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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

I am sorry you are feeling that way Karen. I wish I could give you a big hug.

Feeling sad right now is normal. It's healthy to mourn the loss. Smoking was a big part of your life - you may have used it to celebrate, deal with stress, relax, take a break, etc. Losing smoking is almost like ending a toxic relationship. You will miss the other person, it will hurt, but once you are past the mourning stage you will be stronger then ever. Allow yourself to be sad and be gentle with yourself. Some people find it helpful to write a goodbye letter to smoking. Do what you need to do to mourn the loss.

Ashley, Health Educator

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hey Kareng,

Sadness is one of the many emotions you are going to have to learn to deal with during your quit. It's normal to feel sad, mad, lonely, and many others. It's okay too. You're going through some major changes in your life now that you've given up your cigarettes. It should get better as time goes by.

Stay strong and remember, N.O.P.E.!

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Not One Puff Ever (NOPE)

Tim

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, my internet has been down. I'm doing ok, but I find I'm really sad, not so much cranky just sad like something is missing.

Thanks for checking on me

Karen

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Welcome Kareng!

How is your quit going?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hi Kareng,

Welcome to the SSC. What a wonderful gift you want to give yourself.

Clean lungs, no more ash burns, no stinky ashtrays, no more yellow fingers. I could go on and on. Working on it has some good advice about continuing your program. You also need to read all you can and learn as much as you can to help prepare yourself for what lies ahead. The more you know the easier it will be. There's a lot of good advice in the forums here. And if you need an answer, the search feature helps find specific answers for you.

I wish you the best, and keep a "can do" attitude with you at all times!

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$23,292.50

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Days: 750 Hours: 4

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Stay safe & Strong.

Not One Puff Ever (NOPE)

Tim

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Hello kareng and welcome,

I notice that you have worked through one of the steps in "My Program." I'm not sure where you are in the quit process (thinking about it, just starting a quit with or without NRT's, or well into this attempt). Regardless, you can benefit from gong through the other steps in "my program." They are deceptively simple, but they do somehow get the mind more ready and willing for change.

Hope you keep posting and reading, as well. Let us know if you need anything.

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

I have been smoking for 48 years, the past few years I have cut back to two packs a week, but now I'm ready to quit, I'm 64 and wanted to be smoke free before I turn 65, I have no medical issues at this time and am on no medication, I would like to keep it this way. I'm happy to have found this site for support.

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