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What you mentioned that you did ... cutting a straw and using it to simulate a cig when you get an urge is a great idea! Just doing some deep breathing when you have a strong urge to smoke works wonders also. You mentioned taking a bath ... that's something else you can do when you get a strong urde to smoke, You can't smoke in the bath/shower right? Keeping busy and distracting yourself are fabulous tools to keep in your quitting tool box as you move forward

Thank you for reassuring me that it is doable and it will ease up. I cut a straw to cig length hoping that will help with keeping my hands and mouth busy. I cried so ashamed of my self and I really think something clicked I took a shower to get the smoke smell off of me and now I'm keeping busy reading fiddling with stuff and avoiding my mom's room at all cost. This does get overwhelming but with y'all's support and my strength I'm sure I got it this time. Thank you for helping! I will keep y'all updated.

Welcome back @Stewbum and sorry to hear about your relapse but you have had good success in starting quits in the past. The key is sticking with it acknowledging to yourself that smoking is not an option, and reach out for help as you need it (like you are doing now). It is great to have you back here but under sad circumstances. You need to adhere to staying smoke free for good. It is very doable.

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Great job @Patrick H Congratulations!

It's the strong addiction we all have to nicotine that makes quitting difficult puls the daily habit you've developed over the years to integrate smoking into your every day life @shy. You must break that cycle and repeat it for days and weeks. The longer you do, the easier it gets. You need to simply make up your mind to never take another puff from a cigarette; NEVER! Yes, it's a horrible battle we must all fight but it IS doable once you decide in your brain that you want to quit more than you want to smoke. Change up your daily routine as much as you can so your not picking up a smoke when you usually do ever day. You must catch yourself every time you think you want to smoke and just say NO! Not this time!!!! The longer you do that, the easier going without a smoke will be. We've all had to face those early days and it's hell sometimes but it IS survivalble and once you have quit for awhile, the strong urge to light one up will weaken because you're no longer smoking as part of you every day routine and you've had time to get nicotine out of your body. There's no magic trick and no short cuts. Quitting is hard work that requires total ongoing focus on what you want to accomplish; finding freedom from those nasty smokes. You must be totally committed and refuse to give in!

She had respiratory issues for quite some time as a result of smoking. She was going to the doctor for a long time regarding her health issues. I didn't realize how bad it was but one day she stopped posting, and she was one of the most active people here. Eventually we found out that she had passed away. She quit a little over a year after I did and was a big reason why I stuck around quit sites (this one and QSMB). She devoted a lot to helping others as well as being a lot of fun at the same time. It is really sad and she is definitely missed.

I agree that you are stronger. I relapsed several times before quitting. A lot of us probably did. But we kept trying. Quitting smoking will greatly improve your life, just believe that, even if the early days are rough. Sorry I haven't read and participated in your intro thread that closely (New and wondering...) but all the advice you got there is correct. You will be far better off once you get smokes out of your life.

I try the pledge I try to to stay away from them I just can't seem to stop! I just smoked what I'm hoping to be my last cigarette. I want to breathe! I want to smell the world around me! I want freedom! I want to live long enough to see my niece go to college and start her life! But these damn cigarettes are holding me back and I don't know what it's going to take to stay away. My mom smokes in her room and she will never stop so they are always around! I hate the cigs and myself! I know I'm stronger I know I can overcome but something just keeps holding me back! Please help!

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Welcome back aboard Stew, The great thing about this group is that we're all going through it together and know exactly what it's like. I wish you ironclad resolve in your commitment to staying free from the chains of the Nicodemon. Go the distance with us.

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I am saying NOPE to smoking for today.

I have to get to work and Dr. appt but can someone explain to me what happened. I know Jill had the breathing problems but???

What, NO. this cant be. Shit... Jill I will miss you terribly My Friend.

Thanks Beazel. Yes not only will she "Millie" know me as a nonsmoker maybe I'll get to spend more time with her. QSMB, yes I remember and congratulations on your great quit...

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Congratulations!

I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

Well done!!

Wow! 11 years smoke free @Patrick H! What a fabulous accomplishment. Couldn't even count that high using ALL my fingers

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