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Jim Christopher

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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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randilynne

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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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posted 08/17/2008, comments (2)

help! why is this getting more difficult?

my cardiologist warned me. he said that after several months it gets harder not to smoke. last time i saw him i was 3 months "clean". he asked me " how are you doing with the smoking?" i replied " why don't you ask me how i'm doing with the NOT smoking?" he looked somewhat abashed. but he's definitely... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/01/2008, comments (2)

four months down

i thought i had just created a post but i don't know where it went..... i am a 44 year old woman who thought that i had it under control. i did have high blood pressure but i've had it since i was 12. i figured the medication had it covered. i'm fairly athletic, weight training 3 days a week, pilates 6-7 (maybe a... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 06/02/2008, comments (0)

How to Quit Smoking: Week 2

You’re now starting your second week as a nonsmoker – congratulations! These first days can be very exciting as you discover reserves you didn’t realize you had. This week we will cover some more simple ideas to help you stay on track.If you haven’t read my previous posts Preparing to Quit Smoking and How to Quit Smoking... Read more Chevron

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