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1. beacher1967

   

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   Start day 4 at 4pm and all I keep saying is make it to 4pm, make it to 4pm.  On the Nicorette.  First day back to work after vacation and it is a little trying.  I keep telling myself I can do it.
2. eagerquit

   

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   Hi beacher1967,
   
   Congratulations on getting through three days of your quit. It is a challenging time but like you said, you can do it. Many, many others certainly have including myself. The Nicorette is a very good quit aid.
   
   Wishing you all the best with your quit.
   
   Eagerquit
   
3. brieffree

   

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   beacher1967
   
   Of course you Can do it! and you are doing it!
   You are more important than Smoking!
   You are work it! No one can replace you, No lungs replacement or so....
   
   You can do it! One day at the time!
   
   Cangrats in day 4
   
4. lillian, quit coach

   

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   Hi beacher1967,
   
   It really will get easier.
   
   Take in a nice deep breath, in through your nose to the count of 5 and exhale slowly out of your mouth to the count of 7.
   
   Just focus on nice slow deep breaths!
   
   It can help,
   but in the meantime, just remember it will get easier!
   
   Keep us posted,
   Lillian
   
5. treepeo

   

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   Hi beacher1967,
   
   You are now on Day 4.  Way to go!  Hang in there.  Drink lots of water, and try to distract yourself.  You can do this, you really can.  You are stronger than your addiction.  Believe in yourself.
6. beacher1967

   

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   I have to say, I woke up this morning with killer cravings.  I am the kind of smoker that hasn't even wiped the sleep from my eyes before lighting up.  This morning has been brutal.  The worst of the days thus far.  I keep telling myself to keep going.  I am practising the breathing.  It is just sucking so major at the moment.  Not to mention I have not had a decent nights sleep since I quit.  I am so tired right now.  I don't sleep very well on a good day, was diagnosed as an insomniac years ago, but this is really dipping into the limited amount of sleep I normally get.  Just curious as to how long this affects sleep?  A week, a month, a year?  I'm worried that the more tired I get, the less able I am to fight the urges.  Anyone go through this and anything to suggest?
7. beacher1967

   

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   How long have you been quit?  Did you use the gum?  Was your sleep affected?  What did you do for it if it was?
8. beacher1967

   

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   :)
9. beacher1967

   

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   When does it get easier?  Lol, today is the worst day by far, the absolute worst.  Cravings are killer.  My jaws hurt from chewing the gum and it is only 10:41am.  I mean I know ultimately, I should be able to do this, but didn't expect the cravings to get worse on day 4, I thought they would kind of decrease over time.  But this is by far the worst.  Ok, I am whining, but I am seriously miserable this morning and it is very hard to concentrate.  Using my  break time here to come on here to read some words of encouragement.
10. beacher1967

    

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    Thank you!  Drinking tons of water.  I know I can do it, just resolve is not so good right now.  For some reason day 4 is the worst, the absolute worst
11. brieffree

    

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    Hi beacher1967
    
    I quit last June7/15 since then I been feeling a lot different Mod.
    1 week was fine, I hate smoking, then I started to crave bad, sleep and quit, sleep and quit.....
    Then I found this Site, and helps me to stay Free, I use the Gum and the Mist.
    Day's are most good, and others bad, but I been Planing how to Keep my quit and Stick with the Plan.
    
    Today because of the rain I crave more, but I handle it. I use my Mist and the crave goes away......
    
    Is not easy at the beginning, I use to smoke 3 Packs a day!
    So, I need support!
    
    The sleeps are ok, if you go back  to the quit!
    
    Is just Part of the training to quit for good!As far you don't relapse and star again!
    
    The point here is to train yourself how to quit and Keep your Quit!
    
    You can do it, you will discover a new you!
    
12. beacher1967

    

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    I can't catch a good nights sleep to save my life.  It is really wearing me down.  Still keeping the quit, just miserable.
13. brieffree

    

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    Hi beacher1967
    
    Hang in there!
    Are you sleeping during the day?
    Quit Smoking is a every time full Job! Is a good idea if you sleep a short nap!
    I remember, my first smoke free weeks I was to tired, I sleep nap and continue working in my quit! I do not remember how many times I woke up at 4am. It really gets better by no time!
    
    Maybe is because you are not tired enough. As soon us you quit! You body started to heal it self, all the time when you were smoking you were consuming energy every time. if you calculate all the time you were smoking before, now is free time to Brief Pure Air!
    
    This is why you need to relax,
    
    Do something good to you, regard your self for a been smoke free! You earn it!
    Go to the Movies
    Go for a walk 20 min or so.
    Do something instead of thinking
    
    No matter what you do, as far you are smoke free!
    
    You are doing Great!
    
    
    
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14. emily, quit coach

    

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    Hi beacher1967,
    
    Sorry to hear that your having a difficult day and some trouble sleeping. But it's wonderful to see that you turned to the website for support/encouragement instead of smoking. That says a lot about how important this quit is to you.
    
    If you don't mind me asking, what are your reasons for quitting?
    
    Keep using your gum and drinking lots of water like you mentioned. If you need any extra support feel free to call into Smokers' Helpline to speak with a Quit Coach.
    
    Wishing you a better evening.
    Emily
15. treepeo

    

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    Hi beacher1967,
    
    Wow, can I ever relate to what you are saying.  When I first quit, I could fall asleep, but I couldn't stay asleep.  I would wake up at least 3 times a night.  I got more and more tired, and that really ate into my resolve.  It culminated in me having a two day crying jag at the end of my first month.  But then, miraculously, things got better.  I started sleeping through the night again, and the cravings eased off dramatically.
    
    Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things you will ever do.  So go ahead and whine and complain.  Punch a pillow, cry, scream, indulge yourself with something extravagant.  Do whatever it takes to stay smoke free.  Withdrawal is horrible, but we all have to go through it.  Keep drinking your water to get rid of toxins.  Try to avoid temptations, and keep yourself distracted.  Everyone is different, and so I can't tell you how long you will experience this hell.  But I can tell you that it will pass.  Think of it this way.  You will go through a little bit of pain for a lifetime of gain.  So hang in there.  Quitting is worth it.
16. beacher1967

    

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    Well, I have noticed the effects of my long term smoking.  My wheezing was so bad it was ridiculous and any kind of physical effort was getting very uncomfortable, out of breath easily.  I was planning my quit and had an unexpected trip to the doctors due to a massive influx of migraines.  I had some bloodwork done and got a message saying to come in immediately.  Turns out nothing serious, but said to myself, you better quit before the next call they are calling you for something serious.  So I upped my tentative quit date when my carton ran out.  Did not buy anymore, cleaned the house, removed all the ashtrays and lighters, cleaned the car and here I am on day 5.  I am miserable and exhausted.  I can't sleep during the day because I am at work.  That's my story.
17. beacher1967

    

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    I need to print this response, thank you!
18. jeyan

    

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    Beacher1967 Congrats on your decision to quit after being a slave to the NicoMonster for 38 years!!!  You can do this!! Just never give up trying and keep saying NOPE.  Other than improvement to your health and life style, you could save about $5k an year. :)  We can do this!!! 
19. eagerquit

    

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    Hi Beacher1967,
    
    Congratulations on keeping the quit. I can definitely relate to what you are saying. I quit on March 7 and suffered the same sleeplessness. I woke up several times during the night and couldn't get back to sleep. After a lot of that, a friend suggested a cup of green tea an hour before bed. It worked like a charm!
    
    You did everything right at the start of your quit. Clearing all smoking paraphernalia and cleaning house and car are great ideas. So is washing all smokey clothes. It helped me appreciate the smoke free life. When I was on the city bus this morning a lady got on wearing a heavy scent of "eau de cigarettes" and I sure appreciated not smelling that way anymore.
    
    Wishing you continued success with your quit.
    
    Eagerquit
    
    
20. treepeo

    

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    Hi beacher1967,
    
    Yes, that was always a worry.  Will the next medical problem be THE ONE?  To be honest, smoking literally almost killed me, and still, I smoked.  It just goes to show you how powerful this addiction is.
    
    You are at the beginning of your quit, and it is hell.  I sympathize and feel for you.  I wish I could wave a magic wand and make it better, but I can't.  The reality is that it hurts to quit.  There is no way to completely avoid the pain of withdrawal.  You have to grit your teeth and bear it.  Yes, it can be really tough to deal with.  But is it worth it?  Hell, yes, a thousand times yes.  Quitting will make a profound difference in your life.  Trust me, it will.
    
    Your breathing will eventually improve.  Your heart won't start pounding with the slightest exertion.  You will start to cough stuff up, and it will continue to come up.  Keep napkins and the like with you so you can spit it out discreetly.  Each time you get rid of this stuff, your chest will get a little bit lighter.  You won't notice it at first, but one day you will, and it will make you feel really happy.  I realized I had forgotten what it feels like to have my chest feel normal and not weighed down.
    
    And the freedom.  Oh my goodness, it is great.  I didn't really realize how much I had adjusted my life to fit my smoking needs.  Now that I don't smoke, I can do what I want, when I want, without worrying like I used to.  It's hard to describe.  You have to experience it yourself.  And you will also not have to worry about having smoke breath, or about where you can have a smoke, or about offending someone with your smoking.  It all takes a toll.  And you will be free of all that.
    
    Hang tough, beacher1967.  I wish you well on your journey.
21. beacher1967

    

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    I'm hanging in there.  Day 18 now.  I haven't started coughing anything up and to be honest, would like to so I kind of see a benefit to it (as gross as it sounds).  My nerves are frayed.  I don't feel very strong anymore.  The cravings are exceptionally painful now.  I am still avoiding all triggers and am now feeling punished (not doing anything fun anymore).  So, here I sit.  It is NOT fun.  I am gritting my teeth.  Hoping to start seeing the positives.  I have some, but they aren't really ones that I give a poop about.  Anyway, miserable, miserable, miserable.  But hanging in there.
22. brieffree

    

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    Hi there
    
    18 day's Free, is amazing.
    
    You need to feel some a better way to brief, and save a lot money! You do not smell like crap anymore.
    
    Personally I experience better Briefing, my legs are responding, so my coughing stop complete, I can talk clearly with no coifing.
    
    Please go for a walk, look at you briefing only Pure Air, every time! fell it!
    
    Try to climb stair where you can, and feel the power! Of course at the beginning, you get tired, but then No one can stop you!
    
    Man, is so much Worth it!
    
    Just look at you in other way!
    
    You are a winner! of Life!
    
    One day at the time!
    
    Do not judge yourself, every quit is different!  
    
    We are here for you!
    
    Beacher1967
    
    I guess you are in that point of the quit that felt all bad about it. I also fail like that time ago, then I asked my self what is it? and discover that was My relationship with my smoking habit! or what I believe about it! Then, I work on the tigers, and discover that was nothing wrong, it was me.
    
    I confront my self with all my fairs and discover a new Me, the same Man who was smoker for Many years and pay the consequence with my life!
    
    But, there is a new you a Person who want to life and be free of a terrible addiction!
    Remember is not you when you feel the crave, is your addiction; you need to get up to life of freedom!
    
    Big hug, you are not alone!
    
    Be nice witch your self, regard your self with something nice for a wonderful Job!    
    
    
    
    

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