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Hi im new and it is the start of my 2nd week. 1st week wasn't too bad but boy i'm feeling it a bit this week. Keep telling myself i can do this. Dont know if i can really. ?

Nope

NOPE

NOPE!!!!!!!

Nope

NOPE!

Never Take Another Puff !!!!....NOPE !!!

I had a bit of chest infection last week so that sort of helped me out by not wanting a smoke. Feeling a bit better health wise this week so maybe thats why im thinking about it this week. Keep telling myself i can do this and its the psychological part kicking in. I have no nicotine in my body so dont need it. Keep telling myself. I have quit now and do i really want to go back to day 1 starting point. Nah i want to move forward

A fine day to say NOPE!

NOPE!

NOPE!!!

So this guy takes his G/F out on a date. He says, "Hey can you open the glove box and hand me my cigarettes?" She opens it and there is a box of condoms in there also. She is young and naive and asks what they were for. He is embarrassed and tells her, "OH those. Yeah, if you are smoking out in the rain, you put them over your cigarette so it won't get wet". A few days later she goes to the store to buy some smokes but then decides to get some condoms too. The pharmacist asks what size condom and she goes, "Something big enough to fit a camel". hyahhh hahahahah

Nope again, just cause I can Happy to see Latoya and Lee…

How do you know Lee is a guy? Might be a female Lee? That would be funny if you were chasing your own kind from chicks and sticks game

Yes!! That is exactly the attitude you need. You can do it. Nicotine is gone from your body now if you quit cold turkey and now it's all about retraining your brain to function normally without smoking. That part is tough because it takes time. There's no shortcuts so you just take things a day at a time. It is tough at first but gets easier and easier as you continue along. As you say, you DON'T want to go back to the start - ever!! You've invested a lot of time and work so build on that and you will make it

I love this thread... Half big blokey..look at the size of my bike...and the other half triggers ..I'm like ...okey good wheels..then oooerrr way to go jet ..you v,e got this... Mmmm....head spinning...whats going on ere ???? Lol... Riding like a bitch.....I can live with that O !!!!..... Carry on !!!!

^^^ Yup, that's the way I did it. Dove in head first, unplanned; I was just a dumb-f*ck know nothing, wide eyed and gob-smacked - LOL. It doesn't matter as long as you edumakate yourself once quit and make an unwavering personal commitment not to ever take another puff - ever no matter what comes your way. It's just head down & push forward

That's a fair point. Smoking is different from most chemical addictions in that smokers get their fix 20+ times-a-day. All day, every day. Good times, bad times, and everything in between. If I had attempted to make a comprehensive list of every event in my life that led to me smoking afterwards, the triggers, I would still be working on that list right now. That's why I advocate education for quitters, but too much planning ahead seems superfluous and can be counterproductive. You won't know with any certainty how you will react along the way until you start the process. It could be a baptism by fire or a series of pleasant surprises. The quickest way to find out is to get right in the thick of the process.

Yeah, that was the slogan but what they didn't tell you was that eventually, you won't be able to walk 5 steps for anything

10 months, amazing! Congrats Pumpkin! Martian, we got about eight more to go LOL. Then what?.. One more day…

Welcome to this special place Lee. There is a lot of information about this addiction here for you to read. Education about this addiction is key to quitting and staying quit. As already mentioned, go to the NOPE page and pledge your NOPE daily. It will help keep you focused on not smoking for that day. You will have challenges as we all have had but knowledge and desire will see you through. You also have complete support here from others going through the exact same thing.

thank you quit buddy! Yes, I woke up this morning and suddenly realised it was my 10 month anniversary! Amazing, for once I am going to be nice to myself! I'm looking forward to the lido deck!!! Can I bring the ginger one?

Glad to see you Latoya

Right now ...I'm watching my life long friend life ebb away due to Pancreatic cancer...probably brought on by smoking... A few months in to my quit ,I started to learn her all I had learned here....all fell on deaf ears.... When she was diagnosed at Xmas time...I felt this huge sense of how I had failed her... How can I help these folks who are on the Train ,when I carnt even help the person who means the world to me...this went round and around my thoughts... I came back here and listened to you newbies...and learned .... You Can Lead A Horse To Water But Carnt Make It Drink....we can only give the tools...you have to want to quit...and stay quit.... Thank you Newbies...sometime us old timers need help too.... Glad your here..and I'm so happy for you all...freedom is wonderful...xxx

