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Hi Everyone, This is Tammy from Mumbai, India. This will be my third attempt to quit. The longest I had quit and stayed quit was 3 months around a year ago. Since then been on and off, though my number of smokes reduced significantly. Just before deciding to kick the stick yesterday i.e. 20th Jun 2018, I was having maybe 3-4 a day. Yes I know, nothing to gloat about. So this time around I am intending to stick to this, and hoping this forum will help me stay focused. Good luck to everyone on their quit journey.

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Thanks @Sslip , @notsmokinjo , @weegiewoman Messages like these help, because yes I have quit before, and fallen before, but I got to a point where I realized that the only one I'm fooling is myself, by saying since I have reduced, I have control over the habit. It is the other way around. Winding up my day at work, it's taking everything I have not to have the perfunctory end of day smoke and tea in the restaurant downstairs. I did just go down for a walk, because that helps, but found that I really wanted to go there, then thought I'd come up and check if there are any other posts I can read...and here I am. So yes, one craving at a time...I intend to succeed this time around. And with your support, I'm sure I shall.

Welcome Tammy. (officially). I'm on my third official quit too. It doesn't matter if you smoke one a day or 30 a day you are still an addict, you still need to do the detox, and the cravings and the habit breaking. You know you can stick this out because you have in the past but this time lets make it your forever, sticky quit. Like Sslip said, NOPE every day, it really does help to publicly make that commitment that you wont smoke. I would suggest posting your own SOS in advance, I tend to update mine every month or so as I get to the next stage in my quit. So make sure you have some healthy snacks around as you need to keep you blood sugar up as this helps. There are some great little videos to watch. They are not very long and are a good way to wait out a crave. You can do this, we'll have your back if you need but you can give yourself the gift of Not One Puff Ever (again).

Hi Tammy and welcome on board the quit train. Given your history you obviously know it is possible to quit for a considerable period, so that's a good start. I also see your post in the nope thread, that's a smart move and one I'd like to encourage at the start of every day. Settle in, read a lot and get active on the board. Look forward to seeing you around.

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Thursday Nope... Today is International Giraffe day... amongst others, but I wanna celebrate the giraffes cos they were Grandma's faves... and as much as she loved me she hated that i smoked... she would be so proud that I nope... so: Topic Of The Day: Staying with childhood faves cos I was sulking yesterday and missed out.

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Tammy welcome aboard, glad you decided to make the journey with us. Just remember to stick with us and come here often -- it helps so much!!!!!

Hi Tammy and welcome to this forum. Congratulations on your decision to quit. Reading all that I could about quitting was a huge aid for me as well. This site can provide a lot of that information. It can also provide a lot of distraction from moment to moment struggles that can come with your quit.

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Hi Tammy and welcome to the quit train. You've made a great decision joining this forum. We are all in the same boat so understand what you are going through, which helps a lot. You have managed a thee month quit before, that is good going. Lets make this one your forever quit. Nope every day and read a lot and you will be fine. I read incessantly in the beginning and that kept me busy and educated me. I read all through the forum and any articles i could find about quitting and the benefits of quitting. That helped me no end.

NOPE... Not today, not ever.

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Ooowww a sunny Thursday NOPE ?

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Nope! I hate this addiction. So many good people somehow getting lost on their journey to freedom ?

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G'day NOPE from me C

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Congratulations @Grund on being smoke free for 10 months. Wow Grund, double figures is awesome. Ten months is a huge achievement and we know you are feeling the benefits of your freedom with your ride to work challenge. Would love to have an update on the joys of 10 months freedom. Make sure you do something for you, not just something that's giving back, because for a 10 month quit you deserve it.

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You guys are great. Thank a lot for you cheering. I am at a conference and it is sooo good not to be thinking about how to scape for a cig. I definitely feel freer. We are doing it, good for us!!!

Good Morning to those of the NOPE. Today our lovely American friends celebrate National Chocolate Eclair Day... now that's something I can get behind... So to Creme Pat in my eclair I say YEP... but to smoke filled lungs (and whipped cream in an eclair) I do declare that its a big fat... NOPE .. cos nothing controls my life but me. Topic of the Day: Things that make you smile.

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NOPE. It’s 11.58pm here and I forgot to NOPE. But I made it before midnight. Now to beat Jo and post tomorrow’s at midnight. Tee hee.

Thanks for the shoutout Jo, Taking it one hour, one day at a time...

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Good! Stay close and you will succeed! Screw the devil, hes an asshole anyway.

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Welcome aboard Tammy.... You are amongst friends friends here ,who will support you all the way along your journey go freedom...take a window seat and buckle up for the most wonderful trip of your life. On the main board Quit Smoking Discussions ( pinned with a green squares )you will find heaps of information ...and many great videos, that will help you along. Knowledge..this will be your weapon...outsmarting the beast.. It's doable... You just need to want to be free bad enough..I was a 52 year smoker... Being a non smoker is the most rewarding thing you can do for yourself..I can only tell you that...you have to feel it for yourself.. We will help you..looking forward to getting to know you better..and maybe have a laugh along the way..quitting can be fun..!!

Welcome Tammy and congratulations on deciding to take back your life

Just saw this post! Thank you all so much! Trying to get back into the swing of things....as a rockstar should! ?

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Welcome aboard Tammy, so great to see you here ? stay close and post often, especially when you are feeling the craves or unsure! Quitting as you know takes over our thoughts at times, so its great to come here and chat, play the games, nope and read, it really helps a lot. Stay determined and strong

NO...NOP.......NOPE !!!!!!!.....

Yes, I agree @babs609, I'm just a day into my quit, and my brain is compartmentalized, with the yays and the nays... All I keep telling myself is if you can't keep a promise to yourself, what's the point of anything...

@Biggus Dickus this one goes out to you, me very special Pork Chop..... best bridal waltz ever.

Congratulations Grund on reaching double digits in your smoke free life! You've done well in this contest of mind over addiction and the judges have rendered their decision

Congratulations on 10 months quit Grund! Double figures is pretty amazing.

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Gday NOPE from me C

10 Months!!! Fanblimmintastic!!!!!!!

Hi TKS and welcome... congratulations on making the decision to quit and you've done that first 24 hours.

Well done !!!!...10 months is a fabulous quit !!...keep going ...