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Welcome, Misc. Quitting CAN be done: I tell people that it turned out to be far more difficult that I thought it would be (and I think I had reasonable expectations), BUT/AND it was also far, far more transformative in a really profound, durable way. Nearly 25 years later, I still draw on my quitting experiences and use the insights that I gained during the process to help me navigate the challenges of life. We know you can do it, friend-- Christian99 24+ Years Quit

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I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

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—15. Slow down girls

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Hello and welcome Congratulations in making a great choice in taking your life back I smoked got 52 years , starting at 11 It’s all in the mins set Make a solid decision never to make again We have tons of great information to get you up and running Stay close We will support you all the way to freedom

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Nice to meet you @Miscegene! I started smoking very young, as well. As a child. So young that I didn’t really have an adult identity without smoking at the center of my life. Or so I thought! Turns out that, as a nonsmoker, I’m still thoroughly me… just less stinky! Anyway, quitting may be tough but the rewards are amazing… more money, more time, better health, etc. But the real gift is that one’s brain chemistry is no longer held hostage. The early cravings can be rugged, but they are TEMPORARY. The gifts of quitting, on the other hand, go on and on and on… Hang in there. You can do this!!

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Welcome @greatcall73! It’s great that you are on the road to your own freedom, as well! There are many sources of strength to help us quit, and I’m glad that you have strong faith in your toolkit. And your other recovery experience will be an asset, too. @shy, good on you for being accountable for your slip. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start again. The next time you feel tempted to smoke, immediately distract yourself… watch videos on this forum (I’m sure folks can offer good suggestions), call a buddy, take a walk, do countertop pushups, jump up and down, do the dishes… anything except smoking. My first 2 months of my own quit, my house was RIDICULOUSLY clean, lol.