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No Nicotine in any form today. KTQ! Gene

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Hi everyone, Hope everyones kept well! Back with you all.. Again so ... NOPE

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Gday NOPE for the leap year

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min Hour Day as required!)

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I think one of these must be right.

It's the Cézanne in her.

Funny you, I think ALL of them may be right. It's a part of one of my paintings and I spent an inordinate time in the navel. Gazing, as one does.

Hi everyone! The countdown is on to my quit day which is tomorrow. I have spent a lot of time preparing for my quit. I have stocked up the fridge with fruits, vegetables, and juice to help me through the first couple days. I am ready to put myself first now and dedicated to making this my final quit. I am no longer going to say I am going to try and quit. I am going to do it, I know it can be rough for awhile but it would be harder to deal with a self inflicted disease. I am not going to allow myself to make excuses and I will not cave into junkie thinking. This is it. My time is now. I am going to type on this thread for accountability and to track my progress throughout this process. I have been reading a lot of the threads on this board and look forward to getting to know you all. It is nice to be able to talk with people that have been in same situation. I like how Joel says...everyone has to start at day one, take your quit day by day.

Welcome to QuitTrain, @Butterfly It sounds like you have the right attitude. Reading up on nicotine addiction here is a great idea and looking for support from others who have gone through what you are going through is great as well. Knowledge about the addiction and support can really help you quit smoking for good...and while it may seem daunting right now, quitting smoking is an incredibly awesome change you can make to your life. Joel's videos are great. I would also recommend seeking out Allen Carr's book "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" That was very influential to me. It is a great read and it helped me to understand that I was gaining nothing positive by smoking....everything from smoking is negative and quitting smoking is making a huge positive change in your life. Yes, don't "try" to quit. Just quit. There are a lot of people here who can attest that quitting smoking is very doable and is a great thing to do. Reach out for support here if you are struggling and keep reading up on how to beat nicotine addiction. I hope you feel welcome here. There is a lot of support and knowledge you can gain here to help you stay quit for good. It is great to have you here.

Hi @Sazerac, Unfortunately, I did not have the luxury of zoning out and staying home today. I got througt the day by focusing on work (had to work today). But had my moments when I just could not focus. But here I am. Day 2 - Nicotine Free. Thanks for your support. Gene

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This week I'm starting to see more results. I haven't stepped on the scale, but the mirror and my clothes are showing progress. I'm focusing more on better eating this week. I misguidedly thought that just quitting alcohol would automatically shed the pounds. My family is supporting me in my dry month by not eating sweets (i do not have a sweet tooth and my wife doesn't drink much at all). Already my wife has lost 10 lbs and the kids have lost a few pounds as well. With focusing on not drinking, I honestly haven't even thought about smoking- so there is another benefit.

Lots of us took a few failed quits to finally say enough was enough and buckle down and get it done. Stay close, read, ask for our support as needed and you too will succeed

The anticipation causes more stress and doubt than the do-ing, B. You will be fine. Sure, there may be some grimy moments but, nothing you cannot handle. You are smarter than this addiction. For sure. I look forward to seeing your NOPE in the morning.

Welcome to the site, @Butterfly ! It sounds like you have done some preparation for your quit. Good on you ! Education about nicotine addiction is essential in building a sturdy, successful quit. I am glad you have been availing yourself to Joel Spitzer's Quitting Library. He helped me, especially in the early days of my quit, and I continue to use his resources, I have learned so much from him. I notice you are planning to quit on February 29. This is a leap year, you know, lol. There won't be another February 29th for four years. Maybe you should quit NOW. Tonight ! on February 28th so we can celebrate your first year Nicotine Free on February 28, 2021. I look forward to getting to know you and watching you build your quit. You have found a great place for knowledge and support.

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Hi Warrior welcome!!! If you have any cigs left. I would get rid of them!!! Get serious about what you want to do and move forward!!!!! No smoking

Way to go Gene. That is the quitting attitude! It is hard to stand back and look at things logically when you have that nicotine playing with your brain.

