Reciprocity
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Doesn't rise to level of an SOS, but serious craving
Reciprocity replied to Kate18's topic in Quit Smoking Discussions
I get that part about having a smoke while you plan how to tackle unpleasant tasks but now that I don't smoke, I view that a little differently. I now see that action as a delay mechanism. Go have a smoke so I don't have to deal with the issue head on. I'm much happier now just getting on with things and dealing with them quickly without smokey images clouding my thinking. Regardless of your situation, deep down inside you know that smoking makes nothing better - nothing! Life with all it's pleasures and challenges is always better as a nonsmoker so carry on Kate! -
That happens to us all AK. That is the voice you need to ignore to be successful. The longer you turn your back on that demon, the weaker his voice will get. Soon enough, you won't hear him at all. Keep moving forward without cigarettes! Congrats on getting back to it right away. It's the right thing to do.
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You didn't let us down as much as you let yourself down AK. I expect you are disappointed in yourself for having caved to the cravings ... deflated even but as others have said, reclaim your pride in accomplishment by learning a valuable lesson from this and get right back on the horse and ride it all the way to the barn this time. You CAN do it, just as many have before you. Relapse doesn't have to mean failure unless you let it be that. Use lessons learned as a stepping stone to a permanent quit!
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I'm going with #2 over the number one sports thing.
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I found that once I got past a trigger like that it was no longer an issue for me later on so congrats, another one down!
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I would echo the improved self esteem thing dullyboi! Once you realize that you can put this nicotine addiction behind you for a better future, you will know that you can do anything you set your mind to. Also, quitting now will allow you to be physically active through the years. OK, you're only 18 now understand that many, many years of smoking will take a heavy toll on you physically down the road so, quit now and avoid that outcome. It's the only viable option for a bright future!
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Congrats on 7 months smoke free!
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