
Amierouge
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Amierouge started following Nancy is 7 Years Smoke Free Today ..
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What an accomplishment! Congratulations
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Amierouge started following 4 weeks smoke free!, Three months smoke free and 1 month NRT free!, Nana is 2 Weeks smoke free and 5 others
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I can’t believe I’ve made it this far. It feels so good. I worked out 25/30 days this month too! I’ve finally started chipping away at the pounds I added during the beginning of my quit and quarantine. I can’t believe how much time I used to waste smoking every day! I am getting so much more done. I am, for the most part, loving it. I still have my moments that I miss it, but the benefits always seem to outweigh the idea of cheating. I NEVER want to have to do that again! Now I guess I get to figure out who I am as a non-smoker. Does that sound weird?
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Yes! That is awesome news! You have got this!
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That is fabulous! Keep up the great work!
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Yay! You got this! Keep up the good work!
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It was a tough day today. I was super cranky! @Mona I felt a little wobbly after each step. (Someone used the term “wobbly” somewhere on here. I think it’s perfect to explain how you feel.) It only lasted for a few days for each. I’m hoping this last one is the same. I did go for a walk and dig out in the garden a bit. It does seem to help.
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Wow! That is impressive! I hope to get there one day myself By then you’ll have 16! Congratulations
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Actually, stopping the nrt patches tomorrow. I can’t wait to be rid of them. On the other hand, I’m a little nervous too. The other night I dreamed I was smoking. Weird right?! The thing is I wasn’t enjoying it, and I was really mad at myself for doing it. It was kind of a nightmare. I have put some distractions in place. I got my garden started, and I’m taking walks daily. I also want to keep my quitting and quarantine pounds down. That’s the other big challenge. Any advice in this area? Also I wanted to tell you that this group has been wonde
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I am so happy! Honestly, I think being on quarantine helped a lot too. My entire routine was upended, which helped me avoid many of my triggers. If it’s the one positive that comes from this craziness, I am going to run with it! I am going to keep with it! I love not smelling like smoke! I like that my cough is starting to fade away. My kids are proud of me.
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Thanks for all of your input. So I do have another question: At what point can you refer to yourself as a non-smoker? I imagine it’s different for everyone. Is there an “official” time period?
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I can’t believe it! After 30 years, I’ve finally made it this far. I want to thank you guys and gals for supporting me. I know I only post every so often, but your responses have been super helpful. Sometimes it’s good to hear different perspectives. I like the article and videos you recommended too. i am stepping down a level on my NRT. I know it’s not the greatest, but honestly think I would never have made it this far without using it. I feel ready to move to a lower dosage. To think I’ll be completely free in a few more weeks is exciting. i just talked to my
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Not another puff!
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Wow! Thanks for the support! I am trying to find healthy break activities. Unfortunately, I find that I just keep working. Part of that is adjusting to working from home too. i just hit my two week mark! Yay! In two weeks I step down from 21 to 14 mg patches. I will read the article posted above. Thank you for being here, all of you! I feel a little less alone.
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I’m not on day 12. I am using nrt. So far it’s been okay. There have been some really hard moments. I feel a little lost sometimes. I don’t know how to take a break for myself w/o smoking.