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Dollydot863 Months Winner
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I’m going back to work tomorrow and my normal routine is my anxiety goes through the roof so I have a cigarette and then I’m sick 🤢 I’m scared to what to do instead. I’m also worried about my friends being a little of with me because I won’t be going to have a cigarette at break and dinner no more. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. 😊😊

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jillygirlAdministratorQueen Bee

Hi there Dolly, I would get yourself armed with some lozenges , gums, or sweets for when you feel you get a craving. When you get to work tell your friends you have quit, Tell them your reason for quitting, ( health, family, money) ask them to respect you and not to fall out or disagree with you. If they are your true friends they will understand.

Good luck and remember your better than any smoker and any white stick. :) xxxx

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Well done Dollydot, you've managed to ditch the smokes now don't get caught up with junkie thoughts. Your brain is trying to find reasons/excuses for you to smoke again.

As jillygirl suggests take some gum or lozenges in case. Explain to your friends.

You are so worth it. Keep this site close. There's always someone here.

Remember the 4 D's.

Good luck🍀🚭

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Dollydot863 Months Winner

Will definitely pick some up on the way to work. Thank you. 😁

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Corrina125LONG TERM WINNER in reply toDollydot86

Be brave, you can do this! Good idea to pick up some gum or lozenges and as for your work colleagues if they are true friends they will respect your reasons for quitting.

Be strong, you can do this for you and your health hun xxx

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Dollydot863 Months Winner

Still going strong and work isn’t bothering me as much as I thought it would. I’m actually enjoying the heat instead of freezing out side. ☺️

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