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randilynne

posted 10/07/2008, comments (2)

what's with my uncontrollable compulsion to share

believe it or not, i actually do keep a private journal. i write on this site because i feel that it has impact. even if my posts go unread, they still exsist in a public forum and maybe they can help. i've gotten so much help from this site. there's news and professional's opinions. i read jim and the mid life... Read more Chevron

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randilynne

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posted 10/03/2008, comment (1)

more confidence through chemistry

I don't mean to be glib about taking medicine. It's an important consideration, best discussed with medical professionals. Of which I am certainly not. But I marvelling at the strengh I've gained through chantix. Here's the thing---I still have cravings but they're far far fewer. And much much more manageable. ... Read more Chevron

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randilynne

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posted 09/30/2008, comments (0)

the fear of a relapse

the fear, no make that terror of relapsing sent me back to chantix. I took the pills for 4 months and then decided that i was already on enough medication. That was 2 months ago. And I was o.k. For about a month. Then I thought I was losing my mind. The craving came back full force. I became convinced that I... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/28/2008, comment (1)

Addiction Arrest: How Not to Crave a Smoke During a Crisis

I successfully arrested my "addiction connect" over 30 years ago re: booze and 15 years ago re: nicotine. What the hell is an "addiction connect" you might ask. The following account of recent real-life events and their powerful emotional impact on yours truly anecdotally illustrates this positive phenomenon and I promise to wrap this post with a... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (5)

a bit bewildered

looking back at my prior posts i realize that my attitude could be better. i haven't smoked and i know that i wont. and i know that i'm better in so many ways for having quit. still, i'm struggling. i celebrated my 44th birthday this past weekend. after dinner my father, his wife and i were walking to our cars. ... Read more Chevron

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