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That's huge! Congratulations!!! I'm on my 5th day and its an hourly struggle. Still think about it but the erg isn't as strong. I haven't purchased a carton in three weeks. 150 bux saved!! Today is all that matters right now. NOPE!

nope Well done Octain and JKPK! Stay strong....you're doing this!

One week smoke free and still a NOPE for me!

I have quit nicotine. I was supposed to quit yesterday, ran out of smokes and excuses around two and a half hours ago. You know what flipped my switch? I accepted that nicotine won't make me feel better, nicotine is what made me feel like crap.

Just for today...no matter what !!!!!

My dad did the same thing. My mom smoked for years after he quit. If he can, I can too. She finally quit when she had a heart attack. She quit on something/someone else's terms. He quit on his own terms. I want to quit on my terms. NOt because I have a plethora of tubes in my chest. Again, congrats!

Thanks and yeah .... I too was thinking the exact same thing a year ago. I looked at Boo and Mr. Titwank (Stewie) and saw them coming up on 1 year and thought .... holy crap that's awesome. Guess what? Now it's my turn because I hung in there and did the heavy lifting when it needed to be done. That's all it takes from any of us. A little bit of crap for a lifetime of freedom so just promise yourself that you're gonna do it no matter what and you'll get there too before you know it. By the way, my wife quit years before I did and it never stopped her when I continued to smoke so that should be no issue for you. You may even "inspire" her

NOPE!!!

Tonight at 10:30p will complete my 5th day no smoke. I don't know what to do with the extra time and money. Heh, yeah I do. Time especially, It seems I have so much more time on my hands. Never realized how much time I wasted smoking. Today, today is all I want.. If I can make this happen and keep my quit, anyone can! Anyone!

NOPE! No nicotine, no tobacco, not ever again. I am craving a bit, its (roughly) hour 19 for me. But its not bad. Keeping busy, got up this morning and just WENT. Staying with a friend who doesn't smoke for the first few days.

I hope its ok to post more than once.. Still, nope!

Welcome aboard Berk, You picked the right group to help you with your quit, i did the same thing a month ago and i am still smoke free?

I had to change my relationship with alcohol when I quit. During the first three-months of my quit, I stopped drinking whiskey all together and severely decreased my consumption of beer. Smoking and drinking went hand-in-hand for me. I also realized early on in my quit that if I was going to make the decision to throw away my quit and smoke again, it would be after downing a few drinks. It simply wasn't worth the risk. Prioritize your quit. If marijuana or anything else is putting your quit at risk, put what's best for your quit above all else.

NOPE!

Welcome to the train Berkshire! There is no question you will feel better with your decision. Fasten your seatbelt....the train is taking you away from smoking!

Buckle up and stay strong You should hook up with Yippy for a "quit buddy" Accountability is another tool. Keep on keepin on.

Nope no na notta no way naha not!!

20 again.. Sneaky chick! T2B is being bad...she really needs this spanking..

That's great! I'd tell you the ending but then ..... don't want to spoil it for ya

I'm on chapter 5.

In the actual three dog night song, he does say "Two can be as bad as one, it's the loneliest number since the number one... He never does specify if the number 3 is lonely or if it could be as bad as the number one or two or... Three is the second loneliest number since the number one....

I can definitely see where alcohol could play a huge role in relapse. I don't drink much but when I do I smoked excessively. I simply have no inhibitions at all when drinking. The difference in Alcohol and Cannabis is a subject for another thread, lol.. I actually have a lot going against me, but none of it is a reason to smoke.. Odds are though, everyone feels the same way.. I have to keep my ass out of the garage all together. I notice that early on. Which is tough, its where I spent most of my time. We didn't smoke in the house so that's a help. I also never smoked while walking the dog, so I do that more often. I have enough triggers in my daily routine that cant be avoided so smoking Cannabis, the actual plant, in the garage is a big nono, One of my avoidable triggers. Yeah, I said "we". My wife smokes.. But that's ok, her choice and I'm not going to let it stop me.

