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6 month anniversary of stopping. For some crazy reason the craving in the last hour has been like it was 5 months ago!

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I can't believe how much I want to smoke right now. I haven't felt like this for months. Help!

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droopyJ

Hey Rozi.... sometimes those awful cravings just creep up on you.....

Any particular reason why your feeling like this?? Just take some deep breaths until the craving goes but whatever you do DONT SMOKE... You have done A MAZEINGLY and you do not want to go back to the beginning...

Maybe its just because you have reached a massive milestone and that brain of yours is trying to trick you :(

Normally Monky would tell you to go kick a cushion or something or do as you have done and come on here. :)

Stay on the site and others will come and give you some support as well :)

in reply to droopyJ

Thanks Droopyj

I think I might go overload on caffiene

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droopyJ

Need any ironing doing? I'm not volunteering (I really hate ironing) but if you can keep busy...... how about treating yourself to something nice tomorrow :D

OOOOH just think of something nice then plan your day around doing it.............. or take yourself off for a walk, bit of fresh air might do you good... or take a long soak in the bath with a good book and a glass of something cold and fruity or a cup of coffee..........or you could come and do my ironing???? :D :D :D

Your out of luck there......barely stand to do my own ironing let alone anyone else's :D

I just need to be strong! I can't smoke ever again so I need to get over myself!, thanks, I do appreciate the support right now. Everyone on here is brilliant.......

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to

OY, Rozi, what you flippin talking about gal, you flippin stand up straight and hold your head up high, and tell Mr nic to ermmmmm, go away eh, perhaps not the words I would use, but I know your a Lady :) and I am soooooooo proud of you :) :) sooo you best feel proud of yourself :)

Rozi, like Droopy says, you flippin thump that cushion gal, you flippin GET RID of that anger, that frustration, that needing feeling, flippin dooooo it Woman :) :)

Otherwise, I, will be around to sort you, ok :o :D :D

Am sending you loads of Mr nic bashing huggs, RITE NOW GAL :) :)

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droopyJ in reply to monky

Hey monky how's your week been???

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to droopyJ

Crapppppppp :o :D :D

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droopyJ in reply to monky

sorry you've had a horrible week hun :( have you managed to get on your boat this week????? maybe I should do you a little bum wiggle to put a smile on your face :D :D

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to droopyJ

Hmmmmmm, that bum wiggle dance would be nice gal, but ermmm, just thinking of my poor old ticker eh :o :D :D

But I can picture it Droopy, and I assure you, thats enough for me ;) :D :D

Thank you sooooomuch :) :) xx

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droopyJ in reply to monky

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All the other pics were rude.... so this is my gift to you monky :D

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to droopyJ

Ha ha ha just looooooooove it gal :D :D :D xx

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER in reply to monky

Ar you ok monky? ? Hi droopy :)

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droopyJ in reply to Briarwood

Hi Briar, how you doing today?? hope you've had a better week than our monky :o

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER in reply to droopyJ

Actually it's been a horrible week, I think they must be putting something in the water droopy :D feeling brighter today Thanks and how about you ? :) x

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droopyJ in reply to Briarwood

Oh man what is going on???? I had my miserable week last week... but to be honest I'm only ok as I'm now on leave.....although I did get stuck on the M25 today for almost 3 flippin hours and it was a mind numbing 31 degrees :O I was dressed all in black and thought about stripping off in the car and driving in my tights (yes I know) and my slip.... !!!

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER in reply to droopyJ

:D :D x

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to droopyJ

Yeahhhhh, J, I know just what you mean about getting stuck for a few hours, been there, done it :( ermmmm, but I have never come across a Lady in her tights and slip though :( :( maybe one day eh ;) :D :D

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droopyJ in reply to monky

:D :D :D you should be sooooo lucky :D

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to Briarwood

Yessssss, am ok thank you for asking Briar, cos ave flippin finished work for a massive 2 flippin daysssssssssssss YEAHHHhhhhh :) :) :)

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER in reply to monky

Good, now I know you are all ok, I'm off to bed, nite nite all :) x

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to Briarwood

I'm sorry Brair, that I missed you tonight, cos I doooo like our chats :) :) you take care now gal and hopefully see's ya tomorrow :) :)

