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Hanging in there and feeling quite optimistic!

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Sewgirlie46 Months
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Hello all. Just wanted to come on here to see my two week winner badge!!! Whoot Whoot!!! I am feeling much better. My breathing has become easier. I’ve been experiencing mini (minor) headaches each day, for the past few days. I actually took some Motrin for upper back pain (I also contribute this to quitting smoking). I think it may be inflammation or soreness from coughing. Either way, the Motrin helped. I have been steadily increasing my water intake and feel much more energy during the past couple of days. Still coughing up small amounts of tar, especially on the days that I am well hydrated. I’ve been drinking pineapple juice to help with clearing my lungs of phlegm/mucus. I’ve also been doing inhaling steam w/ peppermint essential oils once a day. It initially made me feel like I couldn’t breath, but I think that is because the phlegm had to be worked out. Good luck all.

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jillygirlAdministratorQueen Bee

Well done sewgirlie, Two weeks is fantastic. Your well on your way to being a permanent non-smoker. 👍👏👏👏👏🙂🎈🎈🎈

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BriarwoodAdministratorDucky

Congrats Sewgirlie your 2 weeks winners badge looks great👏

Well done and keep up that great quit🚭👍😘

Look at you getting your badge and hon it does get better.. hug's 😊😎😊❣️ keep up with the good job and know we help each other no judgements..

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sizzet7 MONTH WINNER

Congratulations Sewgirlie! keep up the good work and stay strong... you feel better with each passing day!

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Hi Sewgirlie, Well done for your 2 weeks badge.👏 I'm glad you're beginning to feel better. It does take a little while for our bodies to cleanse .I've never tried inhaling peppermint oil,but I have used eucalyptus.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.🚭🎅xx

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Froggle5 YEARS WINNER

Wow Sewgirlie- you’re doing brilliant and taking it to the steam inhalation is fabulous- will help no end 👍 keep up the really good work - whoop🙌🙌🙌🔆❤️

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