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Eleven Although Ten years quit was the milestone, in this eleventh year I have utilized the lessons learned by quitting nicotine/dealing with addiction in another profound way. My body was rebelling after my years of abuse, from smoking, from defying gravity for 69 years ! Arthritis was making for painful days. No surprise. I was lucky I could still breathe after so many years smoking like a whore in church. After experiencing symptoms of an autoimmune disease, I decided to take radical action. First, I learned everything about Sjögren's syndrome and then looked for solutions, just I had come to this site and availed myself to Joel Spitzer's work and other information. Second, I took the initiative. Instead of quitting nicotine (smoking), I stopped consuming anybody with a mother, cold turkey (pardon the expression, lol) including dairy. As a 'foodie' omnivore, I never in my wildest days thought of changing. But here I am, a raw vegan. I found a marvelous resource online, just as I had found y'all. Dr. Brooke Goldner offers a free hyper nourishing protocol that has help thousands reverse disease. Look her up if you are curious or in pain yourself. Sure, it was a radical act for me but there was no doubt in my mind that I could succeed, after all I quit nicotine! The results have been astounding. My body moves freely again. I feel healthier than ever before and empowered. Exactly what quitting nicotine/smoking did for me. The changes also helped me face other truths; Dealing with habits and addictions around Food! To examine using food as comfort or reward just as I used cigarettes. Now, food is nourishment and I know all the cells in my body rejoice after being malnourished for decades. The lessons learned around my nicotine addiction were a struggle eleven years ago, now they are easier to initiate and complete. To change is a pure gift we have the power to give ourselves. To trust ourselves again after a lifetime of addictive behavior. To stay current and change whenever needed because we have the tools! Our brain knows the drill and also understands the profound rewards. Hello to all you beautiful nicotine free creature who understand the need to change, who have the desire to confront their addictions and gather the tools to begin and and continue on this marvelous journey. Here is a kindly hand up, or stand on my shoulders if you need to see the other side. Know in your struggles and successes that others understand and are amazed at your fortitude minute by minute, day by day and soon...year by year. Decade by decade! Thank you for telling your stories and strengthening the thread that weaves us all together. NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE. Sazerac.12 points
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Wow! That time of the year again! It’s hard to imagine a cigarette in my hand now but we were inseparable 8 years ago. I would like to thank all my fellow quitters for all their support and encouragement along all these years. It was not easy at first but after a short while, it became much easier, mostly thanks to the support I received from the amazing people I met here. Thank you ver much everyone and Class of 2016 ROCKS!!!!!!11 points
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Hey all! I am now 17 days quit using Varenicline (the generic Chantix/Champix). This is my 3rd time using this drug and quitting. I am age 45 and began smoking at 16. I switched to vaping in 2016, then quit in 2019 for almost 3 years. I relapsed twice, and am back on the Train now. I'm glad I came across this site. Reading about quitting helps me stay quit. Thank you for being here!10 points
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Thanks to all y'all for making quitting informative and interesting with a bit of distraction and fun.9 points
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Congratulations @Hope2Nope, on your awesome eight year quit! I love celebrating another year quit with a fellow Butt Kicker! Have a great day...8 points
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@Sazerac ... Congratulations on moving into your 11th year, smoke free, nicotine free!!! You were one of the people that reached out to offer support to me when I first joined this site a few years ago.... and I am grateful for that! I did not quit at the time but you were the reason I decided to come back to the Quittrain when I was ready to not only stop smoking but stop the nicotine patch.:) I am happy to hear that you have been able to apply the lessons leared about addictions to other areas of your life. I sincerely hope you are finding some relief from your other health challenges. Wishing you all the best. Thank you for being here for so many newbies in the past. Warm Regards, Gene8 points
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NOPE. Not ONE. Not Ever as I look forward to year Twelve. For all you newbies...know it is a beautiful journey that you are capable of.8 points
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Thanks everyone for the replies ... I work on Saturdays too , so i didn't have much time to sit behind my computer and reply to everyone ... I arrived home only an hour ago .. i have tomorrow off ... Yup Sunday is the only holiday for me ... Smoking cigarettes continuously was the worst thing i have done to myself ... and Quitting cigarettes was the best thing i have done for my health ... Thank you for a forum like this to talk about the difficulties of addiction and the difficulties of quitting and also thank you for all your support ... I don't think i am ever really going back to smoking ever I have lost interest in it completely Thanks8 points
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Sazerac has given a lot of wise words to this forum and to a new quitter it is worthwhile to find some of them. Before she had even one year quit (let alone ELEVEN!) she wrote this: Smoking and nicotine had become such a dominating force in our lives that we have all had to find new ways of operating. I myself had developed routines that made “breaks” to smoke. These are gone now and if I need a break, I just take one without smoking. Easy. I'm pretty sure I've recycled this post.7 points
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Gene, People say, 'you know it is all worth it if I help only One person' and I was greedy about this, I wanted to help zillions. Even if I didn't know. But, your words...touched me. Realizing that I made a difference in your decision in returning to QTrain and making a commitment to yourself. It is magnificent to help One person, to hear their words. Thank you so much, what a great anniversary present, there could be none better.7 points
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Welcome aboard @Summer, you've come to the right place for all the support you need to get you quit once and for all. Our members range from decades quit to days quit so there's someone who more than likely is or went through anything you may have questions about so be sure to ask us anything to help you reach your goal. If you get a chance summer please introduce yourself to everyone in our Introduction forum. Not everyone does the NOPE thread so this gives everyone a chance to meet you and offer a little tidbit on quitting or using our site. Congratulations on how far you've come on your quit so far7 points
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Welcome @Summer When you get a moment, please introduce yourself. You will find lots of support here to help you along the way!7 points
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Hi @MLMR We all know how much it sucks when those horrible cravings sneak up on us! I have had many days like that early in my quit. It's great that you came on here because we can help you. You need to distract yourself with anything other than smoking. Read a book, go for a walk, drink a big glass of water, go for a car ride, anything that will get your mind away from the cigs! One day at a time, one hour at a time or even one minute at a time! You can do this, you really can!! The urges don't last forever, I can promise you that, and the longer you stay quit the less frequent they become! Hang in there and come on here and vent to us whenever you want. That's what this board is all about!!!7 points
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Hi @MLMR. I am so sorry that you are struggling. We get it. It sucks. Keep in mind that withdrawal exaggerates a lot of things… it distorts your experience of misery… makes it seem like everything is awful and you will never be whole or content without smoking. That’s the addiction having a tantrum. It’s not an accurate view of the world or your destiny. It’s FEAR - false evidence appearing real. Please do not give in to the despair. You do not need smoking to complete you. In fact, smoking will make the wretched feelings worse. The agony of withdrawal passes if you can endure it for long enough. It does not last forever, I promise. Good things await you on the other side if you can make it through the first wacko phase of quitting. Keep writing out your feelings here. Interacting on this forum can keep you grounded and enforce the assurance that you aren’t alone. Get mad, shout, cuss, cry, whatever… just keep smoking off the table!7 points
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Step by step is how we all quit. We can't walk for you but we can walk this path with you. What can we help you with? Have you read your excellent intro thread lately?7 points
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NOPE!! Never again!! I really miss everyone! I hope al of us will be around soon!!! Lot's of people from back in the day, lots of us from last year and many others! We are all here for you!!7 points
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