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viv0147
viv0147
While finishing my lunch today I had a visit from nicodemon and he whispered in my ear how would you like a cigarette when you finish your apple tart and ice cream. It was quite a shock because I haven't heard from him for a while, but he is a persistent beggar and he will try anything especially when you are not expecting it and your guard is down. Well once over the shock I told him to go where the sun doesn't shine, and I hope it will be his last visit to me, although I wouldn't bet on it. It was a timely reminder to me although its been over 7 months since I last smoked I must not let my guard down. Viv
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am finding the same thing,can't drop my guard,he is waiting.To many smokers in big brother this year to.I am taping and fast forward the smoking as it is a real trigger.I used to smoke a lot last year when I watched it."Boy am I a sad case"
deleted_user
deleted_user
heehee your post made me chuckle - I'd have answered "no,I'd rather have more apple tart and ice cream!!!"
Seriously though,it is weird how you think you're doing great and all of a sudden you get the urge.It usually,like you,happens when i've had a big pig out meal and it's hard but we know we can beat him!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for the reminder! Glad you stayed steady.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Amen Viv thanks for the reminder....and I'm with Kelly on the way to answer!
Way to go viv!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad you pulled through viv, I had a visit from that little booger today also on my way home from work.
CeejayLo
CeejayLo
Gosh, it must be the week Mr. Nicodemon does his rounds, he's been here too. Do you think it has something to do with the weather? LOL Well, we Brits blame the weather for all the ills of the world, why not this? I just jumped on the treadmill for another 10mins...makes me puff and remind me that my lungs have not recovered yet. I have my test this Wednesday...brrrr..
grannie
grannie
Good for you, it gets better, myself I no longer am bothered, but one never knows. LOL Congrats on those months!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Way to go viv! Forever on guard, united we stand! (smiles smuggly) :-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Excellent job viv! Comes here too, just send it through one thought out another! and look at my stats to remind myself what I lose!!!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
good job...before I got too far in your post I was screaming at you:)) but then smiling by the end!
deleted_user
deleted_user
From what I understand from my ex-smoking colleagues here at work, 'cravings' continue years later!

My flatmate and I spoke about this... and it helped us with our quits when we felt cravings. If they never really go away, what better time to stay quit!

Something we as former drug-addicts must simply accept from what I understand.

J ;)
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi Viv that has made my day today to read your post, it made me smile, and although i have quit 14 months now it does pay me a visit acasionly but i couldn't of put it in better words than you did, it just shows nicoderm is always lurking around somewhere but you have beat him so he will go and pester someone else now, so this is a warning to all be on your gaurd, thanks for you interesting and funny post have a great day
deleted_user
deleted_user
you have a way of putting things that make us smile but also so true and very good reminders to everyone no matter how long they have quit thanks for that viv
kate52
kate52
Yes Viv I like the way you put that. That little fellow does fly around everywhere. I havent seen him today but yesterday he visited briefly. Thanks for the reminder and it is something we all deal with. We will stick together and shoo the little bugger away..lol. Stay strong fellow quitters!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
That evil demon...how dare he do this...thanks for the reminder that he will visit when we least expect it....and whenever he wants!