Just like a drug addict laying out a line, or trying to find a vein, or making sure your “ rig” is ready, all adds to the addiction. Any act of doing the drug adds to the addiction. Hell, even going to see your dope man is all part of the rush. Trust me, I know.. For me, my entire life is a trigger. Everything I do, everywhere I went, and everything said revolved around cigarettes. But I started quitting years ago without even realizing it. We quit smoking in the house more than 10 years ago. I quit smoking that last cigarette right before bed. A cigarette was not the first thing I went to in the morning. I didn’t smoke after sex, unless we had sex outside LOL. But I still managed to smoke between 20 and 40 cigarettes a day. After a meal, leaving a store or first thing when I got in my truck. Partying, drinking and smoking weed made me want to smoke cigarettes, still does. My young son in law told me once that it doesn’t matter what I think or what triggers hit me as long as I don’t smoke. Simple enough.. yeah lol.. I like to be outside. Springtime is around the corner. I enjoy spending time in the garage working on motorcycles and such. That’s when I smoked a lot. Triggers triggers triggers... Going to have to figure out a way to enjoy my hobbies and what I enjoy the most without smoking.

Octain, maybe not because at least Gambler tobacco just wasn't very strong. When I would smoke an actual cigarette like marlboro or camel I would almost pass out. I do not think it adds to the addiction but I do know I jumped from 20 to 30 cigarettes a day making my own. One cause it was so cheap and also cause they just didn't have as much effect. By the time i finally quit, it wasn't even that tough. It took three months before any serious cravings hit. One of my ex friends who smokes used to mostly roll her own but would still buy actual packs like Camel. When I asked why she said, "Cause these (meaning rollies) just do not give me what i need". What she REALLY needs is to quit. You would walk into her home and I kid you not, it was just this haze from so much cigarette smoke. Her ENTIRE LIFE consisted of smoking and feeling sorry for herself. You know when I think of some of my friends who smoke, it is almost sad watching them feed that habit. just sitting there puffing away on a cig, looking dumb, smelling bad.

Anyone can quit, even you. I swear to god if I can quit, anyone can. Cigarettes do nothing for you. They take away your time, your money and your health.

Hi and welcome Lee... Well I've got some great news for you !!!! There is a train full of quitters here..who will say yes you can...all you need is the desire to be free.... Congrats on already being onbe week smoke free.. There is tons of stuff to read here,and videos to watch .go to the main page...they pinned in a green square...we also have....a DAILY NOPE thread..head over there...its a promise you make to yourself ,you will not take one puff that day...this really helps ...we take it day by day... It's a bit quieter of a weekend here...but I'm sure others will be along soon go welcome you . Looking forward to getting to know you better... Just ask if we can help you in anyway...

You have to be honest with yourself in order to quit smoking. You need to honestly say I will give it a 100% try from your heart! You can not have a secret stash of smokes in a drawer just in case or that extra pack in your glove box or in the garage for an emergency! I threw out 4 full packs plus the pack I was half way done with! I had never did that before on my many many quits in the past! I thought if I saw going to give in this time, I would have to go to the store! Maybe I was finely being honest with myself or just tired of quitting but it worked and that old saying: "Honesty is the best policy" held true for me, And I bet if you are honest with yourself it will work for you! You have nothing to loose and the rest your life to gain!

I could hardly believe my eyes when I tuned into the Olympics and saw the first game of Cat Curling! Hey Doreen! Is your kitty still around or did he escape to South Korea?? Bakon's gonna love this one

13...Evening Boo....you rested that knee ????

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+13 Don't mind the random pictures. I'm doing a bit of cyber housecleaning.

Welcome, Lee and congrats on your successful first week. Keep it going, Lee. Hang on to your precious quit as if your life depended on it, because it does. Not saying you'd be one of the unfortunate ones who succumb to a deadly smoking related disease but even if you'd be one of the lucky ones who doesn't, your quality of life definitely suffers when you're a smoker. This is one thing you don't see with any degree of clarity when you're a smoker. You're addicted, so your mind won't let you go there- to reality, that is. You see everything though the fog of your cigarette smoke and anyone, anything who attempts to mess with that is immediately shut down. Allow yourself to continue to see the light, Lee. You will never be sorry. If you lose your quit, you'll only be sorry. Pretty clear choice; fully yours to make. best wishes, PT

