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Give and get support around quitting

JACKIE1-25-15
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life still happens.

 The addict in us is accustomed to smoking when a stressful situation arises. This has been a topic of many discussions. We have to be prepared to pull on our strength of NOPE. Life happens and  staying quit sometimes requires a little work.  Know before hand what you are going to do.

Each time I am challenged I tell myself if I can get through this and not smoke, I know I will never smoke again. We can not be too confident but focus on learning to deal with life situations without smoking. NOPE   A cigarette can not, has not, will not FIX anything.  We have been brainwashed as smokers that it does. Smoking  only compounds the problem.  1st you will have relapsed and 2nd still have to face the problem.  


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So true!  I'm proud I did not smoke last night after leaving the ER. Honestly I didn't even think about smoking until after I got out! 

Deena-A-Yenni
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The addict remains within us.  Being prepared is what frees us.  Thank you for your post.

froguelady
Member

Great blog.  The only thing smoking changes is making us addicted once more to the nicodemon.  Your insight into the quitting process is very wise and will inspire others that are struggling.

HealthyOrange
Member

Thank you, Jackie once again!

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Giulia
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Yes!

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TerrieQuit
Member

Great post, Jackie! As always your right on top of things!

Terrie  79  DOF

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MarilynH
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Great blog 100 % true......

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bonniebee
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Thanks Jackie great blog !

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