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G’day NOPE .... not one puff ever

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Day 21 things seem a little clearer. And no to those coffin nails again

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Positively, NOPE !!!!!!!

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NOPE - never again.

Congrats on 3 weeks Richard. For me personally, once I got to three weeks I felt I had crossed a threshold. That was the point where I knew I had invested a lot of effort and did not want to throw it all away. The thought of having to start over and go through those 3 weeks all over again just wasn't an option. There were still some struggles after 3 weeks, but I knew there was no going back. I'm so glad I drew that line in the sand......hope it's the same for you.

Congratulations on your quit. I have taken baths every night for the last 50 plus years. Not sure why you think having a daily bath is a problem? Is there something I don't know lol. I bought really expensive bath products and body lotions like Estée Lauder, gucci etc when I quit. I smelt so good that I wouldn't have wanted to cover that smell with smoke. I also bought strong washing liquid and softener for my clothes. Smelling nice was a big part of why I never lit up.

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You're doing awesome Richard

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8 is Great IGT! Congrats on being two thirds of the way to the Lido Deck. Be sure to celebrate this milestone and drop by to let us know how you're doing. Haven't seen you in awhile

I read about that, @Linda Thomas! There is no way I am letting someone from Walmart or Amazon...or anywhere else...enter my home with my order!!!! I have dogs....and a crazy Cockatoo!!

@Doreensfree I too want to send you love and good thoughts X x x

Exercise and deep breathing got me through those moments when I felt irritable or let myself get all wound-up during the early days of the quit. I don't even remember the last time I wanted a cigarette but still use the deep breathing exercises I learned when I quit daily. Taking a little pause for the cause and breathing intentionally is just a good way to get yourself centered again. I don't want to make light of the flatulence situation, but I'm not really sure how much worse my farts were when I quit. Our sense of smell is improving at the same time our digestive system is adjusting. Not sure if the farts are worse or if they're just magnified by our improved ability to smell things.

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Congratulations Kate on putting that first and hardest month behind you. Celebrate your arrival at this huge milestone because it's not easy to get there. Continue to take it a day at a time and build that quit into your forever quit

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I have discovered a great service since my car got totaled in February and it took me a month to pick a new one. Grocery delivery! Our cupboards have never been happier and hubby is even loving it They even deliver beer

Michelle. I hope you're still here. I'm assuming you figured out how to make your ticker but now you need to know how to get to your signature so you can paste it there. If so, copy your ticker......then: Click on the drop down arrow next to your name in the upper right hand corner, then click on ACCOUNT SETTINGS (see below) The SETTINGS window will appear. Click on SIGNATURE (see below) Finally, paste your ticker in SIGNATURE box (see below) and click SAVE.

Thank you! 1 year is just around the corner..

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i agree hopefully it will last thank you

thank you i will be here daily just to be reminded how many people care and know what i and others are going through. Feeling a bit less dizzy today which comes and goes

thank you thanks will do cant wait.

thank you i will be here daily just to be reminded how many people care and know what i and others are going through. Feeling a bit less dizzy today which comes and goes

This made me laugh so much because it is just typical smoker thinking. Having a heart attack and switching to organic food was my favourite lol. You are so right in that the real test is when you feel better. I didn't smoke for a week once bed ridden with a cold. When I recovered it was only a matter of time (I'm talking 2 hours max) before I forgot how I'd been feeling and was back to smoking. My advice is to reach out here when you feel at your weakest. That is when you find out how powerful this place is.

Nice to meet you Richard and good luck on your quit journey x

Absolutely what happened to me Michelle. One fine morning, I came to work (where I would primarily smoke) and decided today is the day I stop buying and smoking them. Just like that. Of course there were challenges, but yeah it was just like a switch had flipped in my brain. Good job on taking that call. Looking forward to celebrating your milestones with you.

Welcome aboard the QT, George! So sorry to read that your wife has passed due to lung cancer.....I have a friend just recently diagnosed with it...and it is something those of us with long smoking histories will have to be vigilant about by getting the low-dose lung scan every year. Read everything you can here and check out the Joel videos...and participate in the forums...you will find support for yourself here and help support others on this journey!

Just watched my last grand baby graduate. He grew up so fast. A very special grandson.

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Well I don't know about Linda but I think it sounds very relaxing so go for it

Richard, you are dealing with so much right now, so please give it some time. You will feel better the further you get away from smoking. We all used smoking when we were nervous because we felt it would calm us. It was more of a mental thing and never really did do the job. As far as the anxiety, I have dealt with that my entire life. I have panic disorder and panic attacks. I have never taken xanax but take a half of a clonzapam (1/2 mg in the morning and 1/2 mg at night). I have done this for years and it controls the panic. I would not take yourself off these meds because most of them you should be weaned off. As far as the opioid scare, as long as you take the medication as recommended there is nothing to worry about. I believe you are past the hell week and should have the nicotine out of your system. Remember quitting is also a mental thing. Your mind is trying to trick you into feeling you need those cigarettes. You need to learn a way to redirect your thinking. Don't let those thoughts overtake your quit. Just keep the thought of your improved life and health for most in your thinking. You are going to come out of this journey so much better. Keep posting and reaching out. We will be there for you. Hang in there.

Hi Richard. I remember early in my quit I was so caught up in my quit I was forgetting to take my anxiety meds. And when I realised I was like oh maybe I can manage ok without them! But within a few days my anxiety was through the roof! So went back on them. And felt much better for it. I normally remind people to remember to take any medication they normally take! As a quit is all consuming and it can be easy to forget. Is there is reason you are cutting back on your meds on purpose? If you are feeling crappy I'd maybe not cut back. Or maybe talk to your doctor about it. But I appreciate you know you best and what's best for you. How are you feeling today? Hope it's a better one for you

C Cheers BKP - If you want something enough then you'll do it, so I've always believed it's just my body/mind seems to work against me sometimes, it's just gone 6am here and feeling more positive again, I think my mind gives me a downer from time to time, maybe it's the addictive part trying to make me smoke again, I don't know, in the past I've had a miserable moment and used it as an excuse, it's not working this time so I'm sticking 2 fingers up to the little devil inside if you see what I mean? He sneaks up on me though when I least expect it. Got up to take the dog for a good walk but it's bucketing down today so he'll have to wait, still bloated, still flatulating [is that a word] but at least I've been able to moan about it somewhere, it's appreciated. For a treat I'm off out today for a bit of retail therapy - time to buy some new clothes - thanks again

Thanks everybody for the congrats and kind words. And thank you @johnny5 for doing the post AND the Coors Light gift basket, yummy!