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NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

Wow, I am on vacation in Frankfurt and compared to the Netherlands it's smoke country. They sell it everywhere and have ads everywhere you look. It's insane really. There are two cig machines in the hotel lobby.. and yeah it's even harder to stay persistant and to not let go of the rope. Really happy I have such an understanding and trustworthy partner. He is my rock.. and he doesn't mind me talking through the cravings alot more now than it was at home. Talking about unsafe zones.. Germany is one... But! I keep on hanging in there! I will!!!! Nope!!!

G’day Not One Puff Ever...... NOPE

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Renewed my effort to quit following more thoughtful watching of Allen Carr's video and mindfulness moments while I smoked. It is day five. Days one and two dragged, with many strong cravings. Days three through five passed by without too much trouble from cravings until late afternoon and this evening. I resorted to using a 14 mg patch -- I want to see how much of this is psychological for me and how much is physical craving. I'd say it is psychological, far and above physical. Today cravings were intense and I breathed and just sat mindfully through them. Perhaps four times I told myself that I was going to cave, so just go to the store and get it over with. I reminded myself of how nasty the cigarette would taste after nearly a week of not having one to blunt my taste buds. I reminded myself of the tangible harm I notice that is done -- irreparable, I think, though I am hoping for a little bit of healing. Day five is closing, I am going to sleep. I think tomorrow will be better than today because I have the practice of having worked through some strong urges to go and buy cigarettes. It's pouring rain right now (typical Seattle weather), and I like falling asleep to the sound of rain. Not ready to join the NOPE pledge yet. I want more time, more days, of being quit first. I have a lot of failures in my past and don't want to let myself down again. I feel hopeful, but I have been hopeful before. For now, I am just grateful to have succeeded for five days.

G’day Not One Puff Ever...... NOPE

I am here -- just been very tied up for a bit but all is good and still smoke free. Thank you all for your concern -- I truly appreciate it!!!!!

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I agree with jillar. That boyfriend is definitely a keeper. Concentrate on romancing him instead of smoking. You are doing so great Vivianne. Stay strong. Your cravings will pass!

Getting past this will be a HUGE victory for you Vivianne, I know you got this. We're here if you need us and give that boyfriend of yours a big hug from all of us, he's a keeper!

Absolutely, Positively NOPE !!!!!!!

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NOPE!!!!!!! @Doreensfree is NOT an ashtray...

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You got this. We are all here rooting for you. And you'll be so proud of yourself when you make it through this smoke free. Look at all those smokers around you with pity. They are still chained to their addiction. You are free!

You quit smoking, @Vivianne ! The world is full of smokers and smokes. Neither of which has any power over you anymore. You quit smoking. YOU have all the power. Go have some fun !

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And ------ I am back to doing my daily NOPE!!!!!

And the hits keep coming ...good work chicks !!!!

NOPE - never again.

NOPE. Not today!

Thank you, I'll keep moving forward, each day a success, one day at a time.

This part shook me to my core just now... Thank you Saz!!!

Five is awesome. NOPE

Yea, this addiction sucks. But each day we stay smoke free gets us one step closer to a time when quitting won't be so hard. You're fresh in your quit again opah but with time it will get easier...

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Nice to hear from you ...hope you are soon back on track.... But in the mean time the chicks hands are sore with all the slapping...

If we can except technology to stop smoking chimneys , I ask why is it so hard to stop being a smoke bellowing chimney, polluting our air and lungs, ruining our health and life’s of all around us ? Because it's a addiction ..it's the nature of the beast ....so much crap is put into a cigerette to make sure you stay hooked ...these big companies...work so hard ...keeping you addicted till you die ....

Glad you ok .S !!!! Very happy you kept your fabulous quit ...smoking wouldn't have changed anything ...only made it worse ..

Congratulations on completing day 5 Kate, I'm so glad you're back There's no shame in using the patch to get you through those tough days so do what works for you. In just two more days you will be past hell week, the hardest week of all. Well done

Hey. I am a Dutch guy 31. I signed up to quittrain a while ago with the intension of quitting on day. That day has come. After many failed half assed tries this is going to be it.

Yay Martian, it's good to see you. You had us all worried so thanks for checking in

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Thanks for the warm welcome. And the tips. I will look at it tomorrow when the going gets tough.

Isn't the bar already providing drunks for cops?

-20.....easy peasy...I'm off to give out slaps !!!

You are doing great, Kate. Never take another puff and you will be fine.

Each moment, each day is a success, Opah ! Your body is healing rapidly and your brain receptors are being reclaimed with every crave/trigger you conquer. Understanding addiction rally does help you in this process, it explains a lot, like why we feel or act the way we do. Take some more time and add to your knowledge base. You may find these threads helpful How Nicotine Works and Your Brain Beating A Crave You quit smoking. Awesome.

24 barflies needed a place to go

Hid every dildo

Good to see you @G67!!! We were worried. Sorry about your family issues and glad to hear you're keeping that awesome quit

I am doing well and still smoke free. I've dealing with family stuff. It's like having a second job. Thanks for caring

@Martian5.....you good?

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Absolutely NOPE !!!!