Sweet dreams gal, you get a good nights kip :) am sending you some nodd off quick huggs if you want em :) x

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droopyJ in reply to monky

Ah nite nite Briar sleep tight :)

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droopyJ

Damn.... I was soooo sure you were gonna do it :D

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EmJayPartner

Hey Rozi.... First off congratulations on reaching a fantastic milestone in your stopping smoking carreer :-) You have done amazingly well :-)

I have to say though ( I may be wrong!) but I reckon their may be a little tiny few of those gremlins left hanging around who thought that this might be a good chance to throw up the last attempt to keep you occupied and at bay... These feelings may be a far distant memory, brought to mind to try and test you and get you back in their side....

Please see that you stand up to them and send them packing, if not... Let us all here have them... We'll show 'em the way back out through the back door!!! ;-)

There's a new shiny badge wingng it's way to you now :-)

Xoxox

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katelisci1 Month Winner

Hey Rozi! First I wanted to send out a HUGE hug and congratulations on being 6 months free from Mr. Nic! And Secondly thank you for being an inspiration!!! WOW!!! 6 months is amazing!!! 6 months staying strong and positive... this little urge today doesn't have a chance :) You got this beat!

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Hi Rozi, you have got to 6 months so that's totally fantastic and you definitely do not really want to start all over again, I know you don't :) do whatever it takes to get rid of the urges coz that's all it is :) urges, it will pass, breath deep and focus on how far you have come :) don't give in to them, you can do this, I know you can :) x

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Mindermummy

Hey......SO wierd...cos yesterday was my worse day in ages....really wanted a fag!! And hadn't felt like that since the first few weeks of stopping!!!!! It shocked me...came from no where...I think it was cos it's such a lovey sunny day...had a glass of wine and that was it ....managed to get over it with a gum and e cig . Well done getting to 6 months and no way is it worth going backwards ;) Good luck everyone...I def think the hot sunny days make it harder :(

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monkyAdministratorCake eater

Aup Mummykins its great to see you gal :)

Yes, I'm ok when am pottering about keeping busy, but when I have a sit down, I need to reach for my new friend and give it some vape eh :o

Mr nic can strike at any time, soo try to stay focused on your quit, its not long now and you will need a new winners badge, 4 Months then gal :) :) Stay strong Mummykins :)

Pete :) x

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Mindermummy in reply to monky

Thank you...and you too...stay strong. Had some friends over last night and one was a smoker....I could so easily of had one...but no stayed strong...the feelings were slightly there again. Thought I had got through those feelings....but hey I guess it's true they do come at any time!!! Vaped away and was fine.x

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monkyAdministratorCake eater in reply to Mindermummy

Awww Mummykins am soooo glad that you vaped away that evil Mr nic :) :)

If ever you need any help or backup, you just come a shouting on here gal, there is always somebody about to help :) :)

keep strong and just have a little think on how quitting smoking has helped you :) x

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yellowsnowdrop

It hits you when you least expect it.Same thing happened to me a couple of weeks back so I know how bloomin awful it is.Not a lot you can do except TRY to stay strong,maybe some breathing exercises and a walk.I walk it off my sympathies are with you,you'd kinda think that after all this time the nicodemon would be giving up.Hugs my friend,stay strong.H

Hi YSD, Pete, Katelisci, briarwood, Mindermummy and Emjay

Crafty ol thing nicotine! I didn't succumb to it but I was a bit disheartened that it could come on so strong after all this time. That' s what is so good about this site isn't it? If we didn't know others had the same hiccups we might just give in to the dirty ol devil. At least we know we can get through this with a little help!

For me, reading the posts and posting myself has been invaluable all along - from day 1...from getting a bit of sympathy to being reassured all the symptoms and cravings were normal and would eventually pass. Just want to say thanks :)

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droopyJ in reply to

you are sooooo right Rozi, this site has saved me numerous times..... stay strong :)

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Mindermummy in reply to

Same here....my god the cravings been the worse this weekend...no reason...just hit me....but got though it :) coming on here def helps loads :) good luck xxx

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droopyJ in reply to Mindermummy

Bizarre but that's how it seems to go sometimes ...... I do wonder if we are all in sync with each other as quite a few people seem to get a hit at the same time....!!

Absolutely Droopyj!! You too :)

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