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Insomnia affects us all at some point, my remedy I have a 10 year old and Im nearly 50 that is enough to make me sleep for weeks, I also have anti depressants and HRT, throw in a mix of a job, housework, a hyperactive husband and well it speaks for itself, All joking aside insomnia is a horrible affliction, (can I call it that!), we all have to find what works, it will pass, its frustrating at the time and the more we stress the more the insomnia will remain, herbal remedies work wonders if no-one wants to turn to chemical release, hot baths, soothing music, camomile tea, swift whiskey, whatever works just try to go with it, do not force it, stress or worry about it tis all part of the journey and if it becomes too much a short trip to your GP to reassure you that all is well can help too. xx

Wow just realised when I saw my ticker Im 2 months free....................Go me!!! xx

CPK lovely honest post, I remember no man's land last year before I relapsed, it was like wading in a sea of mud, with no real landscape, not knowing what was up, what was down, where to turn, what to do, it was a very very surreal time, as though in a time warp. This time I am well aware of what may or may not be ahead of me and like you I am willing to embrace it, face it head on and see it for what it is another step in my recovery programme. I think you and I should both say BRING IT ON together, we got this and we know that the nicotine is long gone from out lives, although the addiction still lingers, time and dedication is what is needed to rid us of this demon inside. We inflicted the addiction on us and we now need to work through it. Good Work CPK your doing great xx

Good Morning one and all, Bank Holiday YESSSS and a NOPE from me xx

Well Done Karl, feels good doesn't it, another poke in the eye to the Nicotine, xx

I dedicate this quit, my promise, to My son Christopher, son I'm doing this for me, you and for all of us, for a better life, to be a better mum to you, xxx

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Just a Thought maybe he wasnt putting his belt on :P ......give me 5 mins girls and Ill be back lol xxx

GO CPK, you don't smoke I think the whole world deserves to know. stand tall stand proud, I DON'T SMOKE feels good doesn't it xxx

Haha same here with the lighter situation, could have opened a lighter shop from the stash I found in the bottomless pit I call my "handbag", lurve scented candles but unfortunately not allowed them as they make my OH and son sneeze like heck, lol if hubby narks me off I just light a candle, the sweet smell of revenge mwahhahhaa xxx

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Doreen its all we can do, one day, one step, one NOPE at a time, xxx

Fantastic Mike hell week and heck week done, dusted, in the bag YAYYY xx

Owww god now Im singing "bring me sunshine""" damn you xx

I like to like as Sarah says, its a nod of support when there is nothing more that can be added, or if someone just needs that little bit extra liking at the time, it doesnt mean popularity here as in other places, and shouldn't be taken as such, we are all here together and all here to support, Now I like that lol xxx

Was off the radar yesterday due to a nasty bug so NOPE for yesterday and NOPE for today xx

Hi Rob, great to see you posting and to see the honesty, Ive relapsed twice in the last year, and do you know why I relapsed, because I romanced the cigarette or rather the nicotine flirted with me and I took the bait, and flirted back, I played with danger thinking that I was stronger, you say you are only in this quit this time half heartedly, I know exactly how you feel Rob, its too much effort and when will all this suffering be over and why can't I wake up tommorow and have no craves, well I am sorry to say its not that easy sweetheart, just stop for a minute, sit quietly and be really really open with yourself, now tell yourself that you inflicted all this on you, when smoking you were killing yourself, if thats what you want to do why not go jump off a cliff right now, sorry if this is hard but its what I told myself, I told myself I do not want to die a smoker, take back control of you life Rob you can do it and you know you can, quitting is horrible but the addiction is so so much worse, it only hurts for a little while, and I and I think everyone here on the board thinks your are worth so much more, don't give in Rob be stronger, each second that you remain committed to NOPE is one second towards a better healthier you. xxx

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loving the new look you beautiful lady xx

hmmm I think I used to get emails but certainly have not receiving any for a while xx

Sonic this quit is like you AWESOME, thanks for sharing your journey and sharing your laughs xx

I want to live the rest of my life as a non smoker, and enjoy life to the full on my terms, yes there is no guarantee but I am going to slide out of this life yelling hell what a ride !!!xx

Me..............................great post CPK, I remember having little money and no fags, so bought a pack of cigarette papers, and opened all my cigarette butts and made roll ups, desperate for a fix eh!!!! Sad Sad days. I've now taken back control of my life, and do you know something, Damn it feels good xx

and in simple terms what Bakon is trying to tell you all is QUIT SMOKING its BAD FOR YOU xxx :D

OMG babs think my eyes have just burnt out lol, Anyhoo Beth have a simply awesome birthday just like you, celebrate in style so much happening for you and its all good with big hugs xx