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Day 37
By Phantom
on September 06 2011 at 12:10 pm
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44, Female
MA, United States
Member Since: July 23 2002
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Whew, I am happy to say I remained 100% smokefree this past weekend. For the most part I was not tempted, even though at one point it did seem I was literally surrounded by people smoking. It felt really good not to smoke, felt really right. I did experience some pangs of anxiety now and again, but I just tried to do my best to distract myself until it passed.
At one point one of our neighbors told me she had brought those little grape cigarillos for us to smoke, as that has been kind of our "tradition" to smoke those when we are at the lake, and I had to tell her that I would not be joining her, I had quit for good. She said, "Not even just one?" I don't think she was really trying to get me to smoke, I think she was just really surprised. She did not press me to have one. Later in the evening, when the grape cigarillos got passed out, and even those who do not smoke were having one, I mentioned to hubby's 15-year old cousin that normally I would be having one too, but had quit, and he gave me a high five  .
So, it definitely feels like I passed a big test. Today I am feeling kind of anxious, just kind of free-floating anxiety, and generally out of sorts. I don't feel like I want to smoke, but I know I do still need to keep my guard up, I have to be careful not to allow myself to get overly confident and work now to find and practice healthier ways to cope with anxiety and worry so I am not tempted to resort to my old crutch in a moment of weakness.
But for today, I will not smoke.
Keep going strong, friends, keep fighting the good fight!
Dawn/aka Phantom
Original Quit Date 8/27/2000
Slipped and started "yo-yo" quitting in 2006
Back on track 8/1/2011
"And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back/So shake him off"
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Message by Babs
on September 06 2011 at 3:38 pm
Location: United States Joined: November 16 2006 Posts:
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You did great!
Every time you win over the temptation
it just makes you that much stronger.
YEAH! 
Not One Puff Ever and
Keep a Sense of Humor.
Babs ~ 9/15/06
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Message by betsy
on September 06 2011 at 4:55 pm
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WTG Dawn
Babs is right
each crave you get past makes you stronger
it does get better
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betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!
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Message by Jeremiah
on September 06 2011 at 5:27 pm
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You did WAY good!! I have some friends that smoke them grape cigarello's, I think they stink to high heaven but that's my opinion..I bet you felt awesome getting that "high 5" from hubby's cousin!! I would!!
Together
Everyone
Accomplishes
More..
Puto in vestri (Believe in yourself)
4/19/07
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Message by TechTeacher
on September 06 2011 at 9:08 pm
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You did good...congrats!
Live, Love, Laugh!
Thank you for another day!
Quit Date 8/1/11
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Message by PackyLou
on September 06 2011 at 10:56 pm
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I just had the feeling that your weekend would be wonderful, just like you!
Barb
"I took the road less traveled by ~
and it has made all the difference..."
QD: 9/10/07
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Message by skipper8
on May 09 2012 at 9:47 am
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Happy to see a note from you ! Are you still quit from August ? I am feeling pretty darn good about my quit most of the time LOL!!
~~The time is always right , to do what is right ~~ KTQ ~~Kathy
QD- 21-11-11 :)
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