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I know all the answers to your questions. Yes to all 3! Who cares how many attempts you've made at quitting? You know how many times I told my wife I was going to quit and she just rolled her eyes and said "didn't you just say that yesterday?" Then I would come up withe some excuse. I quit for me. I didn't give a damn what anybody thought about my success or failure. Screw everybody else. This is about you. Please stop messing around with your life and quit. Look, this may be hard for you to quit or it might not. Right now your mind is your own worst enemy. Your inner junkie, strung out on nicotine, is telling you that you're going to fail, that you don't have the strength and the truth is that it's telling you that you don't want to quit. You're believing the lies. Smoking is of no benefit to you! All you're doing is chasing temporary relief from withdrawal and torturing yourself, not to mention slowly killing yourself. This is what it's come down to. It's time to quit smoking and stop listening to the lies in your head. Look at your quit buddy, IamDoingIt. He posted a great thread the other day about his relapse and his newfound commitment to quitting.

So good to hear from you Amy! I completely understand what you are saying and I have even experienced those feelings and thoughts myself. The truth is though, that you don't have the option any longer of not thinking about what smoking is doing to you. You have too much information now. You know there is a forum in which to get support. You know that while it may not have been the best feeling as the nicotine left your system , it wasn't as bad as you've imagined it would be either. So the question is not if you'll quit , but when? To me since you're going to quit anyway you might as well do it now. It's too late to go back to the cocoon, you're a butterfly! xoxo

So sorry for your loss. Losing them is the hardest part. The Rainbow Bridge By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, When their time on earth is over and done. For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last. The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

Congratulations Jules ! Your First Month of Freedom makes everybody Here really Stoked. Really Happy. We know what it is all about ! I have a few long distance friends, former Drug Addicts, who are very encouraging to me but, I find all the solace and inspiration and encouragement I need here on the QTrain. The QTrain is an amazing collective and someone is bound to understand exactly what you are going through and have just the right words for your ears. I am so happy you are Free from Nicotine, Jules. Please celebrate this important milestone in a special way...we are lighting fireworks for you. Love, S

note to self. dont shave the dog when craving for a smoke. not a good combination

Thanks for the support and yes I just got back from the tournament that was at the bar and about 15 or so out of the 20 of us playing were all drinking and smoking like crazy. I am very happy and proud to say that I never even considered having even one puff- NOPE for me!!! I didn't even have a drink I had nothing but water and fun - I drove home smiling!

Amy if I can quit anybody can quit.

Buddy - I am SOOOO bloody excited to see this post!! I am absolutely, utterly willing you on from here. Let's see, can you quit - yes. Will it hurt - no. Will it feel tough at time -yes, but that's life mate, if it wasn't smoking it could be work or family etc. Shhhh, but I didn't know this quit was "the one" BUT, I did know one of them had to be as quitting was getting to be a habit and I was too ashamed to tell anyone I was trying again! I was plain furious when someone saw my champix as I had tried to hide it for fear of failing and looking like a failure. (note, the only person who ever matters is you, be responsible for you and you alone!!). Everything to gain and nothing really to lose?? Either way, keep reading and lurking. Can't smoke forever, it's too grim for you. Constant craves all day every day get exhausting eventually, quitting is easier then that for sure! A bad day is just a bad day, a normal smoking dayis 20+ craves!! Don't have to be einstein to work out what would be easier longer term!! Loves!! xx

That's the way!! Keep climbing, you are doing great!! Here are a couple of giant helium filled balloons. Hopefully that will lighten the load a bit. :)

Thanks! I don't know how to reply to individual comments - I need a button - something clear and obvious. So, just a general thanks for the info and encouragement. Day 2, feeling good :)

MQ, Hey boss, what about the old server, can I have it to power my Delorean so I finally can get back to the 70's or 80's? Thanks and good luck!

I had a real nice server tonight at the Ponderosa, that place has the best steak

Sorry Oneistoo I just reread your comment. My mind has been everywhere past couple days. I will try to cut some off tomorrow and see if that helps a little. If this is how its going to be every time I change a patch I'd almost rather take a couple of days to withdraw and screw the patch

Thanks, I've learned that nothing is impossible if you trust the Lord.

One of the countless rewards for not smoking ! I'm real young in this quit and have to remember these things when I get the call of the wild ! Thanks Colleen !

I was just thinking about this, Jules. Thinking about what I know and keep private. What I Know Now about myself nearing a year Free from Nicotine. I know I have the ability to Change. I know have the ability to commit to something for success. I know I have the ability to face fears. These, I mostly keep to myself but, they give me a sort of Glow. I know from a warm good feeling about myself inside and from a clarity in my eye. I did not back down. I will not back down. Like our Sarah says, "I am a Tiger ! RARRRR!

Never give up.....don't wait for the scary health risks.... I was faced with having my both feet amputated..... Jump right back on.....I didn't think it would happen to me either.... If I can quit ....you can....I promise.....

Wonderful! I wish you would copy and paste to "Quit Smoking Discussions" so that everyone will be sure to see!!

What beautiful Lungs you have ! man, our bodies are so amazing to recover from damage. Sleep apnea gets fixed ? and you get to actually SLEEP ? how novel ! Good luck with all the rest of the poking and prodding. Make sure Witch Doctors stay clear of your Funny Bone, it don't need no fixing. Love, S

remember this day. this is the first day of the rest of your life with no nicotine in your body and you never have to subject yourself to that kind of poison again. the choice is yours. celebrate the freedom and suck in the fresh clean air. your body has waited a long time for this day. you are rocking this quit. :)

Wow. Great news, Chrysalis. Very good the Two Sisters kept their distance and kept Mother FIRST. You must be exhausted. Make sure you eat something decent and try to get a good nights sleep. Hooray for your Mom...she sounds like she is a powerhouse. Keep your NOPE on, baby. Love, S

Amy Failure is to stop trying. Success is to keep trying. You are here because you want to quit, you absolutely can do it. We will all do everything in our power to help and cheer you along. Go for it!

