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Offline Ginet

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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #45 on: January 13, 2015, 04:59:00 PM »
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Status update: day 9. No symptoms. No oral craves so far this morning (but I am swilling on the coffee).

I feel great. And I'm so grateful for this site.

If anyone's reading this and considering it, it's worth it. You will have a few days of suffering . . no way to avoid that. But the results are worth it.

I'm far from out of the woods (not even double digits) . . and I suppose none of us are ever "out of the woods." But at this moment I feel like I've got this thing beat, and will continue to beat it one day at a time.
Celebrate your victories, your good days, your achievements. Always remain cautious however. Soon, while you are flying high and feeling great, you will get an unexpected visit from this addiction mistress. She will pull at you, beg you to think about her, taunt you to just get one more small pinch because after all, you are feeling like you beat this thing now, and you can do it again. We will never be out of the woods no. We can never have just one. Each day will be a new promise and a new fight for your life. Some days are easy. Others are not. Count each day. Guard each day.
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #44 on: January 13, 2015, 04:53:00 PM »
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Status update: day 9. No symptoms. No oral craves so far this morning (but I am swilling on the coffee).

I feel great. And I'm so grateful for this site.

If anyone's reading this and considering it, it's worth it. You will have a few days of suffering . . no way to avoid that. But the results are worth it.

I'm far from out of the woods (not even double digits) . . and I suppose none of us are ever "out of the woods." But at this moment I feel like I've got this thing beat, and will continue to beat it one day at a time.
9 victories for you my friend! We can all do anything for one day right? Just win today, tomorrow will take care of itself.

Excellent quit you got going GA
Like seriously . . is it dusty in here right now or is that Taylor Swift playing on the radio?
Welcome.
It really is ODAAT and NAFAR
It works, it feels great to be in control...Today, just today brother.
It gets better and easier...with each passing day. Celebrate you todays and your tomorrows will bring better todays.
Cheers.
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #43 on: January 13, 2015, 04:22:00 PM »
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Quote from: GrievousAngel
Status update: day 9. No symptoms. No oral craves so far this morning (but I am swilling on the coffee).

I feel great. And I'm so grateful for this site.

If anyone's reading this and considering it, it's worth it. You will have a few days of suffering . . no way to avoid that. But the results are worth it.

I'm far from out of the woods (not even double digits) . . and I suppose none of us are ever "out of the woods." But at this moment I feel like I've got this thing beat, and will continue to beat it one day at a time.
9 victories for you my friend! We can all do anything for one day right? Just win today, tomorrow will take care of itself.

Excellent quit you got going GA
Like seriously . . is it dusty in here right now or is that Taylor Swift playing on the radio?
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #42 on: January 13, 2015, 02:52:00 PM »
Quote from: GrievousAngel
Status update: day 9. No symptoms. No oral craves so far this morning (but I am swilling on the coffee).

I feel great. And I'm so grateful for this site.

If anyone's reading this and considering it, it's worth it. You will have a few days of suffering . . no way to avoid that. But the results are worth it.

I'm far from out of the woods (not even double digits) . . and I suppose none of us are ever "out of the woods." But at this moment I feel like I've got this thing beat, and will continue to beat it one day at a time.
9 victories for you my friend! We can all do anything for one day right? Just win today, tomorrow will take care of itself.

Excellent quit you got going GA
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #41 on: January 13, 2015, 01:33:00 PM »
Quote from: GrievousAngel
Status update: day 9. No symptoms. No oral craves so far this morning (but I am swilling on the coffee).

I feel great. And I'm so grateful for this site.

If anyone's reading this and considering it, it's worth it. You will have a few days of suffering . . no way to avoid that. But the results are worth it.

I'm far from out of the woods (not even double digits) . . and I suppose none of us are ever "out of the woods." But at this moment I feel like I've got this thing beat, and will continue to beat it one day at a time.
freedom rocks!
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #40 on: January 13, 2015, 10:52:00 AM »
Status update: day 9. No symptoms. No oral craves so far this morning (but I am swilling on the coffee).

