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Nope! I won't smoke today in honour of the birth of Grand Daughter #2!

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

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

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I was 7 months in before lightning struck me! By that I mean, after 7 months quit, a certain set of circumstances made me realize that I only felt pity for other smokers; not envy. At that exact point, I KNEW I would NEVER smoke again and that's held true to this day and I expect will for all my days. Hang in there @VeeVee ... the magic will happen! One of the most time consuming issues is learning to live your live again as a non-smoker. Not only just living your live that way but having it feel good, natural and you are finally comfortable with your non-smoking life style. It takes time & repetition; it's that simple

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Great Job @Benny smokeout ! You're through hell week and now one day into WTF week. The first three or four weeks are really the toughest and where you learn all your coping skills (or not for some). You seem to be coping really well. Remember, as the cravings and what not start to become less intense and less frequent to always be on guard mentally. One thing this addiction is really good at is bushwhacking you later on when you least expect it. I think the reason for that is your addiction figures if it lets you think you've beaten it then you'll let your guard down a bit. Then wham, it hits you big time outta the blue thinking you'll cave in more easily. Just store that info. in you mind and be ready at all times with a plan to fight those sudden urges. I think the last one I had that I cam really close to caving was at about the 6 week mark of my quit. Of course we're all different so you just need to be mentally prepared at all times. Other than that ... carry on to Freedom!

8 days going strong!! I feel pretty good I think the mornings are tough but that's ok

Welcome aboard @VeeVee.. We know exactly how you feel , we have all been there. Congratulations on your fabulous 4 months That’s a Quit to be proud of . Your body is going through some major changes just now , it used to being fed hundreds of deadly chemicals every day , It has to adjust . Come here daily , post a pledge read all you can , knowledge is power We are here to help you on your travels to Freedom

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Just wondering if there’s anyone out there who also struggled during month four. I am on day 135 and seems like I’ve plateaued. I’m not dealing with cravings it’s more the mental aspect.

6 months smoke free! Still going. You know I first was on this board in 2018. Time does go by fast.

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You are doing really great @Benny smokeout And as @Reciprocity said the first few weeks are the most difficult but as the time goes own the withdrawal becomes less and less. Keep coming on here and real all the info, do the daily Nope pledge and if you need support, we are all here! You can do it!!

Your doing great, the mornings are the hardest , I completely changed my routine , drank orange instead of my usual coffee Here is a well earned Pat on the back

Have the sticks given up , they are making it so easy SLAP !!!

Welcome @VeeVee It does get easier with time as Quitting Girl said, but there will be ups and downs, especially over the first year. Keep the quit and keep up the great work, 4 months smoke free is awesome.

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This past 4th of July, there was a terrible flood along the Guadalupe River in Texas. It is a tragedy and the river name made me think of jwg's Guadalupe River post from years ago. I was just contacted by an old friend from the early days of my quit and she said the tragedy made me think of jwg's post as well. She requested a bonfire to be done in his memory which I thought was a great idea. Below is one of the most beautiful and sad quit posts around... And, in jwg's memory, I throw over 10 years of unsmoked cigarettes into the bonfire. Feel free to throw your unsmoked cigarettes in as well.