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Hi everyone! I quit on the 20th June 2012, so I have just had my 7 year anniversary. I wanted to join this forum as I remember from the time I quit that there weren't that many people around who had quit a long time ago and I could have used their support and advice at the time. So I thought, through my own success in this, maybe I can help someone else. I had smoked for the best part of 17 years, a pack a day (at least), by the time I quit and I was only just short of 32 then. So, like a lot of people, I started as a teenager. I think I was addicted to it the day that I smoked for the first time, or very soon after, and it was a HUGE part of my life ever since. It actually ruled my life. When I went camping or to a rock festival with my friends I'd worry if I had enough cigarettes or if there was anywhere I could buy some more, when I was a poor student I would compromise on food at the end of the month so I could afford cigarettes, I have walked an insane amount of miles in the middle of the night to get my fix, I've left my dates alone in the restaurant table as I needed a fix in between courses etc. I've done the whole shebang as I'm sure most people have on this forum. I have also fooled myself a million times into thinking "I've got this - I can smoke socially" and all the other lies most smokers have told themselves at one point in time. I quit for a significant period of time twice before I actually quit. I was doing so well on those attempts but the problem, for me, was that I always left the back door open. "Once I've beaten the addiction I can smoke socially". "I can just smoke when I have a drink and then not any other time". Again, many smokers have been there. I, of course, failed. I hated myself for the fact that I couldn't hack it, I always messed it up, always blew my amazing quit. And eventually just resigned myself to be a proper smoker, again. But on the 20th June 2012 something flipped in my head. I was on the street in the middle of the day, took a cigarette out of the pack and realised it was the last one of the pack and I'd have to go buy some more. Then something just went in my head and I decided there and then I actually hate this, I am now done and I will never smoke again. Ever. Not even one puff. Regardless of what happens. I felt surreal, can anyone just quit like THAT?! And I felt extremely relieved - I had just made a major decision which meant I was free. Sure, I would crave it but I was never going to mess this up for the third time. This was without a doubt one of the best decisions I've ever made and it has improved my life in so many ways! Not sure if people on here will benefit from someone who quit so long ago but in case they do, I would love to be able to help.

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Welcome aboard greenlight. You have a fantastic quit going at 7 years. I am sure there is much you can add to the forums as you already have. We must always remain vigilant to our quit, it can be so easy to lose. Anyway glad that you are here and look forward to your posts.

Welcome to QuitTrain, greenlight! Congratulations on 7 years smoke free. That is awesome. I can relate to a lot of your experiences that you described and I think your support and desire to help others quit will be very welcome here. Make yourself at home here. Helping people quit smoking is a great thing.

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Welcome Greenlight to our merry band and congratulations on your quit ! Your experience is invaluable. The more voices we have only serve to amplify our collective strengths. Please settle in, have a look around and post often. S

Without people like you, that reach out and support others, I would not be quit. I tried everything from hypnosis to cessation clinics, patches and gum - nothing was successful until I found this forum and received the support of other quitters. They sure carried me across the thresh hold to freedom. Congratulations on you seven years of freedom. I am excited that you will be sharing your wisdom.

Welcome aboard Greenlight. Seasoned veterans are a real asset here at the Quit Train. There is a symbiotic relationship between the newbies and the veterans. Grab a seat and stay a while.

Thanks Martian5 for the lovely welcome! You're at over a year too, that's so amazing!! I think there definitely are things about smoking/quitting that only a fellow (ex) smoker can understand.