Welcome Octain! Sorry I'm late to your quit party but I had some sh*t I had to sort out past day or so. Great decision to quit! I did the same last January because I too got horribly sick for quite a spell. Just dawned on me that It really was time to quit the smokes. I started on the patch but dropped it a few days later and just went cold turkey. It doesn't really matter as long as whatever you do works for YOU. Yes, this quitting is pretty hard at times especially in the early days but it's totally doable if you set you mind to it, educate yourself about this addiction so you can outsmart it and then rely on the support from others that are doing the same thing you are. Thos are the key components and then your daily commitment to NOPE! That's the only MUST DO. Not One Puff Ever and you are free

Good job Berk! This is something you can completely control and make yourself very proud in the process. We're here to support you as you need it. don't be a stranger, particularly in the early days and pledge your NOPE daily

Sounds like you might be skating on thin ice, given your admitted association of smoking cigs and pot in past years. If your quit is top priority, which it should be, then tread carefully. That's my opinion but, opinions are like a**holes, everyone's got one

Great decision Berk. This is one area of your life you have the power to make an impactful change. There will likely be deceitful temptations and curve balls along the way. But when you finally come out the other side you'll feel like a whole new person. You can do this.

Well done..don't forget to reward yourself..very important !!!!

I quit nicotine four hours ago. In it to win it. Thank you guys for all the support and encouragement

Any progress on getting tickers back in our signatures? I think they're an especially strong motivator for newbies. Quit time: 2 years, 1 month, 18 days Saved: $11604.72 Avoided: 19,487 cigarettes smoked

This winter will NOT take a break! Our area is forecasted to receive anywhere from 6 inches, to 1 foot of snow Friday-Saturday . Along with high winds..they are calling for near blizzard conditions.. It could start with as much as 1/4 inch of freezing rain first, before it changes over to all snow! It's gonna be a mess. All of this snow will come the day after it reaches near 60* F on Thursday.... Anyone older than me may remember the Blizzard of '78 started out the same way!! on on the bright side.....my plane leaves for Florida in 10 days! so, if I can get through this next week, sunny beaches, and plenty of sand awaits me!!

Heading to Spanking Gallery lol ? 0

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18 Tyme is delaying the inevitable here.

Eight I’m still here BooBoo!

Did it last night and hit it again at 7am today for another 30 minutes, 3.22 miles. Boo's on the case, how 'bout you, Lisa?

Looks like it isn't exactly free. Of course even at cost it is less than three packs of smokes, good investment. MOST people do want an "easy way" to quit smoking but what about that rare person who wants to stop smoking the hard way? What options might they have?

A new vacuum for each smoke-free day.......

Right.. I seem to vacuum a lot more. (wife got me a killer vacuum cleaner for Christmas)

Someone else's money is always good, hehe

Good job and yes, the extra time on your hands is shocking at first. Think about all that time you wasted and not only smoking but planing your smoking activities in your head. Do I have enough smokes to last until morning? Is my lighter about to run out of fuel? When can I get out for a smoke break at work? Oh wait, gotta go back to the house, forgot my cigs It's incredible how much of our daily lives were consumed with smoking related thoughts/activities.

Good job Octain. Enjoy your newfound freedom.

+0 that is a positive nothing, ya know!

Well done !!!! Pop in our NOPE thread,and make that promise to yourself...not to smoke today...even if your arse falls off.!!!! Let's get this done

So the official start of the Quit. Just make sure you do not have any tobacco readily available. At least then when you want to give in (oh yeah, temptation is strong in beginning) it would mean going to fetch cigs, giving you a chance to have second thoughts of starting back up.

Another day I couldn't get up in the morning in time to get on the elliptical (sigh). I'm leaving the office now and will not get any dinner till I put in my 1/2 on that machine!

-1 You only deserve just small slaps Boo! You were under staffed! You’re a good sport! ?

Welcome, Edie. I also smoked for over 40 years. I believed I enjoyed and would never quit. What big lies I told myself! The only thing a cigarette does is relieve withdrawal symptoms for a few minutes.Once I understood that basic truth, I was dedicated to Not One Puff Ever. It was uncomfortable, even miserable at times, but you have to be decide to just get through it. Such a relief to be able to get on an airplane, go to a movie or concert, or even a business meeting or family dinner without having to worry about the next fix. You can do this!

Welcome Edie! Remember that in the early going, every hour is a victory. You should be extremely proud that you've made this commitment. A whole new life awaits you!

Thank you for the welcome. I have been reading some from the site. Lots of information here. I feel more empowered than I have on previous attempts. I KNOW I am going to quit this time.

Hi and welcome aboard Edie.. Congrats on the great decision to take your life back... We have many people here who have quit after smoking for decades ....you can do it...let's get you going !!!! On the main discussion page..you will find tons of info..they are pinned with a green square....knowledge will be your weapon... Folks who come here every day...are the ones who succeed... I see you have done a NOPE today...a brilliant start...this is a promise to yourself ,you will not smoke that day... Looking forward to getting to know you better...were are a friendly bunch ..who believes quitting can be fun...