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hi all it's been quite a while since i was on here. I have been following all your blogs and dipping in and out getting some inspiration to keep on going. I ve managed to quit now for 2, YES 2, whole months. it really, really does get easier....the only thing, to be honest is that I feel flat..I thought Id feel elated; I am proud and feel so much better and can actually join in the 'just dance' routines with my kids and, and lots of positive things. But why,( and I can hear that I m whining) do I feel blah? x

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Aup Jane, its so lovely to see you again gal, and a massive big well done to you :) :) 2 whole months smoke free, thats just ace gal, it is :)

As for you feeling blah !! erm I'm not sure about that :o am sorry, erm you havent just court a chill have you ?? cos I think that most of us feel loads better for quitting :)

I will have a look through Emjay's blogs to see if I can find anything for you :)

Back soon, Pete :)

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buddyboo in reply tomonky

thank you Pete, I feel a pain moaning but sometimes you just need to tell someone who just may be going through the same thing.! I think that the change in lifestyle is more of a challenge than i realised,...no smoking, less alcohol, more walks, yoga, swimming trying not to compensate with snacking...., it's exhausting! but I wanted this so Im gonna stick at it!! x

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tomcLONG TERM WINNER

I think the BLAH feeling is just a minor blip.

I felt really quite ill for a while after stopping and very restless but it is getting better and breathing fresh clean air is a new and welcome experience.

Don't worry, it just keeps on getting better as the blah disappears and the yippee kicks in.

Tom.

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buddyboo in reply totomc

Thanks Tom, can't wait for my 'YIPPEE' to appear let alone kick in!! I ll keep you posted....x

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tomcLONG TERM WINNER in reply tobuddyboo

Hi buddyboo.

How are you doing? Is the yippee started for you yet? I really hope so.

I had a little lapse. I went back on my e-cig but that is a lot better than smoking a real ciggy ( no toxins ).

Let us know how you are doing.

Tom.

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Hiya Buddy, nice to see you again. :) 2 months is just fantastic! :)

I found that probably about 2 months in I got a bit down and I think a lot of people do. I think it's like a bereavement and something you just have to get through. The best thing to do when you're feeling like this is to come on the chat, moan about it and we'll try to cheer you up - it worked for me. :)

You are doing so well, don't let the buggers get you! :)

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buddyboo in reply toandi22

Thanks Andi, you're right I have been a bit down lately I think this frickin weather may have something to do with it too! but thanx for making it ok for me to have a moan on here..its so nice to chat to people that really get what you'tre going through.: )x

in reply tobuddyboo

I'm with you on the weather too, certainly doesn't help on the feel good front, haha if ever you want to look on the miserable side of life I'm always here with a friendly wave ;)

Know exactly how you feel. Starting my 10th week now and I feel no happier and no healthier than I did 10 weeks ago. I feel blah every day.

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thanks sinfree, at least now I feel normal! I don't know what I was expecting from being smoke free but I thought I'd feel something. I'm gonna stick at it in the hope that eventually something will click and then I'll be the healthy happy smug type that i cant bear! lol :)

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buddyboo

Thanks John, I realised after posting the picture that I must be so desperate for some

sunshine and a holiday!! like the rest of us!!! I ll keep going because I want to be the person I always wanted to be, and she s a non-smoker! x

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Finley201230 Months Winner

Hello all. It's ages since I've been here - last summer sometime. Sad to say I lapsed back into the old smoking habit, but am planning to try quitting again from tonight. Wish me luck?

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Betts in reply toFinley2012

Wishing you lots of luck, Finley. Today is my quit day, feeling nervous about letting myself down again, so I am going to need some luck too. Going through it together instead of alone is a big help, so thank you :) We can do this!

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nixy27 Months Winner

Finley2012, just give it anther go. Can't remember how many times I tried to give the evil weed the old heave ho. Tried everything, however I have decided this time I will really do it. Don't know why I feel different this time but I do. 9. weeks now, still think of fags quite a lot but thats just part of it. Well good luck this could be your time, we will all keep out fingers crossed for you.

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buddyboo

welcome back.. we're all in this together. you know you can do it if you really want to. just decide which is the strongest YOU or your addiction? never give up giving up!! keep in touch and come on here and have a good rant it really helps.

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