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NOPE for today!

N.O.P.E.

NOPE

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever

Quahog

NOPE!

A Big Fat NOPE !!

Venting is good… Better out than in … Comimg here is the way to go…we have all been where you are … I had a punching pillow …I used to punch it right across the room …it worked for me … We have a games section …come up and play …it passes the time …and the struggling poor sticks could use a friend

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Ortolaan

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Vent away @Keith. We're always here to listen. Although we can't do it for you, sometimes just speaking with others that have been through similar showdowns with our addiction soon after we've quit is helpful, if only to realize you aren't alone and to get some heartfelt support from others. Hang in there buddy, I promise it will be worth it down the road. Plus you'll be proud as punch that you succeeded!

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NOPE

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I am saying NOPE to smoking for today.

Venting is healthy! Good for you for sharing @Keith. Life is full of trials and triggers, for sure. Family problems, job problems, house problems, losses, things that are unfair… the world keeps throwing things at us that will test our quitting commitments. Be especially aware of HALT moments, when you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. All of us who are addicts are habituated to using nicotine (alone or in combination w other substances) to try and soothe or suppress those feelings. Which never really resolved anything. But now, as a quitter, you have a much bigger toolkit for coping - and for getting those needs actually met! Have a snack. Take a walk. Phone or text a friend. Browse this site. Clean something. Cuddle a pet. Tackle a small task around the house. Take a nap. Do something you’ll feel proud of. Help a neighbor in need. Play a game. Express excess energy thru shadow boxing or wall push-ups. Etc. Etc. Etc. There are literally a million things you can do with your time and your feelings - just so long as you don’t put anything in your mouth and set it on fire! Every minute of every day that you don’t smoke makes your quit even stronger. You can do this.

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Even starting with gentle exercise will be a huge help @Keith

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