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Lynniepooh

Hi All,

So i'm 31 and just quit smoking almost 34 hours ago!

Just wondering if anyone has any advice for me....just want to see what some of you did to help you stop for good!

i have tried to quit before and never made it past 48 hours! I really want this so I think I will do good! I am feeling great and only have a bad craving when driving, so I chew gum to help! But I only have a 3 mile drive home from work!

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Lynn

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teko

Oh yes, how I remember the sleepless nights. Melatonin will help with that. You can get it from walmart and it helps the sleeplessness. Watch out for the anxiety tho and if that increases you may need to see a doc for a little something to get you thru for a few months. The anxiety bout done me in. It actually did the last time I quit as I was not prepared for it. This time I was and got some paxil for a few months to help me. Best thing I ever did too! You might also not want to exercise past 2 or three in the afternoon if yur having problems sleeping. Your physical cravings should be under control but watch out for the mental stuff. know that your success depends on your ability to not take another puff. I no that sounds easy, but it tends to sneak up on you in times of stress. AWESOME! Hang In!

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Cookie8880

Hi Everyone,
I quit smoking for almost a week now until today I have this really bad craving for one so I did smoke, I know..bad!!! I notice I have really bad anxiety and I can't sleep too :( is there any natural supplement I should get to get me thru my anxiety and sleep for now? Please help... Thanks

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rush2112

Yes, I joined the gym and starting working out the day of my quit...I am also using the sauna for relaxation, really seems to help...I am on day six right now and my only real issue is some insomnia, can't sleep through the night, but it seems to be getting a little better already and I know i do sleep better on a gym day than a day i didn't go...
reduce or don't use any caffeine that could be helpful too...

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teko

If you know that anxiety is going to be an issue, start by a visit to your doctor to see if he can help you thru that temporarily. That one thing made the difference between success and failure for me. As far as how or when, that is an individual choice but I think having a bit of will power and motivation will help. Learn all you can about what to do when you first quit, to deal with the craves, tools you will need to cope etc. You can find all that at whyquit.com

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MrsMontoya

So... i know i should quit.. is it better to set a planned date to quit or just throw them away now :P. lol everytime ive tried to quit in the past the anxiety has just been horrible.. im a very high strung person anyway so i guess that's why. Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare yourself for quitting?

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teko

52 days is awesome! Wow! You are doing it! This is probably the hardest one thing you will ever do for yourself! Before you know it, it will be 6 months then 9 and then a year! You are free of the physical addiction, and your doing great on the mental one and you should be soooo proud! I had made a career out of quitting and failing and finally I did it! You can too! Never take another puff! Thats all you gotta do!

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Ray54

Hi teko, I know you're not talking to me but i'm doing fine, 52 days strong and never going back. I hope you are well.

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