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It sure is nice being able to tell doctors that we don't smoke anymore. After quitting smoking, tossing toxic people out is priority as they can undermine every single positive thing in your life.

I' also have this gigantic cast iron frying pan...to hit folks over the head ,if they need a reminder to keep thier quits lol... Take it one day at a time...Don't over think things...and NOPE !!!!.....

We are here to support you no matter what happened. You know you can do this because you already did. Get right back on this quit horse and stay with us. No one is judging anyone here. We are all here to support each other and get the support we all need ourselves. Stay with us!

NOPE!

Good. Don't forget rewards. Not all about taking something away...it's about doing something good and earning something else

Couldn’t agree more. NOPE is the way to go. Now on second full day and it’s tough but getting through it.

I'm sorry you guys , I didn't realize all these posts were here . Thanks for your responses, and really kind words . It's been a rough day . The good news is I am back on my quit . I appreciate the videos as well and will make it a point to watch them all .

I read an article recently where one of the co-founders of Facebook talked about how since its inception, Facebook has looked for ways to use psychological tactics to become more consuming and addictive. He spoke about how they created a "social validation feedback loop." "How do we consume as much of your time and conscious attention as possible?" I say: NOFPE! (Not One Facebook Post Ever)

That's it. Focus on the good things that are happening because you don't smoke any more - not the difficulties that only come around occasionally. Those will soon disappear and the benefits will multiply.

Start the holiday season with a cigarette? Absolutely, positively not! NOPE!

Hi All, I have returned again to try and crack this habit. I had done so well for a few months but lost my way, Was a fool to believe one every now and again would be OK, it stated one at the weekend, then one in the evening, then one in the morning and a couple in the evening, then before I new it, was back to 2-3 packets a day. Last night I said NO. Threw away all my remaining cigarettes, and now have the determination to do this properly.

Start again lad. Get busy. Kick that nicotine addiction to the moon like the gangsta you are. You can do it.

Please don't leave the board. The important thing now is to identify the reasons why you smoked and learn from the experience so you can prevent the same in the future. Get back on the Train!

Hey Abby. Pleased to meet you. Sorry about the timing. You screwed up. I’ve done that more than once. Dust yourself down, roll your sleeves up and get back on it. Seems like you had a great practice quit. Time for the real thing now.

Don't let this define your quit. Don't use this as an excuse to continue to feed your addiction. I don't delete accounts, don't give up on people and don't subscribe to the notion that relapsing is any kind of a valid reason to just give up. I'll be back with a couple of videos that you need to watch.

True... But good at figuring out what to keep and what to throw away

NOPE!

Yeah i also quit facebook. Too many windows lickers and stupid stuff.

Nah...NOPE!!

We found......out your not good at cleaning.

I was thinking hands in pants. Either way trick is bandaids on the thumbs. Stops everything by screwing up grip.

Nope

Quitting smoking also had me ...look another aspects of my life...my diet is now much healthier,also I excersise now too... I guess while i are still under the influence of addiction..none of this stuff mattered..I now feel fitter ,healthier ,than I did 20 years ago... Even with gallstones.lol...that sluggish has gone... The beniefts just keep on coming...

Hi Jules I am new here but I think I saw some older posts you'd made. We can be "new quitters" together lol

Tyme2B - right on with day three! By now you should be getting slightly used to not having a cigarette. The nicotine has left your body. So even if it is an early milestone, it STILL is one. People talk about "triggers" but for a full time smoker, everything correlates to smoking. just do your best to avoid at least some of them (some really cannot be avoided) I tell ya this - if you DO get weak and need to post an SOS, ask Doreensfree specifically why it is a bad idea to pick up that cancer stick. I do not feel it is my place to speak for the lady but I imagine she will be happy to explain. As you read, get the image in your head. Just might scare the piss out of you. She is a cool lady, even to someone like me who almost wore out her welcome within the first few posts.

Hey! I’m on Day 3 of “Nope”! I have a cold so that has certainly been helpful...never thought I would welcome a cold! But I’m trying all the suggestions on this forum to remain smoke free. “Not even one” is SO true....that I know from experience. I’m feeling tired but that goes with the territory so I have read. I CAN do this!