Congrats, Gene. I kind of did the same as you; quit the cigs, put on a patch, logged on here and read a bunch, then ultimately decided to stop the patch within a few days. You've got this! They say a lot of good things in AA. One that comes to mind is "willing to go any length".

Now ya Talkin Gene .... Well done for taking the leap to Freedom ...who wants to be a slave all thier lives ... Spend time and watching......

Oh Warrior, just bite the bullet and stop. You will be uncomfortable for a few days as the nicotine gets out of your system, and then it is just a matter of redirecting those craves. You will regret every day of the rest of your smoking life! You have to make up your mind to just stop. As you travel your quit journey, picture your body starting to heal. Concentrate on breathing that clean fresh air. Look forward to living a much longer happier life. As I quit, I tried to look at other smokers with pity. Watch how they are continually chained to their cigarettes, standing in the cold just to get their fix. Tell yourself that you will longer be like them. You can do this. Stay close to the forum and shout out when you need support. Read the other member's blogs. Stay busy. I smoked for 42 years and have been quit for 1 year and 1/2. I did not think I had the strength to do it but the members here showed me the way. Looking back, it was not that difficult. It is the addiction making you think that!

This may be a helpful thread for you 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To Stop Using Nicotine and also, be sure to add your techniques to Your First Days, Nicotine Free

I think February 29th is the perfect day to quit! How cool is that?!? I already have Joel's day one page in my tabs for tomorrow!! I am going to do my best to maintain a positive attitude. Thank you for the support!

This is spectacular news, Gene. I was so cheered to see your NOPE this morning. Here is The Great Smoke Free Mental Fog to commiserate with you and give you hope. It doesn't last too long. I think it was actually worse from inside my head than showing in my work. Here are some resources for you The Importance of the First Three Days of Your Quit Being Locked Up To Quit Smoking Resources Related To Facing or Avoiding Triggers

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That Edison, remarkable!!

Ack! Secret subject!

When you're young, smoking looks manly and cool; when you're old, it looks like death. My father is 73 and has been smoking sine he was 13. He had throat cancer over 20 years ago, but continues to smoke He can't get around very well, coughs constantly, and is always in a foul mood. On the other hand, my father-in-law is the same age but only smokes the occasional cigar. He plays golf 2-3 times a week, is active with maintaining the five plus acres of land he owns, and is consistently upbeat. Right now, who is manlier?

The other thing is that I feel more confident and masculine when I light up There is nothing about stinky breath ,stinky fingers ,stinky clothes ......weezing..... coughing..... That's screams masculinity...... Once you have made the decision to never Put anything in your mouth and set fire to it ..No matter what ... It becomes easier .... Come and take our daily pledge ...it's a great way to start your day ..with a promise to yourself for the next 24 hrs you won't take one puff....you'll be surprised how quick the days pass... When you crave ..go for a walk ..chew some regular gum ..suck sweets ....come here and refresh .. We have games to keep you busy ..and idle away some time ... You can do it ...believe in yourself...

Hi all, I hear your feeback. I will not enter into a debate with anyone about the merits of different methods and approaches to dealing with addiction. The goal for me is to stop using nicotine. The school of hard knocks approach to offering advice also does not work well for me. There is an AA phrase that I think applies well in life. I will take what I need, and leave the rest. However, I appreciate the fact that people offer advice and support because they mean well and want to help others quit. I am happy to report that I am off everything today. Decided to just go cold turkey and take off the patch. So, today, Day 1 - Nicotine Free!! Cheers Gene

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@Genecanuck, As you can see, we are really passionate about dealing with nicotine addiction. I hope you take advantage of all the resources here and educate yourself about nicotine. This will help you understand yourself and what you may experience when putting your addiction to sleep. We are all here to cheer you on.