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Also thank you Mysticcat for hosting tonight! I hope you and everyone have a wonderful weekend!

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It's good to be back and to see everyone! Thanks bunches John S! I'm throwing my 43,120 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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Friday Night Welcome Back 🔥

Welcome back to the BONFIRE this beautiful Friday Evening! It’s great to see everyone! 🥳 Thank you John for getting us back up and for everything you do for us on NOPE !!! Hopefully everyone finds their way back! I know a lot of people missed this site 🤗 It’s a self-serve bonfire so carefully throw your unsmoked nasties into the bonfire. We encourage you to toss any worries or problems you are experiencing tonight into the fire as well! 🔥 Everyone is welcome at the Bonfire! We especially...

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I have reached my friend request for today <br />I will request more friends tomorrow <br />Gosh it's good to be back

I have reached my friend request for today
I will request more friends tomorrow
Gosh it's good to be back

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Friday funny

Repost:  The Icky Threes

Great repost.  
KTQ
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The Icky Threes
From About.com

Understanding The Icky Threes refers to particular phases of a person's quit program that can be bumpy and uncomfortable.

3 Days
Physical Withdrawal

The first three days of smoking cessation are intense for most of us. Often, the first day or two are fueled by the 'excitement' of taking the initial plunge into quitting, but by the third day, reality is setting in and so are the discomforts of physical withdrawal from nicotine.
"Quitter's flu" is a term used to describe this phase of smoking cessation because nicotine withdrawal symptoms often mimic a cold or a mild case of the flu.

The following list contains commonly reported symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Most people experience some of these, but rarely all of them

· Cravings to smoke
· Irritable, cranky
· Insomnia
· Fatigue
· Inability to Concentrate
· Headache
· Cough
· Sore throat
· Constipation, gas, stomach pain
· Dry mouth
· Sore tongue and/or gums
· Postnasal drip
· Tightness in the chest

Coping Skills for Nicotine Withdrawal
The Five D's
· Delay until the urge passes - usually within 3 to 5 minutes.
· Distract yourself. Call a friend or go for a walk.
· Drink water to fight off cravings.
· Deep Breaths - Relax! Close your eyes and take 10 slow, deep breaths.
· Discuss your feelings with someone close to you or at the support forum here at About.com Smoking Cessation.

Exercise. If you're unaccustomed to exercising, start slowly. Take a 15-minute walk once or twice a day, and work up from there. Choose activities that appeal to you, so you'll do them consistently. Exercise reduces cravings to smoke while helping you feel better in general.

Get More Rest. As smokers, our bodies were used to taking in not only nicotine, but all of the literally thousands of other chemicals in cigarette smoke. The stress of abruptly cutting off that supply, as unhealthy as it was, can leave us feeling tired and wilted. If you're fatigued and can manage it during the day, take a nap. And go to bed a little earlier than usual if you need to. It will do you good.
On the other hand, if you're at the opposite end of the spectrum and find yourself unable to sleep (which is common also), try taking a long walk several hours before bed.

Take a Multivitamin. Consider adding a good multivitamin to your daily regimen for the first few months after quitting tobacco. It will help offset nicotine withdrawal symptoms and replenish depleted nutrients.

Relaxation and Rewards. Take time alone to read a good book. Indulge in a hot bath at the end of the day. Whatever pampers and relaxes you is a great choice. Don't think of it as a luxury; think of it as a protective measure for your quit program.

Cessation is hard work early on, and when we take the time to recharge our batteries and replenish our spirits, we put ourselves in the best possible position for continued success. Do this step religiously every single night, and you'll find that you are better equipped to start the next day off on the right foot.

Repost: The Icky Threes

Great repost.
KTQ
D6939

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The Icky Threes
From About.com

Understanding The Icky Threes refers to particular phases of a person's quit program that can be bumpy and uncomfortable.

3 Days
Physical Withdrawal

The first three days of smoking cessation are intense for most of us. Often, the first day or two are fueled by the... Show more

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Good morning all
Happy Friday to you!!!!!

