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posted 07/01/2008, comments (2)

A Day in the Life of a Smoker

When I was a smoker, each of my days was divided into cigarette sections. I decided that if I got up, made my coffee and opened the windows, I deserved and could completely enjoy my first cigarette of the day. I would not have my first cigarette until then and that gave me the feeling that I was not as pathetic as those who woke up, leaned over to... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 06/15/2008, comments (2)

How to Quit Smoking: Week 4

You’re now approaching one month without a cigarette - wow! That is an amazing feat. If this is your first time making it this far, you must be feeling pretty good right about now. If not smoking for four weeks in a row is an experience you’re rather familiar with because of repeated relapses, then you should feel great about having... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 06/04/2008, comment (1)

Physical Techniques to Ward off Cigarette Cravings

Back in the day (and at present) I facilitate addiction recovery groups, having sobered up in ’78 and eschewing nicotine since ’93. Not all of these groups consist of ordinary citizens; some meetings I’ve held within the confines of penal institutions around the world and in court-ordered treatment facilities... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 05/28/2008, comment (1)

A Hopeful Era: Is Smoking on its Way Out?

Last week I enjoyed the BBC World News on PBS, a particularly fascinating piece about Turkey, quintessential land of smokers; an aerial view of Istanbul might be blocked by cigarette clouds. OK, an exaggeration, but bans on smoking in public places are – believe it or not – already in place there. Although resisted by many (old... 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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