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New & Glad to be Smokefree

Smoked for 33 years.  Tried everything to quit…This time I am using Zyban, gum and food and feel really good.  I just did some relaxation exercises and it helped.
So far all my cravings on this first day have been threes on a scale from one to ten.  I believe Zyban works for me.  Anyway, nice to meet all of you.
 
 Aim
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Just sad...

I am new here but read your post and wanted to tell you I am thinking of you and that I hope you can distract yourself from the sadness somehow.
You have hit a huge milestone because as I understand it the first 3 days are the hardest.  Please keep pushing on!
 
Best,
Aim 
9 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I quit on the 12th August 2014

Congrats on your quit!  I quit on the 14th.  Glad you are serious and looking out for your health.
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New & Glad to be Smokefree

Hi, Ashley!
 
Thanks for the warm welcome.  I have made it past the first three days and I am loving it.
 
You asked what I learned from last attempts?  I learned that if you truly believe in yourself that you can quit, then you can relax some and actually enjoy quitting.  This is a wonderful quit attempt.  I hope it is the last.
 
Thanks again for replying to my post.
 
Best,
Aim 
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Can Mindfulness Help you Quit Smoking?

Hi, Ashley…I think mindfulness or anything like it will help.  I use breath meditation where I focus only on my breathing for about 15 minutes twice a day. It really helps to keep me centered and able to cope healthier than I used to cope when I would smoke over everything.  
 
Have a great night!
Aim 
9 years ago +1 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 2
Can Mindfulness Help you Quit Smoking?

Ashley:
 
Once in the morning when I wake up and before bed works for me.  Better day and better sleep.