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-20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let the spanking begin!

I'm in a lot of pain today. A lot. My autoimmune disease is kicking my arse. But you know what's helping me get through it? - You people - Spanking the sticks on Chicks or Sticks - Ginger ale (for the stomach discomfort) - Coffee (for the fatigue) - Ibuprofen - My dogs - Sunshine coming in my office window - Comfy, soft pajama pants Do you know what I'm not doing to help me get through it? - Smoking My life is scary right now, and many of my days are filled with extreme discomfort. And yes, there are times when my brain whispers to me, "Just light up. The dopamine rush will make you feel better." But I don't. I resist. And I use the tools I have available to me to distract myself. And pretty soon I can't hear those whispers anymore. If I can do it, you can do it. Just don't smoke.

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I'm very late to the party. But congratulations anyway! And yes, I am a window-licking asshat. I'll own it.

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Nice quit, babs! 7 is a great number! And I love the fact that you are no longer counting. I remember when I was in that place in my previous quit. It helps me to know I will get there again. And this time, I will STAY there!!!

-9 The sticks are really slacking!

NOPE!!!!! Smoking is stupid.

Congratulations on your amazing quit, Hyacinth!

My in-laws live above us, and they both smoke. My mother-in-law and I were smoking buddies, so I had to avoid her like the plague when I first quit. The hardest thing for me has been seeing their packs of smokes laying around. (I used to smoke the same brand and would bum one from them occasionally.) I feel a tiny twinge every time I see an open pack on the table. It's getting easier to resist over time, though. And I absolutely refuse to buy for them. It would be way too tempting for me. But I don't give them crap about continuing to smoke. (I let my husband do that!) I know when I was smoking that if anyone gave me a hard time about it, it just made me want to smoke more. I keep hoping my in-laws will quit, but at this point I don't think it's ever gonna happen.

Congratulations on the new job! I remember when I was working as a teacher. Every time I snuck out for a smoke break, I felt guilty. I was always terrified one of my students would see me. I wanted to be a good role model for them in every way. But I was still a slave to my addiction. Smoking affects everything, including our work lives.

Congratulations, Juan! You are doing so great. I know it's hard in the beginning, but it does get easier. I promise. The only way out is through! Just keep moving forward, one day at a time.

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You are very smart to do what you can to avoid temptation! That shows you have the determination to make this quit stick! Great job!

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