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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 150

My husband is also at 3 days! He seems a bit more calm about it and is experiencing less withdrawals. Its a bit challenging to talk to anyone else about the quitting process as I was a closet smoker. I was too embarassed to tell anyone else that I smoked. This has been a good thing and a bad thing. On the one side, I never found that smoking was a 'social thing' as I never smoked in a social setting. On the other side, its hard to explain to your friends and family what you are feeling, why you may seem anxious, or that you may need their encouragement.

At the moment, my main support system is my husband, myself, and this program. I have been drinking lot's of water, taking walks, going for runs, and taking the time to make colorful and flavorful meals. I also have made a committment to stop drinking alcohol during this process. I don't need anything lowering my willpower.

I find it challenging to quit while going to university. I'm finding it hard to concentrate on my work. I keep thinking that maybe I should wait to quit until after I have graduated. But, than I realize that I am just giving into the addiction, ugh. If I can quit during this part of my life, I can stay quit for good.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 653

Good work, Alice!

Get ready for what is coming your way, now that you are a few days into your quit. Have you been reading the program, doing the exercises, preparing for the challenges? Some more physical symptoms may be coming your way. Keep logging on to get support. What other supports do you have in your corner? How is your husband doing?

The weather certainly has been great for walks recently so that is an excellent and healthy strategy.

Tiana, Health Educator

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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 150

Thanks for the encouragement. I had a rough night yesterday but made it through. I am excited for a free Tuesday. Three days down and counting.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 855

Hi Alice, Good job just stay with it, Hang tough, Glad you are here, its the best place for the quit Have a great free Monday Tresa

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 57

Congratulations Alice! that's the way, one second at a time, then it gets to one minutes and then one hour!!! You're doing great!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 150

Talking about the catepillar smoking, I seem to have noticed more smokers today than I have on anyother day. when I was smoking (2 days ago), I felt like I was the only one still smoking and I felt like such a social outcast. But, today I noticed that everyone seemed to have a cigaratte in their hand: the lady in the car, the girl at the bus stop, the guy outside the library, etc. I guess its like when you buy a new car (e.g. Honda) you tend to see Honda's everywhere you go.

~Alice

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 206

You go, Miss Alice! One word of advice -- you might want to stay away from that giant caterpillar for a while; isn't he the one who smokes the loofa? (Or whatever it's called?) Hang in there!

peteg

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 150

Thanks Brenda and Ashley! Today was a hard day but I am taking it a minute at a time (sometimes a second at a time). Thanks for the tip about a quit kit

Alice in Wonderland

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Welcome, Alice! You're doing great. You might want to get a quit kit together, if you don't already have one: lots of veggies, sugar-free candy and gum, and drink lots and lots of ice cold water. Exercise helps also, as well as just believing that now is the time. There won't be a better one.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11214

Congratulations on your first smoke free day!

Remember that these feelings are normal and they will pass! Read through the program to prepare yourself and post often in the forums. Reward yourself for each and every success!

We will be here to support you through this! Lean on us for support!

Ashley, Health Educator

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