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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Hi Rete,

I hope you're still hanging in there!

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hi Rita!

Glad to hear that you are feeling better! I bet your eyes will heal much quicker without the smoke getting into them!

Hang in there! You're doing great so far!

Jim

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 26

Thanks, Jim. It has been a full six days and already I'm feeling better. In fact, today I go back to the retina specialist to see how the progress of the right eye is after the two surgeries I've had. I think it will be a marked improvement as the smoking was truly bothering my eye.

I'm not without cravings but so far, I have talked myself out of them and will continue giving myself the same pep talk when needed.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Rita!!!

Way to go for hopping back up on the proverbial horse! I know that you can do this and it will be great to be able to see your path to freedom clearly now! And yes, getting back to work will definitely help to keep your mind busy and off thinking about smoking! Stick close and always think NOPE!!!

You can do this!

Jim

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 26

A big help is that I am back at work after being on disability for 7 weeks. Also I talk to myself (non-verbally) and tell myself the craving will be gone in 10 minutes and it always is. I remind myself how good I was feeling before I relapsed. How I enjoyed walking up the three flights of stairs each evening without having to stop 1/2 way to catch my breath.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Hi Rete

I hate smoking too! I know that feeling of disappointment in your self as well. I empathize! You are doing the best you can by starting today clean and free! Sending strength and hugs your way!!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Rete648, glad you jumped back up on the horse! Some people's journeys are straight forward, while others have bumps, craters, and pot holes in the road to becoming a non smoker. At the end, it doesn't matter how you got there. We're just glad you are back on the road to becoming smoke free!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Hi again, Rete648,

Sorry to hear that you slipped up. Glad to hear that you are starting your quit again. Let us know how you are doing.

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11214

Congratulations on getting started.

Many people relapse after a successful quit. Try to remember what you have learned from it and apply it now. What coping strategies do you hope to use this time?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 26

It was only after the second eye surgery for a detached retina that I gave in to temptation and took a cigarette from my daughter who was my caregiver at the time.

I hate smoking. I was really disappointed in myself.

I am now back on the smoke free road. Today is day 1.

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