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1. Glendagin

   

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   25 Aug 2018

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   hello, just quit and just started with smokers helpline. Quit date was August 21, today was the roughest day yet, I ordered some harmless cigarettes, hope they help!
2. brieffree

   

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   Hello Newbie
   
   Welcome to yo help line, here you will find a lot good info about how to quit and keep the quit.
   Feel free yo post how you feel.
   
   If you need support this is the Place!
   
   Drink plenty water
   Distract yourself from the crave
   Be free!
   
3. Glendagin

   

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   25 Aug 2018 in reply to brieffree

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   thank you, and will do, water, keep busy, and I am using one of those e cigarettes but it doesn't work all the time. So frustrations I can do without.  Thanks for responding, and your encouragement!!!
4. brieffree

   

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   25 Aug 2018 in reply to Glendagin

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   Hi Glenda
   
   We are here supporting you!
   
   Think Positive, and focus in your reason to quit!
   What is more important, put in the balance your health or smokes, you have the answer!
   
   And remember is not you, is your addiction talking to you!
   You are so important,   so your lungs!
   
   You can do it!
   
   One day at the time!
   
5. treepeo

   

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   Hi glenda,
   
   Good for you for deciding to quit smoking.  It is one of the most important things you could ever do for yourself.
   
   Take it one step at a time, and keep distracting yourself.  You will enjoy the freedom of being a non-smoker.
6. jennifer, quit coach

   

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   25 Aug 2018 in reply to Glendagin

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   Hi There glenda!
   
   Welcome to Smoker's Helplne Online!
   
   Glad you've joined us here in the community - sorry to hear you've had a rough day, know that rough days have one good thing about them, they eventually pass! 
   
   How did you do today? Any strategies that worked for you?
   
   Keep up the good work and keep us posted!
   
   
7. eagerquit

   

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   Hi Newbie,
   
   Congratulations on staying smoke free since August 21. That is an awesome achievement. I hope to hear more on your progress as you continue your journey.
   
   Keep the Quit!
   
   Eagerquit
   
8. Glendagin

   

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   26 Aug 2018 in reply to jennifer, quit coach

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   hi, thank you for encouraging me:  I am using an e cigarette, and I stopped putting milk in my morning coffee, black with a sugar replacement. I need to get out walking and starting a hobby that keeps my hands busy. Onward, I hope I never have a day like that again!
9. Glendagin

   

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   26 Aug 2018 in reply to eagerquit

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   thanks for your encouraging words, I appreciate.  I'm a diehard smoker but two more days and I will reach my 1st week smoke free, !!!
   
10. brieffree

    

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    Hi Glenda
    
    Congratulations, no matter how, No smoke in our Lungs.
    You are so brave! You will win the battle!
    
    Enjoy to be Smoke free!
    
11. susanyw

    

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    27 Aug 2018 in reply to Glendagin

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    hi there, 
    good for you!! it's not easy that's for sure. I was also a die hard smoker, well I like to think that I will always be that person, not 1 cigarette not 1.  The E-cigarette is helpful, with the hand to mouth habit I've been using it too  Almost 3 months in....it does get better One Day at a time. Lots of water...Good Luck!