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Anne Mitchell

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

Smoking and Alcoholism: How to Fight Multiple Addictions, Part II

In my previous post, Smoking and Alcoholism - How to Fight Multiple Addictions, I mentioned there are reports that indicate smoking may interfere with recovery for those who are trying to quit drinking. But do we really need to address all our addictions at once in order to be successful?In one study reported in the Oxford Journals,... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/15/2008, comment (1)

Fighting the Crave to Smoke

I suppose we all feel the weight of life from time to time. Recently I experienced fear-laden concepts coupled with unpleasant feelings. These came in waves - off and on - a few minutes duration per set, throughout a couple of days. I called a peer (translation: friend who’s as flawed and human as yours truly) and... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 05/01/2008, comment (1)

What will It take for you to quit smoking?

Most people do not succeed at quitting smoking the first time they try. Mark Twain was known to say, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." I know how he felt. I was one of those who had to quit over and over again before it finally worked.If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, chances are you know how hard it can be. You... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/21/2008, comments (2)

Standing Smoke Free - Part Five

It is over two months since I last puffed on a cigarette. Last week I stepped down from 21 mg. of nicotine (Step One) to 14 mg. (Step Two) and I definitely feel the 7 mg. difference. I am not going to sugar coat this journey~~ there are days when I want a cigarette so bad, I could scream. Yet, the Warrior in me stays fortified and counseled... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/20/2008, comment (1)

Standing Smoke Free - Part Four

Standing Smoke Free - Part FourThe addict in me had joined up with the INCNC stood in my face laughing as they received their satisfaction with each puff ~~with each hit. I walked around feeling defeated for a few weeks, but I had to move on. I was going to school full time and my unemployment benefits were quickly running out ~~ I had to... Read more Chevron

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