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Nope. tomorrow will be my 4 week cigarette free anniversary.

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So I took a lunch break, went for a walk by the river, and popped in to see a friend. Hope you like a picture.

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Well, now you know alcohol and birthdays are triggers; please stay away from both!! I'm glad you realized that a birthday isn't any excuse to forget about quitting. This time we commit to the quit! we embrace the quit! we love the quit! This quit is the one that will save your life.

Made myself a great fish dinner with wine as a reward. Good stuff! The kid and wife hate fish so it was a solo meal.

Just a quick note to say, still here, still quit... good days, bad days but no smoking. I get here to read quick and get inspiration not much time to comment though... sorry

So here I am, entering day three. Doing ok, only problem is insomnia, which I know is common. Hadn't been sleeping great as it was, so add quitting smoking to the equation and it's a nightmare. Think I had about three hours last night, and four the night before. It's really getting me down. I'm not drinking more caffeine than usual (i drink decaf anyway) nor am I eating loads of sugar. I know it will pass eventually but with everything else going on I need my sleep. Am even debating going to see my doctor . Anyway, just wanted to have a good moan and feel sorry for myself. xxx

I am having a moment where I feel I have some sort of "control" over my cigarette addiction. Not a lot, but some.

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If everyone who lost a new quit was scared to log back in it would be a pretty lonely place. Never ever be scared to show your vulnerabilities. But also please let us help you past them so that you can succeed

I was really scared logging in but I'm so glad I did. Thanks everyone.

These few days are going to be hard for you, friend. You've spoken of this woman before and I know she has been a good friend, a balm for you. The world will be a sadder place without her. Plus, you are picking up your parents at the casino for the ride home ? Oh, brother. Oh dear. I will be thinking of you and sending all goodness and kindness. Stay close to the board, Linda. Your troops are here.

Glad you're back Lilly after all you did promise to show us all those awesome charms you are going to get with each month quit...….

I have blown quite a few quits when drinking/drunk. I avoided drinking for 1 year(the trigger) . Have a plan next time you drink and like most of us know your limit with alcohol(the hard part)...

If you have learned a lesson because of what happened to you on the weekend and can put that to use in your new quit then that's a good thing. You shouldn't worry about what others might think but be only concerned for your own well being and that would include a successful quit! That one should be at the top of your list for a better life. You did all the planning before so, let's get you off those smokes for good. Stay close to this place for the first while anyway. Support and education about smoking is important in the early days. Welcome back Lilly

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But, really @Rozuki is wishing the pool boy did bathtubs during the winter? Nah, his head is obviously too big!!?

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Can't you just leave them there, indefinitely? I am so sorry for this sudden change in your friends health. I know how special she is to you. 103 is an amazing life. She has seen so much and been a part of so much history. To be 103 and still at home speaks of her character and her support network. I am glad you have spoken with her and hope that you get to visit with her again before her time comes. Her friendship and love is something you will have always, long after she has gone her light will shine on always in your heart. Stay close, we are here, and all my love for the car trip home with the parental units.... still think you should just leave them at the casino.... I will keep you and your friend in my prayers.

I promised Jillar I'd see her on the lido deck around 4mons into my quit and I made good on it!! You can too!!

Oh Linda my heart goes out to you. I am positive you bring as much love to her life as she does to yours. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers x

I did call her. She is very depressed and did not want to talk but I did tell her I love her. I am not sure if she knows this is her time. Her niece has kept me informed. We have to retrieve my mom and dad from the casino. We are going to tell them we have to go home a day early.

Glad your back Lilly. It shows your determination. Everyday is a new day, so let this be your new beginning. You can do this.

I was just thinking about you today, Lilly and I'm glad you are back ! You quit smoking tonight and this is great news ! I stayed away from alcohol for a few weeks, when I drank again no craves ever popped up. They popped up other places having to do with ritual and habit but, drinking didn't summon smokes for me. I absolutely LOVE what @c9jane29 said, This time we commit to the quit! we embrace the quit! we love the quit! This quit is the one that will save your life.

And I promise you will see all 12 charms Jillar ?

