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Caeboy2 Years Smoke Free
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Bad day today! Spent the afternoon wanting to smoke, not feeling cravings for it but missing my "old friend". Went for a run to take my mind off things and clear my mind.

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Caeboy
2 Years Smoke Free
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NozmoValued Contributor

Hello Caeboy, welcome to the forum!

How long is it since you stopped? Our administrator RoisinO1 is on holiday at the minute but a badge will be on its way once she gets back.

A lot of us here have likened smoking to being like an old friend but of course it isn't. It doesn't do you any favours! That said, I know EXACTLY what you mean and I still miss it at times, even after seven months.

It gets easier! Stick with it, keep posting, and let us know how it's going. As said earlier, it's pretty quiet here tonight but usually there's somebody here to help and encourage.

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HercuValued Contributor

Caeboy...That is the most frustrating part of quitting... I still reach for my cigarettes.... No physical craving but only the memory...Stay strong it gets better...!

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Abuelajeannie3 Years Smoke Free

I think we all feel this false need for an old friend, I almost felt like I was in mourning for a while but of course we do know it isn't our friend just an evil demon trying to trick us.

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free

Hey Caeboy , welcome again to our community, can you give us an introduction post when you get a chance and let me know your quit date for your milestone badges :)

Hope things are going ok for you since you posted last week?

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