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Today is my Mom's death day anniversary (lung cancer) She died the day before my youngest daughter's 6th birthday. For the next 4 years, my daughter cried herself to sleep the night before her birthday. (we never mentioned my mom at that time, she simply remembered) On her death bed, my mom asked me to to promise her I would quit smoking. I made that promise to her - never intending to keep it. That was 31 years ago.......... KTQ While I'm here................. I would like to say something to any lurkers reading this - I smoked for over 46 years (some people here have smoked even longer than that) I am a serial quitter with many failed attempts under my belt If you are here at the Quit Train, you probably are thinking about quitting I hate to sound cliche, but if I can do it - anyone can do it So please take a leap of faith, stop thinking about it, you can do it...you can quit smoking! You will find strength you never new you had One day at a time... some days may be rough, but sometimes life is rough There is always someone here for you, you will NEVER be alone in this Put down the excuses and do this for you!

G'day NOPE for me me C

Nope, I've got 2 and a half miles to run tonight.

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Good morning to me lovely fellow NOPErs and welcome to Hump Day. Well today sees us with a choice of celebration Garden Exercise Day & Applesauce Cake Day.... hmmm... not really into the gardening but have a bag of grannies i could sauce and bake so it seems I'll be Applesauce Caking. OH, incase they don't have em where you live, grannies are not little old ladies who spoil you they are Granny Smith Apples... cos its not Hannibal Lector cake day. So... to excercising by gardening and destroying my lungs I say NOPE ... not on a day ending in y. Topic of the day: Keeping it as Secret Pleasure Songs

ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL ...

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Can't listen to this without getting up and bustin' my moves all over the living room!!!!!

when you are so wound up and you think the only thing that will calm you down is a smoke... ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~

These are powerful reminders! Thank you. The following may already be captured above, but... When you think it just doesn't matter whether you smoke or not ~think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS

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Gday NOPE C

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I have confidence in my quit and estimate my chance of relapse is low still...addiction is a wily condition and I am human. Here are my four maneuvers to avert relapse, ( Think again, Get right with yourself, Contact an ally, Post an SOS ) and a slew of red flags... When you know better yet, are purposefully leading yourself astray ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you have tiny tempting smokey thoughts that you are nuturing by not dismissing immediately and aggressively ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ I won't get addicted this time ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ Whenever you start to 'romance smoking' ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you seriously entertain the idea that smoking looks attractive or makes you feel carefree and part of the fun ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you are having silly thoughts like, my smoking friends are having a great time and I'm missing out ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you really wonder, what it would it taste like now, ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ Will I still get that, 'ahhhh' feeling ? ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ When you start to think that you are 'different' and that you can handle just one. ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ Do you think you can quit again without much effort? ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you want to give yourself permission for just one, once in a while, just this once ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you feel too secure in your quit and start to act cocky ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you propose to test your quit ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ Are you starting to believe, you've been quit long enough to handle a puff or two? ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you know too much to get addicted again ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ Whenever you are doubting your commitment to your quit ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you ignore the reality that smoking is a terrifying choice with significant consequences ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ If you are dismissive of the fact that you can Never Take Another Puff, Not One Puff Ever. ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ I forgot the major red flag, I am not an addict ! ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ I'm an adult and I'll do wtf I want ! ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ Just one would help relieve the stress I'm having in my life at the moment! ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS~ Have you more red flags to add ? Different maneuvers ? I want to include some of our friend, Joel Spitzer's, relapse prevention resources. Resources Related To The Implications Of A Puff Once You Have Quit Relapse Prevention Resources

Well done Beazel. You sound a lot like me. Lots of practice at quitting (failed attempts), I smoked for many years and my Mum died of lung cancer too. I remember when she was dying I kept thinking I should quit smoking but I can't. We need the right support and education to quit and it is definitely doable. I appreciate seeing you here on the board.

That's right folks! 74th anniversary of D-Day today, June 6, 2018. Allied forces assault on Nazi Germany that helped turned the tide of WWII but at a horrendous cost in human lives. Proud to be Canadian today as we gave 5,000 lives that day and another 14,000 casualties in the pursuit of the freedoms we all enjoy today! Well done lads! May you rest in peace now and forever and, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Most of the Aussie force was occupied in the Pacific with the Japanese, we only had about 5000 (mainly navy and airforce) participate in D-Day with the loss of only 14 lives (2 RAN, 12 RAAF) .... we still commemorate the sacrifices of our allies... so to the Brits at Gold & Sword, the Canadians at Juno and the Yanks at Omaha and Utah .... we will not forget.

Congrats on 8 months Weegie! Hope you're having a celebratory dance ?

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If your life is going off the rails and you start to think having a smoke will calm things down. ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ When you feel crappy and a bit down thinking a smoke will make you feel better. ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~ When you need to give yourself a little pat on the back for a job well done, and a smokes seem the right reward. ~ think again, get right with yourself, contact an ally, post an SOS ~

Good to see you beazel, i was thinking i hadnt seen you around and i was hoping you were ok. And thank you for sharing your story - i bet it feels great keeping that promise you made with your mum.

Late morning here.... the kid got me to make her dad (the ex) a birthday breakfast.... yep I have sucker written across my forehead... still waiting on the thank you but I wont be holding my breath..... SO nothing some people will be happy to learn that today is Chocolate Icecream Day...yep you heard correctly.... it is chocolate icecream day, no vanilla in sight.... so make sure you partake of some cold chocolatey goodness. Choccie icecream ... yep Smoking?.... NOPE Topic of the Day: Movies You Wish You'd Never Had To See

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Not sure but would you believe I've been called a " special case" many times before and I'm sure it's a term of endearment?

Nah, quite easy, they in America and I said it was me... wee fluffy me.. and they took the call straight away... Do you think it's cos I'm so special..?

Beazel, It's a reminder that we ultimately have to choose to do this for ourselves. Your family is undoubtedly very proud of you as are we. KTQ indeed my friend. A very powerful post in memory of your mum.

Isn't that better than not having any teeth?

Beazel, thanks for this post. You are keeping your promise now. I also quit smoking after many failed attempts and am so happy to be free of that horrid addiction that steals life and loved ones away.

You’ve finally quit like your mom asked you to beazel. Also yes, if we can quit smoking, anybody can.

Do you like it extra juicy same as Jillar?

Congratulations on 7 months quit Weegie. I love the fun you bring to this place and am really grateful to be on this journey with you. Hurry back for the haiku!

Whoop whoop whoop Weegie, mega congrats on 7 months it's pure dead brilliant so it is ? You crack me up, SOoo glad I'm traveling the road with you ? Made you a wee cake to celebrate Wire in, missus ?