Agree with everything Jane especially this - This time we commit to the quit! we embrace the quit! we love the quit! This quit is the one that will save your life.

I don't keep any cigarettes Pottanramu. That would be a disaster waiting to happen. I'm staying well away from alcohol Whispers.

That's a good thing Remember that feeling because it will become your new normal the longer you stay quit! Don't be disappointed if it fades suddenly. That's just part of the process of getting back to normal. Your addiction will try and make you feel insecure still in the hopes you will light one up again. You won't though because you're smoke-free now That feeling of control, will revisit you more often now as you continue to NOPE!

On Sunday, walked the High Line Park in NYC (1.45 miles), then walked down to Chelsea Market and then walked over to Chelsea Pier. Walked down to the cruise piers and took a 2 hour sunset jazz cruise around lower Manhattan! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Market https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Piers https://www.sail-nyc.com/browse-by-boat/yacht-manhattan/ My total mileage walked was 7+ miles....felt good to get out there again! Was even able to walk the next day...lol!

I found your tangerine thingy. It was wedged between my teeth like dental floss, this morning. Did the celebrant ever show up ?

Thanks Doreen I may also force myself to go for a very short walk by the river. Hell, I may even do some yoga this evening before bed. ?

Thanks all !! nice comments and supportive . how is my first day experience: its little tough though mind is saying don't smoke ......:) just cheat brain @pottanramu : i even tried champix some years before and patch etc.. but didn't work out .

Hi GM, welcome and thanks for introducing yourself. It would be great to read your progres here! My tip: find something new to do, to learn. It helps to get your mind off smoking and will benefit you in rewiring your addict brain. Take extra good care of yourself these coming days

GM, welcome aboard! You have found a wonderful place to start your quit....and you have been given great advice by all of those above!! Educate yourself about the addiction by reading everything you can here and then reading it again! Watch the videos! Participate! Take things one day at a time...and remember to NOPE every day!! See you around!

Confession: Years ago this super hot guy with the nicest tan told me he used soda like Coke or Dr. Pepper instead of tanning lotion to get such an even tan. So a friend and I went to the lake to lay out and I proceeded to rub Dr. Pepper all over to get an even and deep tan. It took about 5 minutes for all the bees to find me lol!

I mean, it's a saying and all so it must be true. Anywho, I have been smoke free for 8 days now. No excuses, just failed. Missed you all though. Ok. So here's to my final quit.... I hope...

Geez, I forgot you have to pick up your folks. Call your loser brother and tell him you have an emergency and he will have to go to pick up your parents

Everyday a little progress! Education and mindset were a big part of gaining control for me. The more educated I became about my addiction, the more I understood the head games of addiction and could confront junkie thoughts head on instead of cowering. It's a good feeling, take pride, stand on your front porch and scream to the world "I QUIT SMOKING!" because that's how good you should feel!!

Confession.... I have tan lines on my feet from my thongs. Confession.... I am still working on my plan to take over the world... well not me but Australia... its pretty awesome. Confession.... I'm a little but concerned with my state of mind. (Edit: In reference to the previous confession)

Cheat brain is the worst!! I'm glad you stuck with it! Even one day is more than most still smokers...it will get easier and the constant thoughts do stop; I promise. Just keep redirecting your thoughts to NOPE. Take care of yourself and make time for breaks so you do not get overwhelmed.

Need to get back to it ..now I'm feeling much better..

Congratulations on moving to day 3 Pumpkin. Two valuable days in the bag already. The insomnia of the very early stages of quitting is a pain if you experience it. In common with others though around the 2 week mark I started to get the best sleeps I'd had in years. I was going to suggest cutting down on caffeine as the received wisdom is that you need to half consumption early in a quit, but starting from zero you really have nowhere else to go on that front. Don't be afraid to ask the doctor for help, I'm certain it won't be the first time they have been asked for assistance in this. You are doing great, celebrate and keep it going.

Champix didn't work for me either .... so don't ever think that means you can't quit... you can GM. Make sure you drink lots of water and also keep your blood sugar levels up... it really helps... you can drink fruit juice because that will keep your fluids up and your sugar levels.