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So I've got three days under my belt. Again. I'm excited about it, but I'm being careful not to get overconfident, which is one of the reasons my quit didn't go so well last time.

I felt really depressed today, not about anything in particular. I definitely wanted to smoke, but I kept telling myself that a cigarette wouldn't "cure" my depression at all. And, I'd feel even worse even for having caved. So I stayed in all day (with the exception of church), and pretty much stayed on this…

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Wow. I don't want to get too overconfidfent, but this really isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Yeah, the urge strikes, but I just tell myself that I'm not giving in, and it feels great not having to smoke. I'm also concentrating on keeping myself smelling nice. Lots of lotion and body sprays. And lots of gum and lollipops. I'm feeling pretty good about my decision. It's awesome being a nonsmoker!!!

I am about to go outside and smoke my last cigarette. I'm anxious for it, and I'm also nervous about what I'm getting myself into. I know this is going to be extremely difficult, but I'm feeling positive for the most part right now. I need to remember this positivity tomorrow when it starts to get to me.

After I go smoke, I'm going to take a long, hot shower. I bought some sweet smelling lotion to use afterward, I'm hoping I begin to associate that scent with being smoke-free and not s…

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