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I guess its just the brain doing some necessary readjusting. But does it HAVE to be doing that at night…? Hmm, just trying not to bother about it too much. Last time it took me some 6 weeks, I believe, for my sleep to be normal again. 
 

bah, might as well fold some laundry 😛

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Stay strong MLMR, a forever quit is in you. Just believe in yourself and believe that it is 100% achievable. You are in the right place for encouragement and support. We are all here to support you because we have all been there. I did it cold turkey during the beginning of the pandemic. You too, can achieve your goal to be a non smoker .

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Ok, so day 4 is a fact. So happy I got through, it wasnt easy. Had lots of tea, carrots and  cellery (yuk). I only said this one thing: it will be better. No discussion, immediate change of focus. Hard work tbh, at times smoking seemed to be the most delicious thing in the world. Yeah, but no. 
 

Hope I have a good night. Looking forward to my long morning walk already, been doing that for four days now. Its a bit addictive.

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8 minutes ago, MLMR said:

Looking forward to my long morning walk already, been doing that for four days now. Its a bit addictive.

Yes it is! Going for long walks was one of my go to distractions. Looking at what nature has to offer is always inspiring; even in winter. Mother Nature never disappoints 👍

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… and suddenly, Its almost been a week. I am doing good. One or two slightly difficult moments during the day, but thats pretty much it. I have a lot to be thankfull for: I am healthy, have a job, good friends and I live in freedom. I made a mantra about that, to remind myself that I have the luxury of choosing a healthy life. Its a privilege and to me its a gentle way of saying, ok, dont whine and get on with it.  

This positive attitude about it -> its somewhat ‘fake it untill you make it’ but it works. Focussing on what I gain and knowing that all these awkard feelings are essentially just a sign that im doing the right thing. I guess detox is over now, on to the next phase. I am excited about it, reminds me of my very first quit years ago. I am curious of the discoveries to come. 

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Had a bit of a sh*tty day today. Multiple cravings, didnt know where, what or why. Said: Nope. Nope. Nope. No discussion about it. Felt relieved afterwards! This attitude does work. Trying to downsize as much as possible.

 

I am so happy about my sleep, apart from two or three bad nights everything is ok. Makes it all a lot less tense. Day 8 already. Moving fast! 

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