8-miler @ 1:03:04 (7:53/mile) Old Man Sarge is making progress. The goal is 6:50 to 7:05 for the full 26.2 Loooooong way to go. That's what happens when you sit on the couch for 11 months after your last race not logging a single damned mile. Mrs. Sarge has been training since Oct. Her first race is the Cincinnati Heart Mini Marathon[1] (15k (9.3 miles) in just a few weeks. Sarge is thinking about Bandit-ing[2] the race with her. He's up to the mileage but has no pace he wants on record yet. EZPZ ============= FOOTNOTES: ============= [1] http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/2018-Cincinnati-Heart-Mini_UCM_317611_Event.jsp#.Wohzi6inHb0 [2] Bandit : To bandit a race - to start and run the race without bib-number, without digital tracking chip, without registration. You just show up and run the race. Of course you are ineligible for prizes and whatnot ... but you get to run the course and log your time ... assuming you don't get caught and escorted off the course.

Octain - I do not really believe in "triggers" for smoking if someone smoked a lot. If someone smoked all the time, then is there such a thing as a non-trigger? All that aside - The overall desire mostly declines. The reason for my three month crave hitting bad was perhaps either timing or the fact that i was rummaging a bunch of old magazine ads (found a bunch of old mags at thrift) and of course cigarette ads were every other page back then. There was one brand I thought was particularly neat looking but I never actually smoked them. But yeah come Spring when you are in the garage with your bike, you will likely think of smoking but hopefully will not hit that three month thing. If you do, fight it like hell. I almost, almost caved during that time.

The carbs are a pain in the ass.

She started it with the clutch engaged LOL

Doreen, I think you’re better suited to ride ‘bitch’ LOL. Not calling you a ‘bitch’, just a figure of speech LOL… Reciprocity, Maybe I’ll wear a full face helmet this year LOL. Used to wear a three-quarter or half helmet just so I could light up at red lights. Horrible, I know… What kind of bike is that?

Do things you don’t relate to smoking. Can’t smoke in the shower, I showered a lot. I also walked, something I did and didn’t smoke. Just keep in mind whatever you’re feeling will pass. It goes away. One day at a time. If necessary one hour at a time. If you don’t want to smoke, and you are determined not to smoke, you won’t smoke.

Welcome Lee, glad to have you aboard. What everybody says above is absolutely true. This can be done. DO a lot of reading and research on this sight there are many helpful articles. I have said this once before -- do the NOPE pledge daily on this forum, it may seem hokey but for me it really does work -- it is more of a commitment to yourself.

Hi Lee..your first of many...great to see you here !!!!

I Wanna a Go !!!!!

You absolutely can do this! It sounds cliche, but if I can do it, anybody can. What exactly is it that is giving you a hard time this week?

Oh !!! He's already there..going for his first gold !!!! LOL....

Sarge has completed the first 100 Running Miles of his IronMan training plan. Only 2300 more to go ... Plus bike miles. Plus swim miles . EZPZ

I tried vaping for a few days while I was a smoker and actually found it WAY harsher on my throat than smoking cigarettes so gave it up right away and just continued to smoke cigarettes. Don't really know if it's safer than smoking cigs or not but my sense of it is that people are eager to try anything that will allow them to continue to feed their nicotine addiction in a "safer" manner?

Welcome WoW, I completely agree with reciprocity states, going smoke free of all is the way to go. I know it is tough but is doable and can be done -- just believe in your self, read and research here, and ask us anything -- we are here to support you. I only wished I had made the decision at the age you are making yours. Remember the NOPE pledge and you can do this.

All of us wish we were somewhere in your shoes, WestofWaikiki. I'm pretty sure that any one of us would love to turn back the hands of time to have the opportunity you have right now: To be free of the most ridiculous addiction on the planet. You need a strategy, here it is: Read, Learn and Understand your Addiction and then stop using Nicotine! Any Human Being in their right mind would. Ps: Your Fiancé is one smart cookie:)

Hi WoW! Welcome to our family of non smokers. You are still very young and not smoked for all that long really so although you may not be concerned about health issues now, you are likely to at some future point so, quitting now is the best decision you could make for yourself. It's great that you want to quit for your girlfriend but, honestly, you need to want to do this for yourself to be successful long term. You're not likely to want to hear what I have to say about vaping but I do believe you need to quit smoking everything if you want to be successful long term. As you have seen yourself, when vaping isn't available, you will always gravitate back to smoking cigarettes. Quit them all is the best, and frankly, the only way to truly become smoke free. And yes, you can do it just as the rest of us here have done it. Stick around for support from like minded people and read, read, read all the information available here about this addiction. Take the NOPE pledge daily (Not One Puff Ever). These are the keys to quitting Your freedom awaits if you want to work hard for it