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Morning people!

smorgy8513
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‎08-18-2013 09:25 AM

Hello to all.    13 days smoke free here in MN!   I had another smokemare last night in which I did smoke.  I was happy when I woke up that it was a dream and that i didn't have to worry about people smelling it on me.   I think now that clients had to have smelled it on me even with me spraying perfume and chewing gum.   Now I don't have to worry about that.

I haven't started to hack like I heard most people do.   Does that come later in my quit?   I don't remember doing it before when I've quit either.

Well, now that I've done my check in I can start my day.    It's off to church with my sister and then we go out to breakfast.   This afternoon I have tons of things to do to get ready for my week.    Of course I'm sure I'll have to feed my other addicition, Facebook games.....Busy so no thoughts of smoking today.

And I promise that.     NOPE.

Sharon

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Michwoman
Member
‎08-18-2013 09:41 AM

G'Morning Sharon!  15 days is wonderful!!! Congratulations!

I never hacked at all. I did clear my throat constantly however. I tried to get rid of what I cleared out of my lungs but I never could and ended up swallowing it. This gave me a gastric disturbance problem.  I would guess that you will figure that out for yourself LOL. If this happens to you, don't let it bother you. Just consider it a sign of the junk your body is ridding itself of and healing.

You're doing great! Happy Sunday!

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ret
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‎08-18-2013 09:41 AM

Great job on 13 days.  In answer to your coughing question.  I have not coughed at all since about the 2nd or 3rd day of my quitting and I am on day 98 so I don't know why that is but just saying that is what I have done.  I have nothing to compare it to except when I quit years ago (37 and 34 yrs.)  and I don't remember having a coughing problem.  Yes your clients probably always could smell that smoke on you. As smokers we are just not aware of the smell.  Have a good Sunday!

RET Quit 5-12-13

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motherlovebone
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‎08-18-2013 10:14 AM

Good for you, Sharon!  Coming right up on 2 weeks!!!

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dixiequit8-7-13
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‎08-18-2013 10:15 AM

Good for you. You sound strong and steady in your quit. Have a longing free day.

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YoungAtHeart
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‎08-18-2013 10:15 AM

I was always amused by smokers who said they were "closet smokers" and nobody knew.......  Of course they knew - we STUNK!

I never coughed or hacked any crap out, either - so don't worry about it.  Each person probably clears it out differently.

Congratulations on over two weeks!

Nancy

Quit 7/4/12

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YoungAtHeart
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‎08-18-2013 10:15 AM

I was always amused by smokers who said they were "closet smokers" and nobody knew.......  Of course they knew - we STUNK!

I never coughed or hacked any crap out, either - so don't worry about it.  Each person probably clears it out differently.

Congratulations on over two weeks!

Nancy

Quit 7/4/12

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phyllis-12-7-15
Member
‎08-18-2013 12:55 PM

woohoo Sharon you are doing great

I had the smokers cough before I quit but none since I quit, I sure haven't missed hacking up a lung every morning though LOL

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joyeuxencore
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‎08-19-2013 02:02 AM

Life is too short to worry...too long to wait...Congrats on your quit! xo

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Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.