A huge TGIF... so glad it is the weekend. One day left to go out and see kids and two glorious days at home. Gotta race home to take cat to the vet for his vaccines and then let the weekend begin. Smoking - saying NO to that the kicking me some as to the curb. Who will join me on the Freedom Road today????

Have a fantastic Friday!
Cara
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3Y 11M
Life Saved
$103,044
Money Saved
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Good morning! We have arrived at our new home in Lenoir City Tennessee. The 15 foot U-Haul is here and unloaded. We are unboxing and getting the kitchen in order. Beds built. Now for laundry as blankets, comforters etc helped to protect the furniture. The adventure has begun.

Slowly the pneumonia is clearing. Have lots of rest breaks. Tired of shaking from the meds. See a new doc on Wednesday for follow up.

But. .life is good! My day will be busy! And productive hope y'all have a fabulous... Show more

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Thursday Smile

Repost:  Today marks 3 years quit...... If I can do this

Awesome repost.
I am going to take off - have a great day.
Cara
D6938
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From sueg2009 on 8/17/2013 11:17:04 AM
I know that sounds cliché....if I can do this, anyone can. I sincerely mean it though.
I thought I loved to smoke. I lived to smoke. I needed it, couldn't live without it. I felt it was "all I had". Besides, I never went out, had two kids and this was my "entertainment and comfort".
Seriously.

I did it. 
3 years ago I finally made the decision to quit smoking. I chose the mantra "NO MATTER WHAT" and really stuck by that. Trust me, I went through hell that first year. I was not a happy quitter. I did not feel "wonderful" and "amazing" and all the other things I read about here from new quitters. I thought I was doomed. I figured I was that one smoker that just could NOT quit.

But I did.
NO MATTER WHAT I did not pick up a cigarette and light it. I did not choose to smoke when I was feeling tired, lonely (big time), angry, bitter, upset, frustrated, sad, happy, hungry, pathetic or even drunk. I chose not to because I made that decision and stuck by it.
Time went on and I began to feel better, happy, wonderful and all those things I was promised by the elders here that I would one day feel.

I felt it.

I am grateful I "hung in there" and I am grateful for Quitnet and all the amazing people here that support each other. This place saves lives...and I truly believe it has saved mine. That's why I come back.

SO folks...hang in there. If you're struggling, hang in there. If you;re frustrated...hang in there. If you think you can't go another second without smoking....hang in there!!!

Make the decision and stick by it. You will never regret it, I PROMISE!!

Sue
day 1096...3 GRATEFUL years of not smoking!!
xo :)

Good morning all
Happy Thursday!!!!!

So glad this week is coming to an end as I am exhausted. Been subbing and running around and it wont stop till end of day tomorrow. No matter what life brings my way I am saying NO to smoking and keeping moving forward along the Freedom Road. I hold my hand out to the next winning quitter joining me kicking ash to the curb today.
Have a great day
Cara
D6938

3Y 11M
Life Saved
$103,029
Money Saved
187,326
Unsmoked

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Happy 🐫 day Mysticcat, thanks for lighting the Bonfire. I'm tossing in 119,900 unsmokeds tonight. Enjoy another wonderful smoke free evening everyone!

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I'm throwing my 3,052 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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I'm throwing my 132,180 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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It’s the “What Day Is It?” Bonfire!

It’s Hump Day🐪🐫. 1/2 way till the weekend! wooohoooo! Everyone is invite so don’t be shy. Just toss your unsmoked cigarettes on the fire and let’s celebrate quitting smoking! Tonight’s self-serve to mind those fingers and toes! Congratulations to all us quitters! For those new this fire was started by our own sweet 😇Q-Angel Mary Merrey(tilletoiler) long ago as place for quitters toss unsmoked cigarettes and celebrate being quit. This is also a place where you can unload your burdens and just...

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Yay getting released!! I am closing on my house and heading to the new home to close tomorrow!!

Your prayers and good wishes worked.

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Wednesday Smile