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^^^^ a Dan Penn song, swoon ! Dan Penn is also singing back-up. and here is a beautiful ballad that Otis wrote

I am so glad you checked in, AW and are building yourself a fine, sturdy quit. Each day of Freedom from nicotine addiction will bring benefits you haven't even thought of yet. It is inspiring to hear your words, 'Past is behind me, I control the future. I decide to live' Things will get better and easier by and by. Nicotine has pretty much left your body FOREVER ! Big reason to celebrate and reward yourself. YOU QUIT SMOKING !

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This is fabulous news, S ! Congratulations on Six Months of Freedom ! and icing on the cake...you passed your exams. All your hard work is paying off. I am sure you are jubilant ! Have a gleeful dance and enjoy your celebrations.

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Hello Andrew, Learn how to calm yourself down. Deep breathing, meditation or exercise are a few things that can help you learn how to soothe yourself. Often, smoking disguised our feelings, hid them behind the veil of smoke. Instead of dealing with issues we often just lit up a smoke. We all did this. Many new feelings may be surfacing for you, now that you are not putting nicotine first. Smoking can also keep physical issues hidden. This is more common that you can imagine. Please consult your doctor with any issues, physical or emotional. If you have concerns, keep a log. This will help you better communicate with your health professional. The whole world is very concerned with COVID-19. The only thing to do is prepare and keep yourself healthy. Stress is not useful. Stress is harmful. As I mentioned earlier, find techniques to calm yourself. Check out these Resources Regarding Interaction Between Nicotine and Stress by Joel Spitzer,

Like Jillar recommends, breaking up your patterns is essential. You don't smoke anymore ! Pardon me, if I have already posted this for you about H.A.L.T. are you Hungry/thirsty, Angry/emotional, Lonesome/bored, Tired. Many craves or feeling uncomfortable can be due to these things and not really about nicotine at all. Riffing on H.A.L.T. and since you are a reader, if you're interested in the neuro science of addiction here are a few posts. Smoking Leaves Lasting Marks On DNA The Brain On Drugs It is great seeing you post around the QTrain, Darcy. Many people who get involved here like you build themselves fine sturdy quits. Tomorrow Day 4 ! You Quit Smoking ! Make sure you reward yourself grandly, you are doing awesome work.

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Here is a super informative and powerful entry about Heart and Circulatory Disease Our amazing bodies can repair so much damage caused by smoking. I am so happy for your circulation, A and the peace inside your head ! The benefits will continue.

At about three days, Nicotine leaves your body Forever. The Importance of The First Three Days of Your Quit You need to be smarter than the addiction. When you understand what you are dealing with everything makes sense and helps you build a successful quit. You may want to peruse this list of resources from our friend, Joel Spitzer. He has helped so many. Index To Joel's Videos Be mindful of your blood sugar levels and have cranberry juice at the ready to sip on. Blood Sugar Issues Many craves are actually the body requiring your attention, are you Hungry, Angry/emotional, Lonesome/bored, Tired. H.A.L.T. ? Riffing On H.A.L.T. Rewards are an important component to changing up your brain Significance of Rewards Tomorrow will be your Third Day of Freedom ! Congratulations ! Soon your craves should start easing up a bit. Consider what our friend, @Sirius says, "The next time a craving plunks down on your face ask yourself, "What price you are willing to pay to own yourself?"

You are doing great, @AceWhite. Your body is starting to repair itself.

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Happy One Year ! C'mon over to the party, the band is here QueenB Celebrates One Year

Happy Six Years of Freedom you fabulous woman, you !

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Yikes, @Angeleek. Looks like you are on ground zero for the US in Washington. Please keep yourself safe ! Smokers/Coronavirus You may find this helpful in stressful situations Resources Regarding Interaction Between Nicotine and Stress

The fact that you have quit makes you super qualified to lend your support. The wisdom you are gaining by your experience needs to be expressed, you never know whose (seen/unseen) eyes will be positively effected. So, put your stories out there, @Irene and @darcy. This is exactly how this place was built and how it continues to help people quit smoking.

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Congratulations, @QueenB on your First Year of Freedom ! Break out the fireworks and champagne ! We are so happy for you and thank you so much for sharing your quit with us ! Let's dance, shall we ?

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