I feel great. And I'm so grateful for this site.

If anyone's reading this and considering it, it's worth it. You will have a few days of suffering . . no way to avoid that. But the results are worth it.

I'm far from out of the woods (not even double digits) . . and I suppose none of us are ever "out of the woods." But at this moment I feel like I've got this thing beat, and will continue to beat it one day at a time.
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #39 on: January 12, 2015, 03:27:00 PM »
Heya Jay4444, maybe make your own intro? Just saying. Great quit Grievious!!!!
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #38 on: January 11, 2015, 07:45:00 PM »
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I get the fog thing now...WOW. It's like the worst migraine ever - about 30 minutes after eating. Took some smokey mountain non-tobacco which seemed to help, along with Advil. I'm sure more is to come.
Day 1 is the worst. Get through Day 1. Break it down. Get through dinner. Get through bedtime. Sleep (try).

Day 1 is the worst, and also the hardest. IMO. But that's good: you can get the worst/hardest day out of the way first!

Get on chat board if you're feeling a cave.
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #37 on: January 11, 2015, 07:38:00 PM »
I get the fog thing now...WOW. It's like the worst migraine ever - about 30 minutes after eating. Took some smokey mountain non-tobacco which seemed to help, along with Advil. I'm sure more is to come.
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #36 on: January 11, 2015, 05:46:00 PM »
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Yes, 20 years of blind following this crap will be difficult to beat, but I am able and motivated!

Thanks for the comment. It is good to see others on here with the same motivation. J

Jay I quit with you brother! 38 years we got this shit!
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #35 on: January 11, 2015, 04:38:00 PM »
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Congrats on the 7 days!! I was still counting in hours at that point. Awesome!
Jabr:

Thanks to you as well . . I feel like this MUST have been the hardest part . . now just to ward off that other bitch: COMPLACENCY.
Building your web of accountability helps to stave off complacency. May 2015 will start up soon, post with them and help out a struggling newbie. I invite you to come post in July '14 with me ... this month and next all of us will be hitting 300. Quitting with you bud.
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #34 on: January 11, 2015, 04:38:00 PM »
Yes, 20 years of blind following this crap will be difficult to beat, but I am able and motivated!

Thanks for the comment. It is good to see others on here with the same motivation. J
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #33 on: January 11, 2015, 02:38:00 PM »
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Hello Everyone,
Through 24 hours...morning is the toughest and after meals.
43 years old...20 year habit, reduced over the prior 2 years.
I am motivated-my younger wife is pregnant (yeah!) and I want to be around for a long time. Not that I didn't before, but it's a time to reflect on our life's choices.
This community seems supportive, I plan to be here a lot for the next few days or weeks.
J
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20 year habit,
1) You don't have a 20 year habbit. You've built an addiction for 20 years that will last you the rest of your life. Alcoholics who never take another sip will nonetheless will always be alcoholics. We are the same. I am an addict. You are an addict.
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I plan to be here a lot for the next few days or weeks.
2) Post roll today, and every day, promising you will quit. And if by "a lot" you mean "every single day" then yeah OK. There are people who are still here who have been quit for years and years, because, as I mentioned, they are still addicts.


I quit with you today. Welcome aboard and go post roll in the Pre Hall of Fame April group . .
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #32 on: January 11, 2015, 02:18:00 PM »
Hello Everyone,
Through 24 hours...morning is the toughest and after meals.
43 years old...20 year habit, reduced over the prior 2 years.
I am motivated-my younger wife is pregnant (yeah!) and I want to be around for a long time. Not that I didn't before, but it's a time to reflect on our life's choices.
This community seems supportive, I plan to be here a lot for the next few days or weeks.
J
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Re: Just turned 43 . . I need to stop
« Reply #31 on: January 11, 2015, 01:39:00 PM »
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Congrats on the 7 days!! I was still counting in hours at that point. Awesome!
Jabr:

Thanks to you as well . . I feel like this MUST have been the hardest part . . now just to ward off that other bitch: COMPLACENCY.
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