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Bleh... lurker who needs to rant! (long)
Sorry for dropping by to rant, but I don't really have anywhere else to post this. I just found out last night that my favorite uncle passed away on monday... and it just really breaks my heart. He battled with depression for the last few years of his life, and by what my dad told me, he pretty much just drank himself to death. I also got the news that an older gentleman that I've known for a while, and who was very close with a lot of friends of mine, also passed away on monday.
To keep this going, my monthly friend decided it was a great week to visit, and, I've been a smoker for 10 years and have been trying to quit! At least I can try to keep going with the quitting smoking. I can proudly say I haven't had a cigarette since Saturday. I know that doesn't sound like much, but the last few times I tried to quit, i'd have a "cheat" cigarette, and try to feel good about not smoking a whole pack a day. But this time around, i'm trying to be more postivie with myself, and it's been working, but with all this bad news and depressing feelings, it's been quite a kick in the pants!
Again, I'm sorry for just dumping this out to a bunch of strangers, but I really needed to get this out and it's not really facebook material, kwim? Thanks for listening ladies 
Re: Bleh... lurker who needs to rant! (long)
congrats on the days of not smoking! that's a huge accomplishment
sorry you're having a tough time.
I'm sorry about your uncle. T&P to you and your family.
On a positive note, good job with the quitting! Keep it up - you can do it!
I'm sorry for your losses.
Congratulations on not smoking! Keep up the good work
So sorry to hear about all of the loss in your life. I find this quote by the Dalai Lama very comforting when i am stressed out about life in general...
"I find focus in the darkest days and hope in the brightest. I do not judge the Universe."
The Universe provides when we need it to.
Quitting smoking is soo hard. I tried to quit twice this year and failed miserably both times. I'm talking to my doctor about Chantix tonight. Congratulations on your progress and I hope you can kick the habit for good. I know how hard it is.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Good job on the quitting smoking. I do know - it is a very hard thing to do. I quit before for over 2 years and started again. This time I quit with the use of chantix. It was the easiest way to quit for me. Good luck to you - you can do it.
I'm sorry about your losses. I know how rough it can be, MH lost both his stepfather and father within a month of each other to colon cancer. It's rough but you'll get better with time. And remember, try to focus on the celebration of life more so than the ending of it...it may help.
And kudos to you on the smoking accomplishment. Although, I am not a smoker I have witnessed how hard it can be and especially in times like now! I wish you the best of luck and condolences to you and both families.
I am sorry for your losses and I am happy for your accomplishment of quitting!
When you said cheat cigarette I was wondering if you meant a spare single or one of those electronic cigarettes. If you meant the first, I would suggest researching electronic ones. It did wonders for my mom, a hardcore over twenty year smoker since they come in varying degrees of nicotine, and it took the edge off for her. And I love them, mostly because I am a wimp and can't inhale the smoke or harshness. They are really nice for parties and hard days when I want to smoke but can't handle a whole cigarette or a harsh regular one. Anyway, I just thought they could help because of all the stuff you have going on.
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I'm sorry to hear of the death of your uncle and your friend.
Congratulations on your attempt to quit smoking! It's a tough habit to break and you managed to get past the last 4 days without having one - a lot of people can't do that. Keep up the great work!!!!!
I meant a spare cigarette. I actually was looking online at the electronic cigarette this morning. I might discuss that with my husband as an option. So far i've been goin cold turkey with a promise of a coach bag for my birthday as incentive.
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. Remember the love that you shared with that person and do not dwell on any regrets.
Also, congratulations on quitting! Especially for continuing when life got stressful. You can do it, you've already proven that, you just have to continue. You've gone cold turkey before you've gotten around to getting an electronic cigarette, so believe in yourself. "A man who learns to walk again no longer needs a crutch."