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Well I'm still here, hanging on. Just had my lunch and am suffering with that "I've just eaten; therefore I must smoke" thing, so I'm here instead. I'm on patches, so I know it's not the nicotine craving that's got me right now; it's the psychological connection to my habit. Stupid brain!

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You deserve the new room x power to the penguin!

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ha ha power to the penguin. I love that too :)

Every hour I make it through I'll think that in my head

Yep just concentrate on an hour at a time and before you know it another day is crossed of

​If you have an actual calendar get a red marker pen and put a big

X

Through the number

That really helped me in the early days as did repeatedly repeating some positive phrases and rereading my reasons for quitting

Onwards and upwards is the only way to go

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Agree the psychological addiction is the hardest bit, good on you for getting through it, plus this will be your first smoke free weekend,think how good you will feel on Monday in work knowing u got through it :) x

Penguinpower...how are you doing? still going strong?

Yes, let us know PP, if you're struggling we're all here ready and waiting to...

P-P-P-Pick up a penguin :)

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I failed twice just before my magic third attempt...hoping and praying you have just gone quiet and are doing great but if you are struggling please come back Penguin Power :-)

Penguin...what's up my friend? Get back with us, we are all missing you here :)

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