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1. nerak47

   

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   23 Jan 2018
   25 Mar 2018

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   Hi everyone,
   
   I have taped on my coffee table, a sticky note that reads 'nicotine is out of my body, only my brain wants it'. At first I felt silly, but seeing the note is my reminder that I don't want to start over again.. And it's a battle between want and need! I am lying to myself when I try to convince me that I NEED that smoke...the nicotine is out of my body. 
   Changing life's habits can be exhausting...it's a never end of change for me still. And cravings haven't left yet ~ Champix takes control of my physical cravings, and therefore I know I do not NEED that smoke. . .most times, acknowledging I WANT a  smoke, makes the craving go away faster. 
   I've been smoking a very long time, I must remember to be patient while I develop another life lol.  The addiction wants me back I know it..and I don't want to start all over again. I am going to prove I can be anything I want!!! 
   I am not at that point where I can say 'life is better ' but I can say 'life is lots different' since I've quit. And yet, I know I don't want to go back and smoke again...47 days is a lot of days when you struggle for life. 
   
   nerak 
2. jennifer, quit coach

   

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   29 Nov 2017
   25 Mar 2018 in reply to nerak47

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   Good Evening nerak,
   
   What a wonderful post you've shared with all of us!
   
   I love how many times in this post you've shared statements like " I don't want to start all over again" and " I know I don't want to go back"...you are showing us all a great example of how to use that positive self-talk!
   
   Congrats on reaching your 47th smoke-free day ! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!
   
   
   
3. treepeo

   

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   25 Mar 2018

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   Very well said, nerak47.
   
   Yes, you smoked for a long time, so it will take time for you to adjust to handling life without smoking.  You will get those "wants" occasionally, and you just have to keep fighting against them.  Even now, having been a non-smoker for 14 months, I still get the odd feeling in my lungs and it crosses my mind that I would like a cigarette.  But fortunately, those thoughts are fleeting, and don't pack a punch.  I guess because in my heart, I know that I truly have no desire to go back to my old ways.  I worked really hard to get that monkey off my back and like you, I have no intention of blowing it now.
   
   Congratulations on your 47 smoke free days, nerak47.  Keep the quit!
   
4. eagerquit

   

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   07 Mar 2018
   26 Mar 2018 in reply to nerak47

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   Hi Nerak47,
   
   Great post. You have hit the nail on the head for me with want vs. need. My major battle is one of a psychological want and not a physical need. My sticky note in front of me says "Every minute is a gain."
   
   Eagerquit
   
5. manderson4

   

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   26 Mar 2018

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   This is a great idea Nerak47.  I did something similar when I started my journey last year and I put it on my fridge, my bedroom door, my closet doors and on my wall where I can see it all the time.