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1. khalania

   

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   03 Aug 2018
   10 Aug 2018

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   Well, July 22nd before dinner was my last cigarette but the 23rd was my first full day.  I am using the patch and lozenges.  It is....easier than I expected?  Well, other than yesterday when I forgot the patch and I am lucky I am not divorced, LOL.  I was raging something awful and poor hubby caught the brunt of it. 
   
   It seems for me that it is the mechanics of smoking as much as the nicotine addiction.  That is what has me, I don't know what to do with my hands when I am bored.  I keep thinking that just ONE will satisfy that urge and resisting.  But then I walked past smokers and didn't think that it smelled good, it was revolting.  So, I am just confused but hanging in there. 
   
   I just read that I am not a smoker and it hit me! I AM NOT A SMOKER.  I cried...happy, confused and proud tears. 
   
   Thanks for letting me say this, no one I know would understand as I am literally the only smoker in my circle. 
   
   Debbie
   
2. brieffree

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   11 Aug 2018 in reply to khalania

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   Good Morning Khalania
   
   Welcome to Helpline, Congrats in your Quit!
   
   You need to distract yourself from that moment!
   Drink water!
   Go for a shot walk!
   Do something instead!
   Regard yourself for Wonderful work!
   
   You have a lot Energy ( time free) that need to be replace with something Different in your Routine!
   
   You well prepare, Just enjoy to be Free!
   
   You can do this!
   
   
   
3. eagerquit

   

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   07 Mar 2018
   11 Aug 2018

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   Hi khalania,
   
   Congratulations on going smoke free. The mechanics are a definite factor as I well know from my quit five months ago. I keep my hands busy weeding the gardens, housekeeping and doing hobbies. I just do not give myself time to think about it!
   
   Wishing you another smoke free day!
   
   Eagerquit
   
4. jenna lee, quit coach

   

   265 posts
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   28 Jun 2018
   11 Aug 2018

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   Hi khalania,
   
   A huge congrats to you on your quit! How fortunate you are to have good support from us and your hubby!
   
   There are so many parts to smoking: social, emotional, physical (hand-to-mouth), physiological (nicotine) and each person has their own combination of struggles. 
   
   brieffree and eagerquit - great ideas on distractions and ways to keep your hands busy. I wonder, khalania, if you have found anything that has been working for you.
   
   Additionally, what a beautiful moment you had for yourself, changing your identity and how you see yourself...
   
   All the best to come, and looking forward to hearing how you are doing!
   
   Jenna Lee