breath for granted and are stupid. Breath is the most important part of our survival. Keep us posted. Hopefully the pulmonologist will be able to alleviate your distress.

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Savor them and squeeze out all the joy you can. Rewards are important.

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Well now you have Trevor ! Cyclone Trevor Stay safe all our beautiful nicotine free creatures down under @Cbdave, @notsmokinjo

I am so glad to hear this, d ! You were v. smart to post an SOS, very smart. I can imagine you are pretty tired from the day. Some days are horrible but not all of them. Things will start to ease up. Please reward yourself.

You are so funny and I am quasi illiterate about pop culture. lol. Finally got it, v. funny, you.

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

That would have been luv at first sight (or bite) for me, Boo, was it for you ?

You won't have many insane craves like this one but, don't let them catch you off guard. Get a plan together when they hit. I did jumping jacks and primal screaming. Hot showers. Walking around the block at breakneck speed. They are emotionally draining. Do something really, really nice for yourself this evening. Rewards are so important especially after tough craves. You are winning. You quit smoking. You are stronger than any damn crave.

Sorry you are having a tough day, Lilly. Stay focused, you are building a strong quit and we are behind you all the way. Some days are just BAD, even in real life. Soon, you won't have smoking or nicotine ruling your thoughts and the sooner you can switch them up the better. I know I waited far too long in purposefully replacing smokey thoughts with thoughts of beauty. Addiction really sucks but, the recovery doesn't last forever, even though it seems like it at the time. I promise, soon you will feel clean and clear and more confident and powerful than you can even imagine. I promise.

and just to alert you to more joys nicotine addiction has given us Quitting Smoking Blues Reci is SO right on, You are on an adventure of self-discovery. Don't forget to provide some Joy for yourself ! You are in the sludge right now but, won't be here long at all.

Hi D, Congratulations on being in your fourth day of Freedom. Your inner time clock will adjust and you may be feeling fuzzy (not necessarily in a warm and fuzzy way, lol) Here are some anecdotes on The Great Smoke Free Mental Fog