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I've been quit 4 years and 5 months but it's been way too long since my last visit so I'm back to 'keeping it humble'. I think part of the reason I've been a successful quitter is because I will never ever feel complacent about my quit. I was a 40 year smoker and I know my addiction is lurking somewhere in my brain ready to trick me into thinking I need a cigarette because of some deeply ingrained trigger. Welcome to all the newbies and hellooooo to the oldies keeping the quit!

It's still a NOPE for me!!!

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Well spent time watching videos most of day. Running on empty with just 4 hours of sleep. Very anxious on top of being so over tired. Going to go out in a few days and get a notebook and start making some lists of progress, benefits of quitting and yes things I can buy with all the money I am saving. Having a heck of a time just trying to type this. Never had to correct so many spelling errors. Can't seem to even hit the right keys today. Body screaming for nicotine but doing everything in my power to distract myself. Breathing long deep breaths is helping. Almost to the point of tears but I sm stubborn and refuse to give nicotine that sstisfaction. Geez another typing mishap. See what I .mean. Best I quit typing now and nust read. Day 2 almost done. Hope I get some sleep tonight.

What’d I miss? Nope.

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Thanks for all your wise words. Forgot about drinking water for gosh sakes. Was so thirsty and had a nice big glass of ice water and boy did it do the trick. It tasted so refreshing and got me through a crave. Not thinking so clearly today. Many moments of anxiety still occurring today but managed to work my way through them. Hanging in there. Maybe by a thread at times but not going to let 2 days of hard fighting slip through my fingers. 2 days. So proud that I made 2 whole days. I wish I could respond to each of you as all your responses are much appreciated. Just not real computer literate. But know that each and everyone of you are so important in my quit journey. Give me time and I will figure my way around here. I admire all of you for the great help you give here.

And this is exactly what Quit Train is to me and so many others. Matters not the name or who the people are at the foundation of the site. It only matters that there are sites where anyone who wants to quit this horrible addiction have a supportive community to lean on while they are battling the monster that is our addiction! Welcome to Quit Train Kathleen0515 .We salute those who have gone before us and we remain here to support those who are following in our footsteps

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Gday its NOPE for today C

G'day It's NOPE for me C

You came to the right place. The people on this forum have all been there and are very supportive. Getting over the physical addiction last a few days and is hard but the real struggle, I believe, is mental. The urge to smoke presents as an "idea" more than a physical necessity. But the brain might be governed by physical mechanisms. Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is I know it is hard but be careful when it gets easy. Unfortunately, a relapse can happen at any time.

You're doing great time4change, what you are dealing with is totally normal and will pass. Just keep saying NOPE, you got this

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NOPE... no thanks....?

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I learned not to force sleep or I would lie there for hours making myself crazy! Sometimes, I would just wait it out and catch two 2 hour naps on the couch at night. I promise there is light on the other side...just keep telling yourself that you're doing good and that you are a non-smoker!! Keep the rewards flowing, remember to take regular breaks, snack to keep blood sugar normal. It doesn't feel like it now, but this really is the best thing you can do for yourself and the people that love you. We have your back T4C!!

NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

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Hi T4C- early days suck. I wish I could sugar coat it for you-say it isn’t so bad after a certain amount of time or tantrums. I can’t. It sucks. As sazerac says: embrace the suck. You have to. There are things to do to make it suck a little less. Games on this forum. Crossword puzzles. I went old school and resurrected Solitaire on my computer & devices. Mind numbing distraction. There are a bunch of reasons we all stay quit. Health. Money. Smell. Stigma. Time. A handful of us are motivated by remembering how much it sucked in the early days- and never ever wanting to go through it again (raises hand & waves ?)... Minutes turn into hours—> to days—> to weeks—> to months —> to years. KTQ yep to NOPE

hello time4change, You are in the gnarly part of your quit and you can do any/everything you want except smoke. Well, maim and murder is probably off the table too. But, cry, take screaming showers, go for a walk, go down to the railroad tracks and practice primal screaming as a train rolls by ( I found this very helpful). You quit smoking and are on a brand new adventure. REWARD yourself for every crave you beat, I am serious about this. It is time to start re-training your brain to understand what rewards are all about. The Significance of Rewards. Post a lot, watch the scary movies, do not listen to junkie thoughts. You have better things to do. You have a beautiful smoke free life to live. Keep us updated, if you will. It tracks your progress, helps newbies see how a successful quit is built and lets us know what posts from the archive we can pull up that might help you. You are doing GREAT ! You might watch the two short vids here in The Journey

