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I am so proud of myself! I have gone 32 hours now with not even one puff of a cigg. It really hasn't been bad. I have had some withdrawl, but for the most part, I am doing it without too much effort, and I was smoking 2 packs a day. Wish me luck.:p :)

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Way to go!!!!! Keep up the good work. From what i hear it will probably get harder as you inch towards that one week mark but stick to your guns and DON'T GIVE IN TO THE CRAVINGS!!!!!

I'm rooting for ya :)

Leigh

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chrissy, hang on girl !! It will probably get harder....but don't go back!!!!!! We are here to give you support! Lots of former smokers in here!

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YEA! :)

Keep it up and you will feel better for it....

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

I am on week 25 with no smoking. It gets better. You will feel better. Don't be surprised if you start coughing up all kinds of crap soon.

Go Go Go,

renerian:p

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Congrats! I'm 18 years without a cigarette. I was a three-pack a day smoker for 11 years! You can do it too!!!!

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Specializes in Mostly LTC, some acute and some ER,.

GOOD GOING GIRL!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Don't be surprised if the psychological cravings persist, long after the actual physical desire to smoke goes away. I quit 12 years ago after smoking 2 1/2 packs a day, and I sometimes still caught myself looking for a smoke as long as 3 yrs. after I stopped. I'd go months without even thinking about cigarettes, then after a particularly good meal or during a traffic jam I'd find myself rummaging in my purse for one. BUT---always remember, "THIS TOO SHALL PASS". Keep up the good work!!

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CONGRATS.....I SMOKED 2 PACKS A DAY FOR 7 YEARS, QUIT COLD TURKEY 5 YEARS AGO.........IT DOES GET WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER...BUT HANG IN THERE........IT IS SO WORTH THE EFFORT.....EVERYTHING SMELLS BETTER....INCLUDING YOU, AND YOUR BREATH (LOLOLOLOLOLOL), AND IT SAVES ON YOUR POCKET BOOK ALSO :)

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

((((((((((((((((((chrissy)))))))))))))))))))))))) your lungs and loved ones will thank you. Way to Go! One day at a time!

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