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Why Delay Quitting Smoking Any Longer? Learn How To Quit Today!

I'll quit tomorrow. More times than not, those "tomorrows" turn into months and years which is one of the reasons why so many of us quit with years and or decades of smoking under our belts. I quit at 7:00 pm back in 2013. The best time to quit is right now, today! http://www.quittrain.com/topic/4753-videos-addressing-issues-early-in-your-quit/
MarylandQuitter

MarylandQuitter

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Third Week Dragging On

The third week is dragging on soooo slowly. I'm managing to keep from having a smoke, but I'm really bored. I keep going for walks, both in the park and in the back yard. Our trees are flowering, so it's kinda pretty in the back yard. This morning I went for a 2.09 mile walk with my dad. (Fitbit tracks where I go. Yay!) I've been taking pictures of the flowers, but there's only so many pictures you can take of the same flowers. The good news is I don't feel like sleeping all the time anymore, so
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Two Weeks!

I had a lot of fun at Dundracon, and saw Deadpool while we were there. A few cravings. I find if someone leaves half a cigarette out that's one of my triggers. I think because mom and I never smoked a whole cig, so we were used to smoking from halves (or thirds, etc). But my teacher says that the more I'm exposed to my triggers and say no to them, the more they'll go away until they're gone. I think that's my last major trigger, because when I see mom left a half in the backyard (not something s
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Our Precious Beth (Queen Greenlover) Has Passed Away

I honestly don't know what to say. I just found out about this and talked to her daughter-in-law on the phone just a few minutes ago. She passed last night and was found this morning. For those of us who've gotten to know Beth over the years, this is a heartbreaking day for everyone, especially her family. Please keep her family in prayers and for those of us who knew her through our smoking support group, please reach out to one another and this is devastating news. She was such a tough la
MarylandQuitter

MarylandQuitter

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Doing well at DunDraCon

I honestly thought it'd be harder than this. I'll admit, the first thing I wanted to do was step out onto the balcony and smoke, because I always did when we first got to our hotel room. And of course, all the rooms look the same. But I'm following as much of my routine here as I can. Going for walks in the Courtyard, early in the morning before the smokers get out there. Making my coffee. (They have a small machine here.) And getting on the forums to at least pledge NOPE.   I went to a D&
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Dundracon Weekend

Today I'm leaving for DunDraCon. I know they're'll be people there who smoke, so I'm staying away from them. And I'm going with a non-smoker friend. I rarely have any reason to be alone while we're there, so there's no excuse for me to go outside and join the smokers. And I'm going to keep telling myself that so I don't go out and ask someone for a smoke. I may not be around a lot, or at all, during the next few days.
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Son's Birthday and One Week

Today is my son's birthday party. His birthday is a few days away. He was getting on my case and nagging me about not smoking. I always told him I was cutting back (and I was) but I didn't quit yet. My greatest embarrassment was going outside to smoke while my kids were at my house (I don't live with them) for Christmas Eve. I normally wait until they leave or I leave before I light up. But this time, right in the middle of the party, I couldn't take it anymore and smoked. Now today I'm going to
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Photoshoot yesterday.

I had fun at the photoshoot yesterday, although it was a little cold. I was The Musician. So I had a bard-like costume and my guitar with me. Though I think I left my hair brush at the photoshoot. Oops. When I get the link to the blog for The Musician I'll share it.   For my reward for making it til Tuesday, dad's planning on getting me a Fitbit. So I gotta stay strong. But I'm back to being on the hunt for cigarettes. I had a dream last night that I found them. Not that I smoked them, but tha
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Great Day Yesterday!