This is what the early days are about, unfortunately but - it is doable and YOU WILL get through it just as we all have Your brain has been thrown for a complete loop because you quit your addiction and it's not functioning normally at the moment plus, your addiction is demanding to be fed and can't understand why that's not happening. Fact is though that YOU are now a Non-Smoker so feeding that old addiction is now off the table Yay YOU

@kathleen0515, I hope you don't bow out. You have so much to offer and it would be a shame to let something that happened so long ago be your reason why. Quittrain has been so nice to all of us that came over from qsmb. They have welcomed us with open arms and with no animosity over anything that happened in the past.

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Nope. Smoking is not an option.

From a newbie on day 1 of her quit being welcomed, from my first SOS post and receiving those messages of guarding my quit, to the regular banter of CoS and the ever important NOPE pledge, I'm absolutely glad I found this forum for the sheer level of support I get. Thank you for the post, and yes I love reading new quit stories, people sticking up for their quit because somewhere, something someone wrote clicked with them. So glad to be a part of the QT family.

Hi Jillar, lovely to see you too! Hi Recip and Sslip! Life is treating me well. I'm a non smoking Grandma and loving it so much. Hope you are all doing well too!

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Undertakers couldn't give a flying fig what you weigh ,when cigarettes have killed you.... Quitting is a journey....get to grips with your quit ....then when the time is right...worry about the few pounds ,if any you gained along the way... One day at a time...

I'm sorry Kathleen for changing the name, I had no way to contact you to ask your permission. This post meant a lot to me in my first year and so I wanted to share it here for members on their first year. And since qsmb is no more i felt it was appropriate to change the name. Again my apologies and I have edited it back to your original words. P.s. Welcome to quittrain

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Today I have bought lots and I mean lots of quit treats. I've got puzzle books, long lasting sweets like soft chewy caramels, crisps, books and finger food such as nice cheese, olives and dips. I am trying Jo's idea and have gone for Bergamot oil. Apparently it is supposed to relax you. I'm not sure if the quit tool box is just an imaginary item but I bought an actual box too ? Quit date is set for Thursday so will be back and will be bringing my "A Game."

Greetings NOPErs... yes I know, I am late. Yes I know it is Tuesday where I live.... but guess what its still Monday for all the Northies so I can still post.... and today, the 8th October is Octopus Day... or should I say sea spider day. So interesting facts about Octopuses (or is it Octopie?) ...they are survivours... they eve predate the dinosaurs with Octopus fossils being dated at older than 300,000 years. Plus they are smart.... they have about 500 million neurons located in their brains and arms which lets them bypass their instincts and not only learn lessons but solve problems. So they can range in size from the Australian blue ring octopus that full grown is smaller than the palm of your hand (oh and yes its Australian so it can kill you) to the Giant Pacific Octopus which can weigh more than 600 pounds. So how to celebrate?? ... me I opened a jar of baby octoupuses and had a yummy snack... yummo! NOPE .... not even if this thing came at me.

Imagine how surprised I was to see that my post from over 4 years ago lives on, even though the site that I credit my quit to sadly no longer does. Thanks jillar for reposting it, and although I do believe it was done with the best intentions, I must take exception to the editing done without my knowledge,. "My heroes" did not wake up every morning and log onto quittrain, they logged onto the QSMB (quit smoking message board), The fact that this site is no more does not diminish the importance it played for so many people over the course of so many years. QSMB is what somehow got me through endless nights when I thought I could not make it another minute without smoking. It connected me with with people from all over the world, It was the home of crazy online fights the likes of which I had never seen, and deep friendships formed that will never be forgotten. It was my lifeline for months. It is what has gotten me to this point in my life where I don't ever think of smoking much less wish I could, where I can hardly imagine the life I lived as a smoker for 45 years. Loss teaches us we must accept change and move forward. But I will never forget you QSMB. Thank you to all the wonderful people who made you what you were and what you always will be in my heart.

Thanks for dropping in. It great for newbies to hear from people who have been quit for awhile! There's a lot of us in between peeps too (not newbies but not really oldies yet) that are just cruisin' now doing the same thing - not getting complacent I have read a few stories about people who have figured after a year or two, they could have just 1 for old times sake and they have learned a very hard lesson 1st hand! The daily NOPE pledge applies to all of us for the rest of our lives. Whether you make it here or just to yourself each day, doesn't matter, as long as you never take another puff