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Congratulations on 2 months smoke free @Genecanuck and thanks for all the support that you give to others. Keep up the great work!

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

Hey all! I am now 17 days quit using Varenicline (the generic Chantix/Champix). This is my 3rd time using this drug and quitting. I am age 45 and began smoking at 16. I switched to vaping in 2016, then quit in 2019 for almost 3 years. I relapsed twice, and am back on the Train now. I'm glad I came across this site. Reading about quitting helps me stay quit. Thank you for being here!

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Congratulations @Genecanuck, your such an active member here and it's really appreciated. Especially all the support you give other members so thank you for that. I hope you had a wonderful day and spoiled yourself ☺

Way to go, Buddy! You’re building a really solid quit, Gene - one that can last a lifetime. So glad you found us. Congratulations, and keep on rolling!

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.) they call them flame trees…..

Not yet, Paul! Too embarassed for messing up, I think. After all the effort many people put in that thread… mmm. You are right though. Thanks for reminding me. Tons of good advice and spirit in there!

Congratulations Gene!! Two months is amazing!! You really are doing so great! I am so glad you found our train, and we are really happy to have you aboard. You are doing wonderful in your quit and also helping others! All the best to you, my friend and here is to month 3. 😁👍

Huge Congratulations Gene … Your Doing great… Already you are a massive part of our family joining in with the fun and support We are proud of you 👍🐸

Hi @MLMR We all know how much it sucks when those horrible cravings sneak up on us! I have had many days like that early in my quit. It's great that you came on here because we can help you. You need to distract yourself with anything other than smoking. Read a book, go for a walk, drink a big glass of water, go for a car ride, anything that will get your mind away from the cigs! One day at a time, one hour at a time or even one minute at a time! You can do this, you really can!! The urges don't last forever, I can promise you that, and the longer you stay quit the less frequent they become! Hang in there and come on here and vent to us whenever you want. That's what this board is all about!!! 🙂

Yes @jillar ... I hear you. Many thanks:)

Welcome @Summer When you get a moment, please introduce yourself. You will find lots of support here to help you along the way!

Thank you everyone for your kind words of support. But today, I am not feeling very confident in my quit. Just been here so many times. This time though. I am doing this COLD TURKEY and totally off the patch. Taking it one day at a time. Not one puff or nicotine patch ever!!

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@notsmokinjo, first off you should never feel like a failure because you're an awesome mom. You've always put birdie first and done some pretty cool things for her like the makeup jobs she asks of you. Teens have drama and everything is always the end of the world in their eyes. However the fact that her best friend is missing has got to be stressful, again no failure on your part. I'm sending prayers your way that he'll be found safe and sound so birdie can bless him out for scaring everybody so much. Congratulations on your soon to be born nephew 🤗😊

Aww sorry I’m late to help you through this tough time , life got in the way . Great to hear you got past this and are back on track … Good work Quittrain another quit saved 👍🐸

Great job fighting through this @MLMR

Hey @MLMR.... ask yourself emotionally, what do you need right now? Find a way seek some comfort and attend to what is bothering you... or find something that can make you feel a bit better in the moment... we know that smoking never really made anything feel better!!! Smoking only ever made us want to smoke more.. You are doing awesome @MLMR One Day at a Time!!

I made it through the day. Thanks for your great advice and wisdom. I’m still a bit battered - but thats ok. Thanks again, glad I asked. I’ll be happy when this day is over 🙏

You will do it @Genecanuck. Hang in there as each month will get easier and easier. Just keep coming on the train as much as you can. 🙂

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@DenaliBlues... thank you for reminding us that withdrawl exagerates and distorts any suffering we are experiencing.... @MLMR.. this is good advice. Please let us know how you are doing and hang close to Quittrain. Hope you feel better soon.

Hi @MLMR. I am so sorry that you are struggling. We get it. It sucks. Keep in mind that withdrawal exaggerates a lot of things… it distorts your experience of misery… makes it seem like everything is awful and you will never be whole or content without smoking. That’s the addiction having a tantrum. It’s not an accurate view of the world or your destiny. It’s FEAR - false evidence appearing real. Please do not give in to the despair. You do not need smoking to complete you. In fact, smoking will make the wretched feelings worse. The agony of withdrawal passes if you can endure it for long enough. It does not last forever, I promise. Good things await you on the other side if you can make it through the first wacko phase of quitting. Keep writing out your feelings here. Interacting on this forum can keep you grounded and enforce the assurance that you aren’t alone. Get mad, shout, cuss, cry, whatever… just keep smoking off the table!

