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Welcome to Quit Train @Miscegene! Quitting is the absolute best thing you can possibly do for yourself. I admire you for having quit drinking as well. That's not easy either I'm sure. Expect quitting the smokes to be as challenging or possibly even more so than quitting the drinks. This nicotine addiction is strong and at times your own addicted mind will be your worst enemy ... telling you all sorts of lies to get you back on the smokes again - don't listen!! It's the nicodemon trying to lure you back. Quitting smoking is an ALL IN thing. You can't stick one toe in to test the water; nope! You must get rid of all smoking material and make an unbreakable commitment to never take another puff. - NOT ONE PUFF! If you are committed and in for the long haul, you'll make it. All of us here have either done so or are in the process of doing so. We don't have any special power that you don't have. We just stayed true to our commitment to quit - that's all. There's lots of info on the site here that you should read. Videos too that are all about quitting and why you smoke in the first place. Two tips to start with ... Keep yourself occupied even when you have to create something to do. Solitude and inactivity is your enemy. Keep your mind off smoking as best you can. Also; take it one day at a time! Don't look too far ahead because if you do things will seem overwhelming. If you cut it up to single days, then that will always seem doable; just one day! Start with The Daily Nope Pledge thread here on the board. Nope stands for Not One Puff Ever! We make that pledge each day just for that day! Best wishes to you @Miscegene. Stick around on the board for support and information. It really does help to have the support of other quitters!

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A late congratulations on the 3 year quit! Best wishes.

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I am saying NOPE to smoking for today.

Thank you! I will definitely check them out today. Your right I do need to make up my mind and I have been on the fence, scared of the outcome, but I claim this day and I claim not smoking. I am done. I will definitely keep everyone updated on my progress.

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I started pretty young and have been smoking for more than a decade. The other day I received some pretty devastating news (related to immigration and whatnot) and decided to quit on a whim, for good this time. I had been thinking about doing so for a good minute, but I always found some type of excuse, or “this is not a good time to do so”, but at the end of the day, life is crazy and there’s always going to be something. I quit drinking around a year and a half ago, and I think that it helps tremendously with this process as well. I cannot imagine I’d be able to be successful with this process if I was still partaking. Anyway, I am still very cautious and vigilant regarding cravings as it is very very early still. I went out last night and actually gave in, asked for a cigarette, and thankfully the person didn’t give it to me. I kind of took it as a sign and I’m very grateful he didn’t give it to me lol. Still, it is kind of hard to picture a life going out without nicotine, but it is what it is. If you have any tips about how to deal with that specific scenario, I’d greatly appreciate it. I feel my body is purging from the nic, and I’m coughing pretty gnarly stuff. Hopefully that goes away. That’s it! I just wanted to share

You can do this @shy just like we all did. We all know how hard it is and you will get amazing support from us, but you have to make up your mind that you won't smoke anymore, not even one puff ever! We are addicts and always will be. I can promise you that the withdrawal symptoms will go away, you just have to give it some time. Did you see the Games section that we have? Play some of the games because they will keep your mind off smoking. You can definitely do this!!

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Thanks so much everyone!! You all have helped me so much during those beginning days and months. I honestly don't think I would have been able to quit without your support!! @Reciprocity I forgot as well, I didn't realize it until I saw Doreen post it. Onward to year 4.

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Nope! Thank you all for the support!

Nope

Just cleaned up and put on my patch ready to face the first day as a non smoker

NOPE for today!

Thank you all. Today is a new day and I will do this finally.

Yes to this! I recall you @Reciprocity and many others giving me this advice earlier in my quit, it was hard to adjust to a different way of thinking but reading it now it really does help, it just took a little longer for my stubborn mind!

Don't be too hard on yourself, you've acknowledged you have failed one day (yourself only) however onwards and upwards! You'll have many more days you'll find difficult, there's no point in saying you won't unfortunately, Yes I do love to bring good news lol Today is a new day! Focus on today, tomorrow can wait.

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NOPE!