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• By bengu
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  major, major sleeping problem Posted in Hints and tips on 18/05/2012

  my quit day is starting from today but i want to do a practice day for yesterday to see what unexpected situations happend n i can find to sulition n see how long i will go till i have my first smoke. i m proud of my self that i did not have one so know my starting day is my second day, its like a bonus feel great but major, major sleeping problem. i m using pathes, yesterday i wake up after plac...

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• By Anzac71
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  Day 5 Fist Major Craving Posted in Quit experiences on 18/05/2012

  Morning everyone, well last night I had my first real major craving and that was not fun, got a little bit stressed but did not give in so I am counting that as a big win for me. Feeling better again this morning and am glad its friday. Jeff

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• By bjn
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  Its all in the mind... Posted in Hints and tips on 17/05/2012

  I have just logged on to say hi and check in with everyone - I have been a non smoker for 87 days!! Last week for no particular reason I thought a bout having a cigarette most of the day - not that I was craving just out of habit I think - but NO BLOODY WAY!! I have started running eventually to 5KM with a friend and feel awesome - my lung function is improving everyday and I have so much energ...

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• By Anzac71
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  Day Four Getting Better Every Day Posted in Quit experiences on 17/05/2012

  Ok so now the morning of day four, feeling so upbeat and happy. This is the best I have felt and am so certain I will never smoke again. I wish I could spread this feeling to all of you, its like I have found a new lease on life. I am smiling and whistling all day even at work.  LOL Thanks you for all the kind words of encouragement thus far as they have helped and contiue to. Jeff

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• By bengu
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  MY SECOND STEP Posted in Getting started on 17/05/2012

  my first step was to finding this site n writing here before i start quitting. i know ineed a help n a big one, i title it first step on the 22th april. i didnt think i could get respond before the next day. its was a big step i know that now because i dont know why but i didnt go and check till today. it was scary very scary, huge. i comiteted my self to something i wasnt sure if ican do it. but...

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• By Flick
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  Struggling to feel good Posted in Quit experiences on 16/05/2012

  Well after not smoking for 6 years, I smoked again for 18 months - and struggled with my wieght the whole time.  I have now done 40 days with one packet of ciagarettes 11 days ago - we had a garage sale - and I just feel nothing. My weight is going up and I don't know if this quitting is for ever, as I have had short quits before.  To gain weight for a short quit will be just ...

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• By Anzac71
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  Day 3 feeling great Posted in Quit experiences on 16/05/2012

  Well its day 3 and beleive it or not I am feeling great, no major cravings. I guess the big trick is to actually want to quit for yourself and not because someone else tells you to or asks you to. I am using the nicotine patches as I did last time, not snacking either. Not sure what has happened but I am so confident I will never smoke again and am more than willing to support any others in need.

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• By cheaney
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  day seven and counting Posted in Quit experiences on 15/05/2012

  ...day seven without a cigarette...I am sort of stunned that it has been easier than I expected.  I am glad my doctor suggested Champix.  Speaking of Champix, while it seems to be working, the side effects of insominia are driving me up the wall...I am a little weary of laying awake till four or five am and then feeling like crap when i have to get up after so little sleep...I have cut ...

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• By lulu
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  $4,900 better off Posted in Hints and tips on 15/05/2012

  274 days and going strong. The cravings are still there but there is no way I am giving in to them now. I have also saved over $4 900 according to the calculator so I'm going on a holiday to  NZ. To all of you trying to give it away, keep persevering. It is well worth the effort. Whenever the cravings occur find something to do. Incidently I didn't use Champix or any other product - just wen...

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• By Anzac71
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  Day 2 and going strong Posted in Quit experiences on 15/05/2012

  Day 2 and going strong, I have never felt more positive about my non smoking future. I have already placed the $30 into a jar that I would have spent on cigarettes and will enjoy seeing that amount grow day by day.  :)

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