Yesterday was great! Though I couldn't get this site to work for the life of me that night. Anyway, we went out for a nature walk with our cameras and no animals showed up, so that was kinda a disappointment. But driving on the way out were hawks and falcons that we took pictures of from inside the car. (We thought getting out might scare them away). Then we had McDonald's and came home. After that we brainstormed on what to do next so I suggested Old Sacramento where were could get taffy. It's
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Day 5

Yesterday was a lot of crying, frustration, and anger. But strangely few actual cravings. When they did come, they were strong though. I felt like each craving was running me over with a truck. I almost broke down and asked mom where she hid the cigarettes. I didn't though. I just went for a few walks and went upstairs for no real reason. I'd actually walk up there, walk back and forth a bit, then come back downstairs. Having the TV on helps a little so long as it's interesting. With cable and o
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Finally Friday!

This is my fourth day as a non-smoker and I feel really tired and thirsty. I've heard both are normal. Thankfully I have the luxury of just laying down under the covers on the couch and watching TV. As soon as I get more energy I'll probably be going for walks and working on my children's book.
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Day 3

So tonight is our follow-up class to see how we're doing in our smoking cessation. The day is passing by so slowly compared to the last few days. And with being thirsty all the time, I'm having to use the bathroom all the time. I'm trying to be cheerful about quitting smoking, but I feel miserable.
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Day 2

Made it through day 1 and am now working through day 2. I'm thinking back to the mistakes I made before (going out in the garage where the cigarettes are, forgetting my deep breathing exercises) and going over them in my head. Making new plans for the day. This time I don't have a 2 hour class before bedtime to keep me occupied in the last hours of the day, which I swear are the worst. So I'm thinking about watching a movie and relaxing before bed. Hope all goes well today.
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Quit Date

Today's my quit date. I woke up with an almost irresistible urge to smoke, and it's lingering as a mild want to smoke even now. I keep telling myself I'm glad I'm a non-smoker and that I'm going to quit like I mean it. It goes away for a few minutes, then creeps back up on me. My goal is to at least make it to the smoking cessation class tonight where there will be people there in the same class that are quitting at the same time. Plus saying goodbye to cigarettes for good with a funeral and a e
IndigoChilde

IndigoChilde

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Video: Life Goes On Without Smoking

This video discusses how it is natural to blame all bad feelings, whether or emotional or physical on the fact that you may have recently quit smoking when other factors may very well be at play. http://www.quittrain.com/topic/4753-videos-addressing-issues-early-in-your-quit/?p=168113
MarylandQuitter

MarylandQuitter

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The Evolution of Cigarettes in One Big Puff

Hello everyone,   This is my very first blog post so I wanted to put a little extra effort into it. A few weeks ago, I came across this cool timeline that looks at the the percentage of American adults who smoked through the decades between the 40s and now. It also highlights specific social and political events that took place in our history that contributed to the rise and fall of the cigarette usage rates in the US.   I don't know about you, but learning more about how cigarettes came t
muench

muench

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Does Nicotine Withdrawal Really Last For Months Or Years?

http://www.quittrain.com/topic/4753-videos-addressing-issues-early-in-your-quit/?p=162845 At some Internet sites there are people who try to give all readers the impression that nicotine withdrawal or what they refer to as post acute withdrawal symptoms can last for months or even years after quitting smoking. This video addresses the inaccuracy and the dangers of perpetuating this belief.
MarylandQuitter

MarylandQuitter

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Sazerac's Second Annual Soiree

Darling, Darling, Nicotine Free Creatures !   You may remember, back in January... I stopped posting after falling backwards off my stoop, waking in hospital stitched and concussed. All has been well for a while now (I won't be needing any more head wounds, fgs) although, it did take longer to recover than expected, reading was especially tricky. "...old age is no place for sissies" (B. Davis) However, here we are together again and I am delighted... ney, jubilant, to announce a fete.  
Sazerac

Sazerac

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Documentary: Death In The West – The Marlboro Story

Death in the West” is considered to be one of the finest documentaries ever made. It was originally produced for British television and vigorously suppressed by tobacco interests....revealing interviews with the stark reality of six smoking cowboys, all dying of smoking-induced illnesses. http://quittrainblog.com/video/the-marlboro-story/
MarylandQuitter

MarylandQuitter

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