Yes ..... she actually does! I can attest to that personally

Tyme, as you get more used to not smoking, you will notice when someone around you IS smoking, it may smell repulsive. Like before you may not have noticed but now that you are quitting, you may grow to find the smell nauseating. Good thing though, it is a reminder not to light up.

Please think hard Abby Sweetheart... Do you really want to go back to being addicted to those stinky buggers...nooo.... Come back on the train....sit next to me...we can do this...xxx

Keep on keepin’ on Jules.

https://www.quittrain.com/topic/4754-videos-addressing-relapse-prevention/

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a cigarette in my car today. I understand that says a lot about how often I clean out my car , but still......I just chucked it in with the rest of the rubbish I found.

Half an hour ago I was so ready to cave. I had an upsetting conversation and just wanted a smoke. I didn’t, I haven’t, but I’m feeling very vulnerable right now, even though I know a cig won’t change anything. I haven’t smoked in 10 days now, totally off nicotine and I really don’t want to put it back in my system, but I’m not feeling very calm right now.

Welcome back Jules. I know NOPE seems redundant to some, but it is vital to a successful quit. The addicted mind left to its own devices will always barter, bargain, manipulate and present the addict with a million-and-one reasons why that one cigarette right now is no big issue. NOPE puts the kibosh on the incessant noise created by addiction. It's a simple plan: commit to never smoke again and be relentless and unwavering in that commitment. Good call. Proceed.

This is my 6th year having pulmonary function tests where I have walked in to those tests as a non smoker . I have them yearly due to another illness I have that can cause respiratory problems . I can tell you no matter the results of the tests it's always better walking in and out knowing I don't smoke anymore . Quitting smoking gives us confidence to change other areas in our lives I agree Jet Black . Once we get the "I can do it bug" we finally get it . Everything becomes possible because we learn if set our mind to it , it can be done . Hope you feel better real soon jet black ...enjoy that turkey dinner Sunday and congratulations on that quit . .

Yeah, only if you hang on to your quit though. When you choose to light up again, it only gets worse!

OK. I'll start it off for the season

Feel better soon JB. You’re likely on antibiotics & some relaxation time with that leg. Take time to smell the turkey ? lol! And rest! Sounds like smoke free is already benefiting your lungs!

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. :(

Jetblack! Hi again & thank you for your caring & obviously experienced advice. You bet Doreen is awesome! I know her & I know her story from my last (and only) Quit. She is one strong lady & is always there for Newbies & even Repeats...like me. Yes, I know my major trigger & unfortunately there is nothing I can do about that one...she’s an elderly, abusive and now recovering from surgery....my mother. So....I have to overcome that trigger. And I will. Thanks JB!

Sorry for your loss, Jimmy

There have been a lot of good contributions to this thread. That's a good thing in my mind. We are all learning about this quitting thing and each other too. Sometimes under trying emotional circumstances that we all go through in the early part of our quits. We all have the same goal in the end.

You da man Boo!

I quit on a Sunday - not planned, just worked out that way. I also took 2 additional days vacation time from work so that covered Monday & Tuesday as well. I remember basically becoming a hermit for those first 3 days and I stayed in and watched TV and a bunch of videos as well. Just lost myself in mindless entertainment for those three days. It seemed to help me through the worst of my initial quit. Can't say if that would work for others but certainly keeping busy/distracted as much as possible is key to getting past the worst of the early withdrawal symptoms

Good to hear your coping with the stress...have all your tools in place tyme....we are here to help you through your journey ... Looking forward to your first NOPE of freedom ...xx

You window lickers all sounded so smart in this thread I think I am in the wrong group. As for my advise- do t wait. No reason. You could be one week into your quit by then. And if you got ants in your pants and feel like you need to smoke to calm them, take off the pants and do something. Pushup work to tire the body and mind. Or leave pants on and walk. And walk. And walk just keep busy till tired.

^^^ Pretty normal for early on. I was pretty much a zombie for a couple of weeks but, my diet is horrible to begin with and I did nothing to improve it so, that's on me!