Everything posted by Reciprocity
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Daily counter, my journey
OK .... you're a Doctor. I'm sure that gives you a lot more insight than most would have as to the medical aspects of smoking and what that can do to one's health but you are first and foremost a human being subject to the same issues addiction to nicotine inflicts on all of us. Getting the drug (nicotine) out of your body only takes a few days. That's the easy part but it's the mental aspect of changing your life from a smoker's life to a nonsmoker's life that is the real battle. It takes time, patience, hard work, knowledge of your opponent and discipline to free yourself but it IS possible for anyone who wants it. Whether you're a doctor, priest, politician or homeless person, it doesn't matter. Addiction is addiction and anyone, including YOU can beat it and it's a lot easier to beat it with the support of others who have done just that. If you tell us more about the issues you are having perhaps we can help you with some insight from our own experiences. It's worth a shot I think.
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Monday 20th April 2020
Nope!
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Still going
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Daily counter, my journey
What Mac said is true AK! And no one is trying to shame you for a relapse. We are all here for one thing, to try and help you learn and understand about nicotine addiction and how manipulative it is. Your own mind is your worst enemy in the early days of your quit, whether you have smoked a little or a lot; doesn't matter. You can keep posting here and I would recommend you do just that because there's a lot of good people and useful information here that is free and available for anyone to use. Yes, you will get some people kicking you in the pants sometimes to try and get a point made but so what? What is life long freedom worth to you. Freedom from addiction to nicotine. Stay with the process AK - remember and practice NOPE. That's the only road to freedom. Glad you read Carr's book because there's a lot of great information there - food for thought for sure. Stay with us and stick with your quit! It just could be a life saver!!
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What are you doing right now
- Anxiety... please help!
That's right dullyboi. I think you've got it! Keep focusing on the positives because there will be more and more of them coming your way 🙂- chicks or sticks
If it's of any consolation to you, they're running out of some brands of beer where I live as well. Not sure why. Hope they don't totally run out cuz I don't like wine 😒 -13- What I Love About Being Smokefree !!
I can't even imagine going into a shop now and buying smokes! I mean it's bad enough Covid-19 is out there lurking but what must others think when they see people willingly and purposefully damaging their lungs by smoking? Like I said, can't imagine the shame these days.- Lock-down In A Lock-down
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Hey! Get back you two -15- chicks or sticks
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-14 ( not much tugging on the sticks part )- chicks or sticks
- **Game** Two Truths & A Lie Game
OK then .............................. 1. I couldn't get a summer job in high school one year so I used my juggling skills and did some busking to earn money. 2. I went up in a traffic helicopter and watched the traffic reporter do the morning traffic news when I was 12 years old. 3. I saved a kid from drowning once.- chicks or sticks
- Sunday 19th April 2020
Never on Sunday - NOPE!- Posting Your Milestone
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-14 (my - key was broken there for a while 😏)- chicks or sticks
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Stick around, you will find a ton of it here- Quit
Congratulations on reaching 2 weeks quit LadyDraga! That's a great start. You will find a lot of support here from others who are also seeking their life long quit. There is also a lot of very useful information about nicotine addiction and how it works against us to keep us enslaved so please read all you can. Knowledge is power when it comes to not only quitting but staying quit long term. You CAN quit for good providing you adhere to the NOPE principal (Not One Puff Ever). Welcome aboard the quit train. Hope you stick around!- Saturday 18th April 2020
- What I Love About Being Smokefree !!
Being in control of everything I do without worrying about getting my fix! - Anxiety... please help!