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1. jerome

   

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   06 Dec 2017
   04 Feb 2018

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   I stopped smoking back in November I feel better and sleep all night now , I stopped before but went back for 2 years and this time I hope to stay stopped  if I just work on one day at a time not thinking months or years down the road , for you folks new at this it may help to know I have stopped about 4 times longest was 7 months but I let little things become a mountain and said to myself one won't hurt ..... not so , that one lead me to a 2 year battle to stop again
2. treepeo

   

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   29 Nov 2017
   04 Feb 2018

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   Hi Jerome,
   
   Glad to hear you are feeling better and sleeping through the night again.  That's a big one.
   
   No matter what, we have to stick to NOPE - Not One Puff Ever.  If we stick to that, we will remain non-smokers.
   
   Good for you for giving it another shot.  That's terrific.
3. marianne, quit coach

   

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   04 Feb 2018

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   Hello Jerome,
   
   So good to get your sleep back!   Taking it one day at a time is wise.  And of course not giving to having even one as you say.  
   
   Here is to another day down for you.  
   
   Best Wishes,
   
   Marianne
4. autumn272

   

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   06 Feb 2018
   06 Feb 2018 in reply to treepeo

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   Wow. That NOPE (not one puff ever) has to be my mantra. I have learned the hard way I can't have 1 puff without going back. I will remember that "NOPE"!
5. ocean

   

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   06 Feb 2018

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   Hi Jerome,
   I've started my 4th week and I'm so glad you're feeling better.  I had a minor slip last week, and because I was a frequent relapser as well, I've got that fear big time.  I knew that if I smoked another cigarette, that I'd just be delaying yet another crave an hour later, and so on...  So I soaked them and threw them out and haven't entertained any more.  I think about it, still craving, but I don't act on it.  That's all I can do.  I'm so proud of you for getting this far, and hearing that it gets better.  I really need to hear it!
6. sarah, quit coach

   

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   06 Feb 2018

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   Hello Ocean - a heartfelt congrats on being smoke- and slip! - free this week.
   We are all proud of you, too!
   Sarah