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

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Gday Yep pull the money out of your pocket and buy another pack. Smoke 2 throw it away and buy another. And another…. It’s only money. Except money can’t buy you another quit. It’s priceless and it’s only worth is what it’s worth to you. You have to make it worth something . You have to make it a precious thing. Mine is 9 years 3 months of worth to me. Put a cig in my mouth and lite it….. my quit becomes nothing….. jack shit …. Bugger all. Now that’s not gunna happen. I’ve got something that has real value. And I’m not gunna give it away. Dont give in. Make it your precious….

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Gday we can all dream……..

I’m sorry you’re struggling tonight. But smoking never makes anything better, @Kdad. It just adds shame, coughing, and stink to the situation. You’ve got such a good start… don’t throw it away! Distract yourself, stay busy, just don’t buy that pack!

Use your rational mind to think this through; the easiest way to quit is not to keep throwing away perfectly good ones. Don't go backward! You want to change, now"s the time.

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When others are stuck at ten, BAT goes to eleven! Congratulations!

NOPE!! NOPE!! NOPE!! Going to my cabin for a few days so triple NOPE!!

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@Kdad One thing that I can tell you that will definitely happen the cravings will become less and less the longer you stay quit. It's only been a couple weeks since you quit so the cravings will be strong. Everyone is different, but for me the cravings started to subside a bit after about a month and then got less and less after that. Now, after 19 months of being quit, I can honestly say that I barely get any craving at all. Just please hang in there. Take one day at a time, one hour at a time or even one minute at a time, if you have to. I know you can do this because so many of us have! It's not easy, that's for sure, but it's definitely doable. Do you have any hobbies that you like to do? If so, get involved with that. Anything to keep your mind off of smoking!

Thanks so much for the comments. My rational mind understands all the advice. But there is a dark side that wants to say screw it and throw everything out the window. It really does seem like a battle between good and evil.

In the early days/weeks of our quit it's easy to become weak of mind at times and that's when our addiction takes over. That voice in your head trying to make you believe it would be very easy and really nice to just go buy a pack and light up. Problem is; if you do you're immediately deflated once you've taken those first few puffs, knowing you've just thrown away all you've worked for. Yep! Right back to square one and often, you're reluctant to take that first step again so it's imperative that you hold on to what you have now! Don't buy that pack - don't light one up - don't take that first puff - don't throw away the fledgling quit you've built! You'll be happy & proud you didn't do it.

Remember, you have permission to do anything else you need to do to get through your stress, just nothing that involves smoking. Those sudden cravings that nag at you are rough, but you can get through them. Just think, every moment you resist, you're reinforcing your quit.

@Kdad Please don't go out and buy a pack and give up your quit! You won't be happy after you do it, and I think you will probably regret it. Nothing good can come out of that. I know how you feel, I have been in your position early in my quit where I wanted to buy and pack and just give in. But, then my rational side took over and I thought it all through, and I was so glad that I didn't smoke. Go for a walk, drink lots of water, talk to family/friends, but DON'T SMOKE! You can do this and we are here to help you every step of the way!!!

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

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Well done! Happy 11!

Don't do it! It's not an option, do something else.

Hope you had a fabulous day reflecting about how much better your life is since you committed to the quit @BAT Congrats on 11 years ... FABULOUS!

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Congratulations on 11 years smoke free BAT! Great job

Congratulations!! 11 years is amazing! All the best to you!

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Congratulations @BAT, I hope you have a great day and celebrate

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Well done our Batman you are a inspiration Spoil yourself today

Congratulations on 11 smokefree years @BAT!!

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Genecanuck Quit Date: August 19, 2024 Posted August 23 Do you know him?, Quitnet Repost, 1998 from Billi Peel, on another site in 1998 Hi Everyone, My name is Nicotine. This is my story. For many years no one knew I was a killer. I am very cunning, while looking so innocent. I am dressed in a white wrapper. I think my shape is great. I am long, slender and easy to hold. This is great for the 90's image. I've come a long way baby. Billions of dollars have been spent to keep me looking good. My favorable image is an illusion. My addictive power is reality. My advertising team has worked very hard to continue to present me as a positive influence in daily life. I have been showcased as making men strong, sexy, and full of life. I have been packaged to make women think they are sexy, daring, and provocative. It took longer to get the women to use me, but in time I won them over. I am a liar. I tell you that you can enjoy and be more comfortable in every situation if you use. I am always there for you when you are bored, nervous, or upset. I will tell you how cool you appear while you smoke me, how good I taste. I especially like to tell younger folks how much I can do for them. I lie. I have some friends and associates: Caffeine, Alcohol, cough medicine, and Mouthwash. I make money for a lot of other industries, beyond the tobacco folks. Doctors love me too. Now caffeine, alcohol, and I go way back. We have worked together on almost everyone. You may think you can get rid of us, but we will make your life miserable if you try. I will cause people to leave their homes in the middle of the night in search of me. I am powerful once I have you. I will require a lot of your time. I need to have ashtrays and lighters. I make a mess as my ashes drop on your carpet, car seat, furniture, and loved ones. It delights me to see the little burn marks in your expensive clothes, furniture, counter tops, and carpets. Did I mention how awful I smell? I have a particular aroma that will linger in your hair, clothes, and your furniture. I can turn your car into an ashtray. I will mark you. I am an addiction. I tried for a long time not to let this secret get out. It was bad enough when people said I was a nasty habit. Now everyone knows I am an addiction. Once I get in your grasps, you cannot easily put me down. If you try I will make your stomach crawl, I will give you bad headaches, the shakes, and make you nervous. Once you are addicted to me I own you. I have no conscience. Loyalty is important to everyone. I certainly enjoy your loyalty to me. Do not ever be confused that you have mine. I will have you standing outside in the rain or bitter cold for a few precious puffs while others enjoy the comforts of staying indoors. I am demanding. You will walk away from loved ones to get your fix. You will try to hold babies in one hand while grasping me in the other. I will make you uncomfortable with people who do not smoke. I am a killer. I will take your breath away. I will eat your lungs. I will render you voiceless. I will cause you bad sinus problems. I will embarrass you with the ugly cough I give you. I will make you unable to walk up a flight of stairs without having a hard time breathing. I will hurt your loved ones around you who don't even use me or have a choice. My name is Nicotine. I am an addictive and powerful DRUG!!! Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/26599-the-quitnet-lounge/?do=findComment&comment=526773

Having a really hard time tonight for some reason. It would be so easy to just buy a pack.