Step by step is how we all quit. We can't walk for you but we can walk this path with you. What can we help you with? Have you read your excellent intro thread lately?

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A belated congratulations on the 5 year quit!

Congratulations Chris! Thank you for all that you do to help us all in so many different ways.

Great job CB. Glad your still on the train helping the new passengers on their journeys.

You write wherever you want to my life. I found it totally helped me in the early days AND you'll have something to look back on when you get farther along. Hang in there, it will get better. I promise

Well, the monster has been unleashed. ? Is it ok to continue writing here or should I start a diary or a blog? Ughhhh this ... this bloody thing comes in waves: panic, sadness, edgyness, the idea of missing out, tired and restless at the same time. Gauloises, you looked so sexy and grown-up when I first met you, long loooong time ago. But now I see, you made me an ordinary addict. Bleghhh

Also, I suffer from anxiety and I must say it has been so much better with me not smoking benefits of being smoke free!!! Oh and I can breathe better!

Welcome aboard MyLife. Congratulations on taking the plunge and freeing yourself of the smokes. Today truly is the first day of the rest of your life.

Welcome aboard. I want to tell you my first quit was also in my 30`s and lasted about as long as yours. Divorce got me started again or so I told myself and I was a musician in Las Vegas lounges and everyone smoked for the most part. Casino`s full of smoke back then and it was part of the lifestyle. Fast forward 30 years plus. I am 68 and this is the first quit that lasted any length of time. Almost 2 years and it`s going to last. I want you to think about making this quit stick for good and tell you if you do you have a good chance of avoiding health problems I have that are smoking related. Heart stints, poor circulation, and high blood pressure. I wish so strongly that I would have stayed strong back then and avoided what I have gone through that is smoking related and who knows what lurks around the corner. Make it stick this time. Your still young enough that the damage can be repaired. My best wishes to you.

My life, you can do this. I was in your shoes a few months ago -- I was more afraid of the idea of quitting than anything else and that controlled me for 44 years. I just decided to believe in my-self and took the leap of faith. It wasn't the easiest thing but I just took it one day at a time and lots of cold water, and taking the daily "NOPE" pledge each and every day -- it really does work. Take the leap, we will be here to help you the best we can.

Welcome My Life..... one day at a t time... just one day. Every morning I quit for the day... and they have started to string together nicely... I'm not worry about tomorrow or 2 years from now in relation to the quit I am just worrying about the next 24 hours. I have found focusing just on 24 hours at a time has been a big factor with this quit and much less stressful. There are a few of us here who have anxiety and depression issues. You are so right, the anxiety is better to manage smoke free, I am already feeling the benefits of that. You know with you that really kicks in at the 12 month mark so you know that is what you have to look forward too. So do all the reading again. Read as much as you can. Watch the videos. Watch public service anti smoking ads. You have the power within you to get rid of this addiction. Write down your list of reasons for quitting and stick them on the fridge or somewhere you can see them when you need a boost. I love "sweating carrots" that is a great saying... I think it would be much nicer to sweat carrots than it is to "shit bricks" which is what we do in Australia. So keep your head high, post if you need, as often as you need and promise yourself NOPE (not one puff ever) even if its just for the day.... then make that promise again the next day. With you quit date is it 24 August or 24 September?

Welcome My life...., If you want to have a successful quit your must do one thing. Commit to never taking another puff EVER. Not One Puff Ever. It is that simple. No need to harbor fear....you are seeking Freedom. Even if you think you know all there is to know about addiction and quitting smoking....you must educate yourself MORE. Read until your eyes bleed. Watch the scary movies. All will serve to empower you. Have a look at 10 ways to effectively use this forum help you stop smoking Why are you waiting to quit ? If the decision is made...why not jump in ? Thinking too much isn't helpful and taking positive action is empowering.