Amy, The only reason you are still hanging around here is because you want to quit. Bite the bullet, think of how good you are going to feel once you establish yourself as a non-smoker. Go for it, Amy! We are in your corner and will be here for you with every twist and turn :)

It's really (really) great to see you Amy. My one piece of advice for you today is - it's better to try and have a chance of failing, than it is to not try at all - you can't win the lottery of you don't buy a ticket... Give yourself that chance, and we will do everything in our power to help you get to where you want to be; a nonsmoker :)

If you are not afraid of success, you will succeed.

you just need to be smart Amy, when you figure it out there is a seat right by me with your name on it! I can wait but can you? can your health? Im very pleased you stuck around (see I know you are smart) xx

Amy you can do it, seriously you can....just trust what all of us, who have done, are saying to you. So glad you're around again xx

Amy fantastic to see this post, it shows you are still here still wanting to quit, but the damn addiction has taken that hold again, shake it free Amy hunny, you know it doesn't hurt, its just the fear of being without nicotine, but you can survive without it, and you know that you can, you need to close your eyes and let go we are all here ready to catch you, the longer you keep smoking the harder it will be to loosen the grip of the addiction, make a decision Amy my lovely and come back and join us xxx

I know what you mean, completely. Go easy on yourself, you don't have to save the world right now, you just have to not smoke. I found, once I wasn't smoking anymore, everything else got just a little easier to deal with. Before I always had the problem at hand, and the problem of addiction. Now it's just the problem at hand. You are doing great :)

SHARK WEEK !!!!!!

Don't you dare ...you don't need any lessons in being evil...because it wouldn't be you! Your feelings are never dumb, childish or not worth having it, don't you ever think that! You are special my Dear! A guard doesn't shield you from getting hurt, it just seems so...but makes you feel lonely in the long run. (((DD))))

Not yet. The forum will be down for a short time during the transfer. :) Once I get everything coordinated I'll update everybody.

I ended up taking my patch off at like 1 my time just after I dropped my son off at school. It says on the pack not to smoke in the next couple hours cause there's still nicotine in your system so I figured I'd swing it and see how long it lasted before I broke down and put a new one on... I didn't. The evening seemed to go pretty good. I had a huge battle with the electric company over the phone this morning. The guy told me what I needed to pay to have our utilities turned on in our new place and of course the woman I talked to today wanted 150.00 more then he told me.. I freaked out on her and cussed her from here to Sunday.. Hung up on her. I was really just flustered we don't have that kind of money. The ONLY reason we're moving right now is the new guy that moved in downstairs keeps trying to start fights with my husband and has overrun the yard, driveway and everything else. We can't keep our kids bottled up in an upstairs apartment.. We are NOT the fighting kind and I won't have him jumping us in front of our kids. If that's how he wants to teach his kids fine. So I plan to throw a fit about this and wanting my deposit back we have served out our lease the only thing I can't do is professionally clean the carpets. If I could have moved in a timely fashion I could have... That's 375.00 enough to cover what we need to finish moving. We won't have heat or hot water in this new place for a week! Unless I can get our deposit back. That's after borrowing money.. Breathe.... BUT I'm actually doing very well despite other things going on.. I sat and debated on going to get a pack of smokes for like an hour after the call with utilities.. I thought I have to take my son and the boy I baby sit both to the gas station with me, its cold, there's snow and ice, I have to heat up car, really?? LOL then BAM I was like HA yeah right not happening. I'm super tired I guess not having the patch on messed up my being able to sleep. I am not even sure why I even bothered typing all of that! Ah heck I feel better so who cares.

It's the strongest encryption available. :)

Just a bad day, not a bad life. My "go to" saying when things feel hard. Thank you for the thoughts. x

day seven: going back and forth. I want to smoke a cigarette, no I dont, yes I do, no I dont. the real ness is I do but I dont want the 500 behind that one. and I know if I smoke that one I will smoke its brother, sister, mother and all its nieces and nephews before I go to bed tonight. so here I am again making a commitment again to not take one puff today.

I'm sorry you're going through some bad stuff sam. It is very true our quit gives us back inner strength and self worth. It becomes an entitiy in it's own right that we will literally fight to save. Good work on the mindset. xx

Oh no... Come on Smudge, you can do it! I am sending prayers for the little guy, and if you know how much I love cats, you will know how big prayers will be... (((Smudge)))

Healing thoughts for Smudge.

I like this way of thinking! I'd pry go the poison route...(jk)

Yesterday was OK, no wasted paint but, no big progress EXCEPT just the 'doing' was easier. Y'all are so right....just slog through the week. Will do. Today more paint less computer. Thank you, Beautiful Creatures. Love you so much, S

Way to put things in perspective Marti. It's a new day :)

love this post Marti xx

Paying forward!

Relax and Rest :)

Great to see you have your sticky this time! :) :)

It sometimes feel overwhelming (in the best way) that effective strangers are rooting for you - probably more so than normal folks. You're good people Jimmy, the folks here saw that. Dry the tears my lovely and get back to making the difference you do. xx

I love balloons!! Two kids later, I'm not lovin leakages so much haha. Onwards and upwards!! :)

(((((DD))))) you are good people. :)