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Professor White and the line dancing surfers eat cold turkey

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serialtester · 09/02/2017 17:45

Welcome to the surfboard!

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Inarightpickleandchutney · 19/02/2017 21:55

I've just had a read back and cannot believe how much I've shared with you lot!

Definitely cut from the same cloth, thanks so much for this thread

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 19/02/2017 21:58

A younger more glam Mary Wink Hope you don't have a soggy bottom.

Jerry and snow keep posting. Sometimes just writing it down helps it to become clearer in your mind.

Night all x

CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 19/02/2017 22:35

I can't remember the last time I had a smoke free day. Lying in bed so excited and cautiously optimistic about the future Smile

I may keep my head down and lurk for the next few days.. I'll see how I feel. Night all (again!)

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serialtester · 19/02/2017 23:09

Snow - let us know how you are tomorrow. You seem so nice and funny, you've got so much to offer. I hope you join us on the surfboard.

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Snowball426 · 19/02/2017 23:30

I'm still awake!!!!!

What's this surfboard thing about.... ?

Even though loads of stuff is going on I do feel calmer today. And thank you all for not going all crazy on me about what I told you earlier. I value it a lot.

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serialtester · 19/02/2017 23:35

The surfboard is the safe place when we're in dangerous waters. We have arm bands, snorkels, wet suits and everything for people who are overboard.

Keep posting Snow.

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Inarightpickleandchutney · 19/02/2017 23:37

Good to hear you ok snowball, I've confessed 100 times
Worse than you, so don't worry about it! Just glad to help.

I like to think my wetsuit has a mermaid tail on the end... And glitter, definitely glitter

Snowball426 · 19/02/2017 23:45

I'm actually smiling!! And 3G daily never makes that happen!

Inarightpickleandchutney · 19/02/2017 23:52

Good stuff snowball.. Was it 3 today?
Not judging just letting you know on or off just chatting is fine Grin

Snowball426 · 19/02/2017 23:57

I haven't weight it but in honest I'd say not far under.

But when it's gone, it gone and that's when I feel it and struggle x

Inarightpickleandchutney · 20/02/2017 00:01

Honestly snowball don't weigh it, enjoy the moment and don't have regrets.

Tomorrow think about a small reduction but not now.

X

Snowball426 · 20/02/2017 00:16

Thank you pickle

You have been a great support as well as many others today. (Think I've made some friends) I've never gone on internet things before as I've seen so many negative things and didn't want to be torn apart. Ok maybe it's the snow why I'm so happy or maybe it's yous lot instead!!!! X

Inarightpickleandchutney · 20/02/2017 00:28

Snowball youll be fine, hope you get some cosy rest or maybe sleep, sending un MB hugs x

Snowball426 · 20/02/2017 03:45

Wish it was morning time!

Inarightpickleandchutney · 20/02/2017 05:32

Hey snowball how's it going?

Snowball426 · 20/02/2017 06:12

Still up!! Although I have rearranged the contence of my kitchen cupboards!

How are you?

INeedAWittyNameChange · 20/02/2017 08:11

I came SO close to calling in sick today. And I never do that. Doesn't help that I hate my job right now. Feel like I'm getting worse rather than better.

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serialtester · 20/02/2017 08:20

Morning all.

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Inarightpickleandchutney · 20/02/2017 08:25

I'm not bad, you got work today?

CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 20/02/2017 08:27

Witty well done for going in... things usually get worse before they get better if that makes any sense.

The cold turkey from smoking is giving me awful headaches and I'm SO tired. The actual cig cravings have 80/90% gone already though which is weird.

Have a good day all and well done snowball, I'll come and inspect the kitchen Grin

Despite my bender on Saturday I'm still a bit on preggo watch... really going to go for it this week. Staying clean that is, not having benders!!

INeedAWittyNameChange · 20/02/2017 09:08

I'm at desk but the temptation to run is very strong

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 20/02/2017 09:53

Morning everyone.

witty sorry you're still feeling a bit ropey today. I must admit I have a terrible headache too, we really are getting too old to be having wild weekends.

Cleaning I get that feeling without cigarettes. I feel all groggy and spaced out it's very weird! Hang in there if you can.

Snowball So pleased you're feeling more positive. The surfboard is used to surf over your cravings. So if you feel an urge to use, acknowledge it and notice how it comes in waves. Instead of giving in to it, surf the urge! It's a bit of a mad concept but it seems to help.
I have a surfboard here with your name on. Smile

Enjoy your Monday surfers x

Snowball426 · 20/02/2017 10:55

Good morning, new day, new start and hopefully try harder.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 20/02/2017 11:21

Just concentrate on inching forwards, cutting down and spacing it out as much as you can. Be prepared to feel down and probably anxious without it, that's normal and will pass. Remember you want to change!

Riding out your cravings is really hard but it will get easier. It takes a lot of practice. We're all here to support you Brew

Inarightpickleandchutney · 20/02/2017 11:22

You at work today snowball?

Sending good thoughts and try to space the doses out rather than stop altogether.

It's day 1 of half term here and I could seriously do with a drink!! It's only 11am....

Still think about sending that text even 197 days in so its good to distract myself with this thread, I can witter on here instead xx