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I am truly truly honoured to be a part of this forum, my 1 year of quit has been an amazing life experience for me, and this forum with all my lovely friends has been one of the most integral part of it. Each one of you has been a great source of inspiration and support on the board and through messages. A year ago I reached office and decided I won't ever buy or smoke a cigarette again because I was done giving myself excuses and telling myself 3-5 smokes a day isn't really smoking (duh!). I got on the web and started looking for a forum as I knew being in the company of people who've fought this battle and won will be a great help and boy was I right. Made connections with some amazing amazing human beings here, who reinforce my belief in myself each time I speak to them. I am indebted to the support and camaraderie I've received from all my friends on here. Thank you thank you thank you. I intend to celebrate by hitting a karaoke bar near me, since I can sing a couple of lines now without having to wait to catch my breath, though others may not wait to catch theirs while they are running out :p

Yes yes yes, yeahhhhh yahoo!!!! Ten months in the pocket What did I lose? 1. a great deal of anxiety. And when its there, I handle it better. 2. a lot less dissociation. Both 1. and 2. are major to me. 3. 6 out of 8 coffee's a day 4. a certain nervousness, agitation that used to push me through the day. What did I gain? 1. confidence 2. a better sense of being IN my body, IN the moment. 3. obviously better health 4. a strong NOPEmuscle. When every other option fails (working through thoughts, reading stuff about addiction, watching vids, punching pillow, endless walks on the beach etc) Nope ALWAYS does the trick. I actually thought, maybe I should apply it in daily life's situations way more often. Just, nope. And no explanation needed. 5. And so much more... I still learn how to set better boundaries. I am still tired a lot, I am not sure if thats because I used to ignore that and now I can't anymore, or that it is something new. I find that each phase in this proces has its own theme's and challenges.. but all through that, there's the experience of getting better at quitting and growing and becoming healthier, keep focussing on that bigger picture. Its been navigating between, what needs attention NOW and, trusting in where I am headed. Thanks all for your support and wonderful contributions on here. Its amazing how many of you are dedicated to helping others by providing much needed information and cheering!

No help but the forum and cold turkey. Who is best to help an addict? Other addicts. They made me realize I was stronger than my crave. To me it felt like they were able to read between the lines and tap into who I really was. I had smoked for so many years, I had given up on myself. They helped me believe in myself. I am so grateful for their help and want to help others. So glad you have joined the group.

Thank you and thanks for the lovely welcome! Quitting is a great decision at any age, there are only benefits to be gained from it, regardless of how old you are or where you are in your life. I can see you've also quit a long time ago, and have posted a lot on here to help others, that's just lovely

Oh wow, I'm so glad to hear you found the help you needed on this forum! That's amazing and glad you've also stuck around to help others since you quit! It's been a long time now, well done!! Interested to hear how you actually managed it after everything you tried, did you need something else apart from the forum? Seriously impressed given you'd tried everything!

I knew there were only six episodes of Police Squad that aired, but had no idea about the idiotic reason the show was cancelled. ABC pulled the plug on the show as it was basically deemed too funny. A network executive stated that there were so many jokes per episode that some viewers were going to miss many of them. Much of the material written for future episodes became part of The Naked Gun series of movies. The "Fact Fiend" Karl Smallwood did a video about it...

Its been a tough series for the Cubs against the Mets but I really like what I saw from recently promoted rookie Adbert Alzolay. He's the #4 prospect in the Cubs' minor league system and arguably the best pitching prospect. It was expected that he'd make the Cubs roster last year but injuries kept that from happening. A nice big league debut...it ended with a solo home run but Alzolay is a very promising prospect for a Cubs team that definitely needs pitching.

Thanks for the warm welcome, johnny5! I can see you've quit a long time ago as well and have thousands of posts - guessing from that alone you've helped many people on here

Happy to see Albert pop one in the old home town of St Louis. Great fans. Perhaps this and the year the Blues had will light a fire for the Cardinals. Nah, doubt it.

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Quittrain !!!!

Heard this song on the radio this morning and its been in my head all day.

Congrats Tammy, 1 year is a huge accomplishment.

https://www.nj.com/union/2019/06/ex-mlb-star-lenny-dykstra-spent-9-hours-dumpster-diving-outside-a-jersey-mikes-heres-why.html?utm_campaign=njcom_sf&utm_content=nj Ex-MLB star Lenny Dykstra spent 9 hours dumpster diving outside a Jersey Mike’s. Here’s why.

https://youtu.be/5sEZ8H8343c

This one goes out to @Boo....not sure you will even log on today.....