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January Bravehearts 2019   Quit Buddies Unite

Started 1/31/19 by Andrea (ModAndrea); 816273 views.
Paula266

From: Paula266

1/31/19

No I have the card but some stores can enter your phone number at the cash register and it will work. Or they can scan the coupon on your phone.  Ok thank you.

jean111

From: jean111

1/31/19

I have the same tough spots:  first thing in the morning and when I come home from work.  I quit on the 21st, so still in early weeks.  I have been getting into the shower first thing, and I found it helps.  I'm still loving not smoking in the morning.  Gosh, it feels like such freedom.  I freaked one day at work because it was stressful, but also because I actually needed a little caffeine.  I've been able to blend some decaf and regular.   But a huge hit of caffeine would probably send me into a super crave.

I've found that it's true:  the more time that goes by, the stronger you get.  If you relapse, just get back on it.  Don't  want to lose your quit muscle.  It atrophies, just like other muscles, if you don't use it.  I learned that the hard way!  Best of luck.  You can do this!  Even if it sucks, you can still do it.

Paula266

From: Paula266

1/31/19

2 more hours. Ok Im gonna need some coffee. Lol my eyes are seeing double.

Jill E Bean

From: Jill E Bean

1/31/19

Congrats on 22 hours! See, you can do this!

I find evenings hard too. Paula's yoga is a wonderful idea. I've started doing online guided meditations; some for relaxation and some for visualization for a goal, which of course, for me, is to picture myself as a non smoker. what does that look, smell, taste and feel like? what do you do now that you aren't a smoker, etc.

If you're tired, then sleep if you can. I think a lot of us on here are sleeping more than normal. Our bodies and minds are going through some serious changes.

Keep it up!

jean111

From: jean111

1/31/19

How are you doing now that the day's almost over?

Paula266

From: Paula266

1/31/19

Yes that's it love it thank you.  Namaste

icandothis79

From: icandothis79

1/31/19

Paula I will make it... I promise!! You get to bed if you need to...

shell1224

From: shell1224

1/31/19

The name of the game right now is distract, distract , distract ! Every time  you have an urge to smoke or find yourself thinking about it, get up and move, do anything to distract yourself. It works. Don't think to far ahead, just stay in the moment. It does get easier blush

icandothis79

From: icandothis79

1/31/19

Ya I will be hitting the hay early tonight that’s for sure!! I’m so happy and proud I didn’t stop after work!! We are nonsmokers!! 

Paula266

From: Paula266

1/31/19

I love meditation I will check that out. How are you. I wanted to be here for Icandothis when she hits 24 hours. So if my words start not making sense its because Im seeing double. Lol

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