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where y'at, @Beachmom23 ?

Being free of nicotine is being free of nicotine cravings. Nicotine hides much of the truth of our experience from ourselves. When experiencing nicotine withdrawal, often we mistake what our needs/desires really are. Here is a perspective on H.A.L.T. (Hungry/thirsty, Angry/emotional, Lonesome/bored, Tired) Riffing on H.A.L.T. and resources on The Difference Between Physical and Psychological Urges It is important to understand the connection between nicotine addiction and stress. Interaction Between Nicotine and Stress

-12 hello darling smoke free creatures

This is great news, pumpkin ! Many good things will reveal themselves to you now that you are free ! Congratulations.

Your quit will start the moment you stop administering nicotine. So, you are taking the same amount of nicotine for four more weeks ? What is the point in using the same amount , if you want to quit? You have two months of withdrawal to look forward to on this 'harm reduction' plan, and then the final withdrawal from patches. It is going to be hard watching you putting yourself through this when freedom is one moment away.

I hope you avail yourself to all the information here about nicotine addiction. Education is a primary ingredient to building a successful quit. Tell us about your step down program and how you are feeling, what issues are coming up for you. This will help us understand where you are in recovery and be able to point you to resources. It will also help readers who may be walking in your shoes. We all want to see you succeed and live a nicotine free life.

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12 Days, @Beachmom23. How are you doing ?

-13 Morning, G

-13 grey morning clearing for cool Sun 56/41

Winds blowing feathers Rain washes beads and banquettes Carnival's over Carnival's over tattered remnants look forlorn bon temps rouler

Thank y'all very much.

bump

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NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Congratulations, @ekptr on your Six Months of Freedom ! I remember feeling euphoric about quitting at six months and still feel that way. The benefits are extraordinary and I am so glad to share in your celebration. Thanks for staying in touch with us and stay vigilant, you have a nicotine free life to live !

What to Watch During The Second Week You are now living your nicotine free life, pumpkin ! Go have some more fun.

This joint was right down the road from the old four square farmhouse we were staying at. I love the young small artichokes, no choke ! The produce out west is sublime.

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NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

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-10 I got busy and deleted all the sticks, lol.

How are you doing @AndrewAsh ?