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Thank you @johnny5, I really appreciate your kind words! Yes, Jillar was great, and unfortunately I didn't get to know her very long, but at least I GOT TO KNOW HER! I really do hope you can get your friend to come on here! I certainly do believe that this site helps so much. I hate saying this, but many who have been quit for lots of years don't come on here, but maybe that means they are quit, or at least most of them are? So come on people, let's get this forum the way it once was!!!

First off, being quit 2 plus years is awesome. There is no "only" about that. Great job and I appreciate your work as moderator and contributer in general. I do have to say that Jillar was one of my favorite people from here, and QSMB, and I am really still mourning her loss. I'm really saddened by that. I am guessing that may play a role in some of the other old-timers here. I recently re-connected with an old female friend of mine from college who used to smoke like a chimney but now vapes. Trying to get her to join this site. Yes, I do hope things pick up here but I understand your concern.

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Hi everybody, I hope you are all having a great day/night. I have been wondering, what happened to this board? Why has it been so quiet? I know it's summer in most parts of the world, but why so quiet? Even though I have only been quit 2+ years, I have noticed the decline in the member posts for at least 3 months or so. Maybe because it is summer, I certainly hope that's why. Anyway, let's see if we can bring this board back to where it was a couple plus years ago. I have been told that it was quite busy, let's get it like that again!! I find that Quit Train is like my 2nd home, even if it is online, but these days in 2025, it doesn't matter because most everything is remote anyway. It's certainly not like the old days when you actually had to see your friends face to face. In a way, it's better now that you can actually be remote, because you can reach a huge audience much faster, unlike before we had the internet, but that personal charm is gone, and that is what I miss. I'm done talking, but let's get this forum the way it used to be!! We can do it!! Thanks for listening! Quitting Girl (Sandi)

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I agree in maybe trying NRT patches or Gum it just might help you in the beginning . Im sorry you are going through a rough time I can promise you spending years on a oxygen tank can be tough too Support comes in all shapes and sizes Mine comes in the shape of a good whack with my frying pan

Perfect words of wisdom!!! There was a song from the Sound of Music called Climb Every Mountain. Climb Every Mountain Lyrics By Oscar Hammerstein II Music By Richard Rodgers Climb ev’ry mountain, Search high and low, Follow ev’ry byway, Every path you know. Climb ev’ry mountain, Ford ev’ry stream, Follow ev’ry rainbow Till you find your dream. A dream that will need all the love you can give Ev’ry day of your life for as long as you live. Climb ev’ry mountain, Ford ev’ry stream, Follow ev’ry rainbow Till you find your dream. If you stick with it @Pilgrim, you will find your dream!!!

A re-post from one of the most prolific and inspirational writers at the former Quit Net site. (Quit 4-12-03; Passed 5-20-14). A favorite so true quote I like, "Those at the top of a mountain didn't just fall there." They got there one step, one hurdle at a time. Fill yourself with wisdom (knowledge, understanding, commitment) and then begin again. It's doable. You can do it too. Believe it! ****************************************************************** "The Bumps Are What You Climb On!" From Titotiger on 11/21/2011 10:08:31 AM A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. "Why, this isn't a path at all," the little girl complained. "It's all rocky and bumpy." Her brother replied, "Of course it is. The bumps are what you climb on." Nobody climbs to the top of the mountain without some challenges along the way; a few "bumps" if you will. Everybody has to do a gut check sooner or later and ask themselves, "Do I really want to climb this mountain? Are the bumps along the path boulders that are going to block my way, or will I use them as stepping stones to get to the top?" You know, lots of people here have climbed the same mountain you're climbing. And many, if not most, like you have found that the path had a lot more bumps than they anticipated. Is that how you feel? And when faced with some really big bumps have you ever entertained the thought of quitting. Have you thought, "Why not take the easy way out and give up?" The answer is because you wouldn't be here unless you wanted to climb the mountain. This is a mountain you know you have to climb, regardless of the bumps. Others have climbed it and you're going to climb it too. You're determined! Remember, the bumps are what you climb on; they're actually stepping stones to higher ground. Whatever it takes and no matter what keep climbing and I'll..... See You At The Top Dave 3,145 Days Quit *******************************************************

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I'm sure you are going through a lot of stuff, but life is gonna be stressful many times, unfortunately. Let me ask you something, after you took the vape, did your stress go away? I'm betting that the answer is no. You can't even have one puff @Pilgrim, because one will lead to two, will lead to going back full time. Do they sell the Nicotine patches/lozenges/gum in Germany? If they do, why don't you try that? A lot of people had success with it, so you might want to give it a try. You need to come on here every day or at least every other day in the beginning. You have to stay close to this board. I truly believe that is what helped me. I was in a lot of stressful situations back in the beginning of my quit, so I know that it isn't easy, but it can be done! Throw away the vape, pick yourself up and start all over again. But this time, don't go back!!!

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I'll share two core principles/insights that may help you: 1. Abstinence is always possible and always the right choice. A justifiable reason to smoke does not exist. 2. Quitting got easier for me when I decided that I could and would remain quit even if it never got any easier. You can do it, and you know you must-- Christian99 23 1/2 Years Quit

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I failed. Yesterday started out so promising. I had a good mindset and made it through the morning just fine. Late afternoon it hit me like a ton of bricks... I don't mean to whine like some kind of helpless victim, but believe me when I say, I'm going through some really hard stuff right now. Plagued by these woes, and a sudden, very physical, irresistible craving for nicotine, caused me to cave and buy a disposable vape. I told myself I would use it at the worst times, sparingly, just to curb the strongest withdrawal symptoms. Since I got it its been very hard not to sneak in a few puffs every hour or so. In hindsight, maybe it would have helped had I reached out on this platform when the craving became unbearable.... I'll keep that in mind for next time. At the moment, however, I'm an active addict.

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