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06-02-2015, 12:17 PM

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sham77

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Hi, this is my final attempt to quit. Smoked since I was 14 now 38. Longest I've quit us 6 months. A sponsor would be great to find. Withdrawing is brutal for me as I just feel ill pukey ect. Tips and help welcome.

06-02-2015, 12:30 PM

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Anna

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Hi and Welcome,

Withdrawals are never fun, that's for sure, but you can get through this.

You should be able to find a sponsor at an NA meeting.

06-02-2015, 12:36 PM

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ScottFromWI

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Welcome Sham...the first few days of withdrawal from any substance are usually pretty uncomfortable. Do you have access to a local list of meetings if you are seeking a sponsor? There is most likely a number in the front of your local phonebook for the local chapsters of NA/AA etc.

06-02-2015, 02:21 PM

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Soberwolf

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Welcome to SR Sham

06-02-2015, 03:16 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome to SR Sham

06-02-2015, 04:47 PM

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saoutchik

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Hi Sham

You have to visit a doctor first to check that you are OK to take them but I have heard Champion are pretty good at removing the urge to smoke - some side effects though

It should be a bit easier now as there are so few places that you can still smoke (at least in UK/USA/Europe)

06-03-2015, 09:07 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Welcome to the Forum Sham!!

06-03-2015, 07:34 PM

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sham77

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Thanks everyone, smoked again so I've set my quit day next Wednesday . I have social anxiety and well really am too chicken shut to go to a meeting alone. I bought the na book and just for today. That's why I'm quitting next week. I will have the books as guidance. Thank all so much for your words 🙏

06-04-2015, 03:31 PM

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BadSneakers

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Hey Sham, welcome to SR. Hang in there and keep checking in. A meeting would probably be a great idea! You can do this...

06-05-2015, 12:57 PM

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MsAsh

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Welcome to sr

06-05-2015, 01:41 PM

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Surrender2win

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You will find tons of support and advice here.
Welcome to SR!

06-09-2015, 11:36 AM

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sham77

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Hi all! So today is my day! One day a time! Said goodbye to my addiction last night! Woke up with goals. It won't be easy but it's worth it!

06-09-2015, 04:26 PM

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Dee74

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congrats on day one

06-09-2015, 08:42 PM

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sham77

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🙏🙏🙏🙏thanks so much !!

06-10-2015, 10:15 AM

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sham77

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Day 2 feeling good ! Huge shout for all the support!

06-10-2015, 10:18 AM

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Anna

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Day 2 is awesome, Sham.

06-10-2015, 10:19 AM

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TroyW

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Congrats on day 2 sham!

06-10-2015, 10:41 AM

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sham77

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Thanks means a lot!

06-10-2015, 11:30 AM

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CaseyW

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Congrats on day two!

Keep checking in often. Building some accountability to a support network has been a cornerstone of my recovery this time.

06-10-2015, 06:52 PM

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sham77

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Exactly! I like coming on here, really enjoy others stories and the support is really awesome. I'm keeping the just for today in my head and when I feel like using I just keep repeating that to myself. I haven't felt very sick like the last time I quit so that is making it soooo much better. Still waiting for my books but I'm hanging in!