Runfree

I did the same thing and it worked. I also called bulls**t on the self-induced thought drama dancing in my head...that worked better. Whatever it takes.

There is no such thing as just one. The anxiety is going to pass.

Remember this. The next time you have a bad day and think smoking will fix it, remember the awful feeling/thinking will pass and you'll feel great tomorrow.

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NOPE

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Well said Marti. Congrats El B! Stu, you are a man of discernible and kind words. Thank you for being here for each of us. Enjoy your status.

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Congrats Sonic!

Welcome to the QT! You found a great place to support your new title - Non-Smoker. :) Get cozy, read, watch, post, listen...it's all good stuff.

NOPE

There is much wisdom in the above posts! Welcome HolyDooly. Do trust that it will get better. I was a 36 year smoker and I too had a rough go around the two month mark. It was around that time that I truly adopted the just roll with it and whatever it takes mindset. By then I had no desire to smoke, but I had a massive desire to not feel or be so jagged. I did isolate and it helped, baths with epsom salt before bed helped with insomnia, bananas for some reason were like crack and made me feel better (probably the sugar). Exercise is good in whatever form you enjoy, just push yourself to engage in it. Slowly slowly things come together. Also, something you'll read over and over is how, out of the blue, you'll notice something that used to be bothersome is just gone, vanished and you'll think 'when did that happen'. It's pretty great. I do understand it can be frustrating HolyDolly, but I also hope it's validating to hear it's normal stuff. And most importantly, it's temporary. You are doing the most important thing here, right? Kicking an addiction isn't for sissies and you have put some hard days behind you. Keep going!!

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It's cute Evelyn. Are you happy with it?

NOPE

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Awe, she's adorable Joe!! And you're right - wow, that's a lot of hair! Beautiful name. The other two are just as cute. Thanks for FINALLY sharing. Now go take a nap.

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Social media. F it.

Tamale

Of course it is better to refrain from (or quit) smoking, but there is a time and a place for it. Considering there is a 72 hour maximum hold for an Involuntary Commitment (in the US), introducing such a restriction on people who are in crisis and in need of stabilization is a very misguided idea. One thing at a time will result in more success. IMHO, smoking cessation would best be introduced in an Outpatient setting. That said, I did find the impact on the effectiveness of medication to be an intriguing point.

oops.. Happy Belated Birthday Sunshine!

Apricot